Article: Indoor Mold Pervasive in U.S. Homes, According to Study Presented at Allergy and Asthma Meeting; ~ The Presence of Mold, a Potential Health Problem, Underestimated by Most ~.

Article: An exploratory study of home builder, new-home homeowner, and real estate agent perceptions and attitudes about mold.
Forest Products Journal;  December 1, 2004 ;     700+ words ......understanding of how mold forms in new construction. Ten percent of homeowners believe that mold is an issue in their...neighborhoods while 35 percent of home builders...not exceeding 20 percent stops further growth of mold or mildew fungi...common cause of mold growth. Molds ...

Article: Mold boosts home insurance rates; Attack of fungus raises damage claims, litigation fears.(PAGE ONE)
The Washington Times;  June 7, 2002 ;     700+ words ......have risen from 6 percent to 15 percent. Like all forms of life, mold needs three basics...leak, which allowed mold to grow rampant...uninhabitable. Since then, mold-related insurance...jumped about 600 percent, and homeowners...is working on a mold report, due in ...

Article: The fear factor: mold busting mold remediation myths.(MOLD ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT)(Advertisement)
Claims;  May 1, 2005 ;     700+ words ......charge more than 50 percent of the equipment...equipment used in mold remediation. Once that 50 percent threshold is reached...remediation expenses by 50 percent or more. Pre-testing for Mold Is it always necessary...useful only in about 5 percent of cases. In these...work. A ...

Article: A growing problem in our houses: mold
The Record (Bergen County, NJ);  December 16, 2007 ;     700+ words ......questions about the effects of mold, it's believed that most mold is not harmful to most people...estimated that about 5 to 10 percent of the population is allergic to mold, and a few types of mold are...it is more toxic than most mold. But Michelis said it is not...been overblown. ...

Article: Anxiety spreads about the mold lurking in schools and homes.
Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service;  January 29, 2004 ;     700+ words ......crud, the green horror, the spores from hell. Call it mold. Mold has been around for billions of years, living off damp surfaces...organic material. Such a simple thing, causing such an uproar. Mold has been especially prevalent in the Northeast recently because of a wet spring, summer and fall. ...

Article: Mold: a growing concern
Beacon News, The (Aurora, IL);  June 16, 2002 ;     700+ words ......have been reported. Since mold is so common and you are likely...humidity in your home to 40 to 50 percent are important steps to prevent mold growth. I just received a...you cannot see. Or, if the mold has resulted in a legal battle...moisture. Second, clean up the mold. For smaller areas, ...

Article: Mold trouble: a fungus among us
Chicago Sun-Times;  June 14, 2002 ;     642 words ......100,000 each. Wick indicated this was typical of the way mold has been handled in the insurance business. But the settlement...others. "An insurer in Texas just paid $30 million in a mold case," she said. She added that a number of others payouts...million range. If an association begins to experience a ...

Article: Mold misery: is your home a victim?
Natural Life;  January 1, 2003 ;     700+ words ......of mold on the floor, wall or ceiling, there may well be mold growth that you can't see. While moisture is the cause of your mold problem, you need to carefully add more moisture during...best not to vacuum, since it may increase your exposure to mold spores, which can pass through ordinary vacuum ...

Article: Mold affects everyone differently, expert says.(News)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL);  April 7, 2001 ;     661 words ......produced by the penicillium mold. These toxins also can act as...susceptible to health problems from mold? A: People with suppressed immune...and more severe attacks when mold is present in high amounts. Between 25 percent and 30 percent of the population has some sort of allergy, and ...

Article: Get bold with mold: breathe easier by finding and fighting airborne irritants.
Inside Business;  May 1, 2008 ;     481 words ......Centers for Disease Control advises against testing for mold; instead, the CDC suggests scrubbing a mold area smaller than ten square feet with bleach (no more than...professional cleaner--someone who has experience dealing with mold. If you're doing the scrubbing, make sure to open windows and wear ...

Article: Generally best not to mess with mold
The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL;  January 14, 2009 ;     505 words ......growing, check food carefully when purchasing it to make sure mold is not present.- At home, cover and store the food promptly.- Remember that mold spores are in the air so covering food helps protect them.- Be sure to use leftover food within three or four days so mold doesn't have a chance to grow.- ...

Article: Indoor air quality and mold experts see growing problem, according to new industry survey. (Other News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Walls & Ceilings;  September 1, 2002 ;     430 words ......of the building envelope: * 55 percent say mold/moisture problems can frequently...inadequate vapor barrier; * 50 percent say mold/moisture problems can frequently...inadequate air barrier; * 37 percent say mold/moisture problems can frequently...

Article: Act quickly to prevent mold from spreading throughout home
Deseret News (Salt Lake City);  May 14, 2004 ;     356 words ......Environmental Protection Agency provides key facts about mold. Among the highlights: -- Mold is part of the natural environment, helping break down organic...matter such as dead wood and leaves. It grows indoors when mold spores (which are everywhere, even in dust) land on wet surfaces. Without moisture, ...

Article: Was the media the medium for crisis? (Another Perspective).(mold claims rise)
National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management;  February 17, 2003 ;     700+ words ......driver. Has media interest in mold fallen off, especially now...above) was cut by almost 90 percent? Actually, the Insurance Information...Institute saw media interest in mold stories rise by eight percent in 2002. How can this be...claims, many companies regard mold-related losses as a ...