Links
BUILDING SCIENCE - This site has a number of discussions on
building science, including moisture control, rain, drainage planes, HVAC
systems, vapor diffusion retarders, and problems associated with attics.
CENTER
FOR DISEASE CONTROL Q & A ON MOLD
Damprid
- repair technical resource
EPA MOLD REMEDIATION
IN SCHOOLS AND COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS -
This document, published April 17, 2001, contains information on the investigating,
evaluating, and remediating moisture and mold problems. It is equally useful to
the remediation of residential losses. A comprehensive explanation of the
connection between moisture and mold in contained in Appendix B.
INTRODUCTION TO
MOLD - This discussion
contains a scientific explanation of the growth of mold as well as property and
health issues related to mold.
Mold·Mildew·Fungus·Fungi - This document explains the process by which mold
germinates and spreads as well as the significance of the moisture element in
the equation. Structural drying concepts and issues related to exposure to mold
are also addressed.
MOLD
& FUNGUS INFORMATION - QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mold Inspector - repair technical resource
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUILDING SCIENCES
(NIBS) - Information on
building regulations, science and technology.
NEW
YORK CITY DEPT. OF HEALTH GUIDELINES ON ASSESSING AND REMEDIATION OF FUNGI IN
INDOOR ENVIROMENTS - This document,
published in April of 2000, was prepared to develop policies for medical and
environmental evaluation and intervention with respect to fungi contamination.
Mold contamination of building components (walls, HVAC systems, etc.) that are
chronically moist or water damaged is addressed.
RESTORATION CONSULTANTS – Addresses restoration issues with 250 links
to related sites.
TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE MOLD CONFERENCE
UNIVERSITY OF TULSA INDOOR
AIR PROGRAM - Courses, cases, and
continuing education on indoor air quality
WASHINGTON STATE
DEPT. OF HEATLH: IS INDOOR MOLD CONTAMINATION A THREAT TO HEALTH?- Prepared by a toxicologist, this document explores the toxicology
of mold as an indoor air contaminant. The document addresses the concept that
until recently, mold poisons were regarded with concern primarily as
contaminants in foods. More recent concern has arisen over exposure to multiple
mycotoxins from a mixture of mold spores growing in wet indoor environments.