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In this photo Mold is Looking for a place to Grow.   Bathroom vent pipe must vent to the Outside. Steam in the Attic means Moisture for Mold to Grow.   Being a Home Inspector helps to catch these little Things.

In this Photo Flashing is Incorrect, Z-Bar is missing.  Rain Water can Seep Under the Shingles & Felt.  Now we Can have a Wood Rot & Or Mold Problem.  Water ran down the Roof Line & Leaked into the Wall Leading into the Front Room Causing Mold Growth.

Tips from Experts:

So what can You do if you think You have Dangerous mold in your Home?

Dr.Owen Seiver & Dr. John Schillinger of the Cal State Northridge Department and Occupational Health Suggest:

    Remember that Mold cannot grow without moisture. Look for sources of moisture in your home: Leaks under the sink, sprinklers hitting the outside of your home, air conditioning condensation.

If you think you might have a Mold Problem, hire an Independent Mold Testing Co. to find out. Hire a Co. that only does testing, not Mold Removal or Remediation too, so there is No conflict of Interest. Ask the background of the Person doing the testing(ask if they have a science background in Environmental health and/or Industrial Hygiene).

If a Testing Co. says you do  have a Mold Problem, get several estimates for work from different remediation companies.

To find the names of Reputable Mold Testing & Remediation Companies, you might ask Experienced Real Estate Agents from Established Realty Agencies.

This is a Recent Mold Score from an Inspection.0 to 150 is a Safe Zone. 151 to 300 is in the Dangerous Zone.. As seen in this Score, there are 2 High Scored Zones. Meaning, that Toxic & or Dangerous Molds are Present & Need to Be removed.

STACHYBOTRYS: This is One of the most Infamous species also known as: Black Mold or Toxic Black Mold.  Frequently associated with Poor Indoor Air Quality that arises after Fungal Growth, on Water Damaged Building Materials. 

 A Second Bad Mold that was & also can be found is Called:Chaetomium.

In rare Cases it has been found to Cause,phaeohyphomycosis in Humans & Animals. Fatal Cases have been recorded Particularly in Hosts that are Immunocompromised.