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Product Description Even a minor, hidden water leak, untreated, can result in major mold problems and thousands of dollars in damage… and a severely mold-contaminated house can’t be lived in or sold! Once moisture combines with dust or mold-friendly materials like drywall, mold can start growing and spreading in as little as 24-48 hours. This book will show you how to: Inspect for mold throughout a home. Remove mold and keep it from coming back… including the best maintenance procedures to prevent mold growth. Select mold-preventive construction techniques and new mold-resistant materials if you’re building or remodeling. Deal with insurance companies if you’re thinking of submitting a mold damages claim. Select a reliable mold removal contractor, and know when you need one. Plus standard procedures and costs for mold remediation, testing, and repair work FEATURES: Invaluable tips on: Recognizing mold, will full-color photographs Removing mold safely and effectively Mold removal contractors and insurance issues Review ...Contains much useful information to the serious environmental topic of mold in buildings and thus is also a useful reference for the building construction professional, particularly those engaged in building renovations and/or mold remediation. The author succinctly explains the hazards associated with growth of mold, how to prevent it, and how to remediate the problem if mold develops. Health effects of various types of mold are discussed and typical cost information for testing and remediation is provided. --International Cost Engineering Council, January 2007 About the Author Michael Pugliese, CMR, CMT is the author of The Homeowner's Guide to Mold, published by Wiley.