Mold Testing Equipment .......Types, Uses, Accuracy
WEBAir Samplers and Surface Sampling. Professional mold testers may do surface sampling, testing various surfaces in the home for mold, but they also use air samplers to test for mold in the air. There are several types of air sampling devices, but typically a calibrated air pump is used to force any mold spores present in the air onto a prepared ...
Sample Letter To Landlord For Mold Repair
WEBAug 1, 2016 · Lyle Landlord. 207 His Street. His Town, OH 44906. Dear Mr. Landlord: As you know, I phoned you on July 30, 2016, to let you know I’ve discovered mold growing beneath my kitchen sink. Then I contacted you by mail in a letter dated August 1, 2016, asking you to let me know when you would be addressing the mold problem.
House Mold Testing: Do it Yourself or Hire a Professional?
WEBIf you need to test your home for mold, you probably do need to hire a professional to do it. You can purchase do-it-yourself mold test kits and some of them are quite inexpensive. They aren’t always accurate, however, and some only test for a few of the most common types of mold. There are more than 300 different types of mold sometimes ...
Apartment Mold ..........Landlord and Tenant Responsibility
WEBIf mold is making your apartment unsafe to live in, your landlord is responsible for fixing the problem. In general, landlords are responsible for mold remediation if mold results from something the landlord is responsible for repairing. For instance, if a leaky roof leads to mold growth, the landlord would probably be responsible for removing ...
When is Encapsulating Mold Appropriate?
WEBEncapsulation is appropriate only when mold cannot be fully removed from a surface and the moldy material cannot be removed and replaced. It is typically done on wooden surfaces, such as the wooden studs within walls (see picture below). Moldy drywall can be removed and replaced fairly easily, but not so with the studs.
Professional Home Testing For Mold
WEBMold testing specialists. Please use the form below if you would like to receive a list of local mold testing specialists. . These mold testing specialists are pre-screened and certified experts at testing and evaluating homes for mold. They will do a visual inspection as well as surface testing and air testing.
Black Mold Detection .........Finding Mold, Types of Testing
WEBBlack Mold Detection Methods. There are several ways you can detect black mold in your home. Some are more effective than others, as we’ll explain. Perform a Visual Inspection. You can inspect your home for black mold simply by looking for it. That isn't as simple as you might think, though. That's because if you're going to inspect your home ...
DIY Mold Test Reviews ........Are they accurate?
WEBDIY Mold Test (By the Mold Inspection Network) As the name of the test implies, this is a do-it-yourself mold test kit. The test kit actually includes three surface sampling tests so that you can test three different areas of the home for mold. According to the manufacturer, this kit tests for all types of mold, unlike some tests that only ...
Mold Identification: Homeowners Guide
WEBFor example, aspergillus, penicillum and cladosporium can all appear green in color. In addition, some kinds of mold can look different depending on where they are located and how much of the mold is there. For instance, stachybotrys chartarum, often referred to as black mold, isn’t always black. Sometimes it looks green in color instead.
Mold Removal Guide For Homeowners
WEBAfter the mold has been removed, have the tester come back and do air testing again. This way you will know for sure that all of the mold has been removed. To get a list of professional mold testers in your area, just follow the link. If you are having any health issues that may have been caused by mold, discuss it with your doctor. Make sure ...