Is There a Fungus Among Us?Written by Wallace J. Conway
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Areas with visible mold colonies can be thoroughly cleaned with detergent, followed by wiping with a bleach and water solution. Porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet are difficult to clean and often require removal and replacement in all but most minor of outbreaks. In most cases, testing to determine mold species is not necessary to solve problem. If an individual has an extreme or specific health risk factor, testing may be of value in assisting medical professional in addressing specific health situation. If outbreak of mold is extreme, testing maybe wise in ensuring safety during remediation. The choice to test or not should always rest with homeowner or potential homebuyer, but decision should be an informed one made with assistance of an ASHI certified home inspector who has received additional training specific to mold management. With a basic understanding of management of moisture, household mold maintenance is simple. Molds have been around forever and will never be gone, and it is good that they are here. But like so many things, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Stay informed, but don't get caught up in hype. Remember, it's about knowing! Copyright © Florida HomePro, Inc. and Wallace J. Conway. All rights in all media reserved.
Wally Conway is President of Florida HomePro Inspections, and has recently written a book entitled "Secrets of the Happy Home Inspector", available at GoHomePro.com. As a speaker, writer, and instructor, Wally blends the right amount of up-to-date information with just the right amount of humor, insight, motivation, and real-world application. Visit WallyConway.com for more information!
| | Home Inspection or Home Warranty?Written by Wallace J. Conway
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And let's view this same scenario from opposite direction. Would we expect that our life insurance carrier would recommend to us that we forego expense of regular physical exams, because, after all, we now have life insurance! Insanity! The life insurance companies, in fact, feel so strongly that a physical exam is such an important part of risk reduction that a physical exam is often required to secure a life insurance policy, or at least has an effect on insurance rate. If insurance companies want to have you "inspected" prior to assuming risk of your passing, it certainly makes sense for homebuyer to have home inspected prior to purchase. Doesn't it, therefore, make similar sense to warrant unforeseen failure with home warranty? When buyers fully understand risk and cost-effectiveness of risk reduction tools, they almost always want all of risk reduction tools available. It is in everyone's best interest to reduce risk by every cost effective means possible. Buyers love to be educated about understanding and reducing risk, and everyone loves a happy homebuyer! Copyright © Florida HomePro, Inc. and Wallace J. Conway. All rights in all media reserved.
Wally Conway is President of Florida HomePro Inspections, and has recently written a book entitled "Secrets of the Happy Home Inspector", available at GoHomePro.com. As a speaker, writer, and instructor, Wally blends the right amount of up-to-date information with just the right amount of humor, insight, motivation, and real-world application. Visit WallyConway.com for more information!
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