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THE NEWS: MOLD
Newspapers and television programs are increasingly reporting on mold problems
with newer homes and schools.
Black Mold growing in Fiberglass Bats
In one such instance, the Ballard family of Texas had their
home demolished in April of this year due to mold infestation that could not be
removed. Their son suffered permanently scarred asthmatic lungs, while the
father lost his memory and his job. The mold got so bad they needed hepa filters
to enter the house.
Erin Brockovich and her family are also battling mold related
illnesses, like respiratory ailments and chronic headaches, to name a few. Tests
on the home revealed serious construction flaws and high levels of several
molds. Blood test results indicated a severe reaction to two of the molds that
showed up in the home. For more information, visit http://democrats.sen.ca.gov
(search Ortiz) under the "Landmark Toxic Mold Legislation Draws Support
From Local and National Advocates" article.
There are specific environmental conditions required for mold
to propagate. A specific temperature range and source of food are the basic
factors that must be in place, but the most important element is the presence of
moisture.
COMBATING MOLD
Moisture can be present within building walls,
ceilings, attics, and crawlspaces via:
gravity
capillary action
air leakage
diffusion
In order to minimize the
potential for mold growth, a building envelope system has to meet all of
the following criteria:
The building envelope must prevent water
from penetrating. Therefore, the structure must be properly sealed and
contain an effective drainage plane / rain screen.
The building envelope must control air
leakage. Uncontrolled air leakage leads to condensation and mold
growth within the building envelope. A sealed building is more of a
soundproof building.
The components of the building should
resist moisture and once wet should then have the potential to dry
quickly (they should be hydrophobic). As supported by test results
from leading building product laboratories, Super Soundproofing
Absorbent Mat does not wick or absorb water. Moisture cannot
pass through SSP mat and once dry, the product returns to its full
performance value without deterioration.
All sound control components should be
able to be installed with relative ease and should not be
installation-dependent for their ultimate performance. Good results
can be had by the average DIY'er
or handyman.
The key to winning the war against mold is to
take pre-emptive measures for the future health of your family. It's not
the materials so much as the infiltration of moisture. For more
information on how to evaluate your home for susceptibility to mold
infestation, check with a mold control expert.
