Part 5 of Mold: Enemy of a Healthy Home. The following table provides selected links with additional information on mold and mold contamination issues in homes. Sponsoring Organization/Topic Internet Web Site Address Aerotech Laboratories, Inc. -Indoor air quality testing information www.aerotechlabs.com…… Affordable Comfort, Inc. www.affordablecomfort.org…… Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Online www.allergy.mcg.edu…… American Academy of Allergy, […]
Part 4 of Mold: Enemy of a Healthy Home. Guidelines for Mitigation and Personal Protection Common intervention methods reported in the literature for residential mitigation of mold hazards include: Location and removal of sources of moisture (control of dampness and humidity and repair of water leakage problems). Increasing ventilation. Use of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) […]
Part 1 of Mold: Enemy of a Healthy Home. There are over 200 species of fungi to which people are routinely exposed indoors and outdoors. These include mold-like fungi, as well as other fungi such as yeasts (unicellular fungi forming pasty colonies) and mushrooms, which are characterized by the familiar fruiting bodies people think of […]
Part 7 of Loose-Fill Insulation. Safety Guidelines Insulation blown into your ceiling cavities should cover the top plate of the wall, but be sure the eave vents are not covered. These vents provide necessary ventilation to your attic, and covering them could result in severe moisture problems. Electrical devices and recessed lights (except “IC-rated” fixtures) […]
Most building codes require roof vents to expel moisture that could cause insulation or other building materials to deteriorate during winter. In summer, ventilation may reduce roof temperatures, thus lengthening a roof’s life. However, researchers are investigating whether attic ventilation is beneficial for all climates. For years, researchers have believed the cooling benefits of ventilating […]
Part 4 of A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases. Weatherization projects insulate and tighten the shell of the home. Such projects include, but are not restricted to, caulking and weatherstripping, improving or replacing windows, and installing insulation. Caulking and Weatherstripping Caulking and weatherstripping are the easiest and least expensive weatherization measures and can save more […]