Naples Beach

WallRadon Testing, Inc.  FL DOH  RB1938   dba  Radon & Mold Professionals Naples / Marco Island: (239) 498-4619 Cape Coral / Ft. Myers: (239) 948-9717 Toll free: (800) 881-3837 Fax: (239) 949-5948 email:  john@radonandmoldprofessionals.com . Naples Radon Testing / Mold Inspections & Sampling (Testing)   Allergen Screening / VOC Testing   (Chinese) Defective Drywall Assessment Termite Inspections (Bus # JB130290 / ID #JF120926)

Marco Island and Naples Florida / Hurricane Wilma

Best Service / Best Report / Best Inspection

Your Naples Mold Inspection Professionals

	John Cosgrove, CIE Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRS 5 FL DOH certified for radon, R1867 John Cosgrove, CIE, Inc. John Cosgrove, CIE our senior inspector is one of the most experienced and respected mold and indoor air quality professional in Naples and all of Southwest Florida. He has performed hundreds of mold assessments every year using the latest and most advanced equipment available. John's attention to detail provides clients with a comprehensive mold report identifying problems with recommendations for corrections whether it is a residential or commercial property. Naples / Marco Island: (239) 498-4619	State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor #MRS5
	Greg Gomez, CIE Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRSA 763 FL DOH certified for radon, R 2191 Greg is a experienced and respected mold and indoor air quality professional serving Naples and all of Southwest Florida for more than 8 years, performing hundreds of mold assessments every year using the latest and most advanced equipment available. Experienced in mold remediation, duct cleaning and water damage cleanup Greg excells in preparing and writing detailed reports for mold assessments. Naples / Marco Island: (239) 498-4619	State of Florida Licensed
	Doug Wall, CIE Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRSA  2 State of Florida Licensed Home Inspector / license #HI 2202 FL DOH certified radon measurement tech R1751 Doug Wall has performed thousands of radon tests and mold sampling (tests) and assessments in Naples and throughout Southwest Florida for residential and commercial properties since 1999. Naples / Marco Island: (239) 498-4619	State of Florida Licensed Mold Inspector # 2
	Rob Martin, CIE,  State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRSA33 Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification FL DOH certified radon measurement tech R 2190 Rob Martin, CIE, & Assoc. Rob Martin has proven his knowledge of mold and indoor air quality issues by performing hundreds of mold inspections / assessments in Naples and throughout South Florida.  Naples / Marco Island: (239) 498-4619

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http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community/indoor-air/Indoor_Mold_and_Health.pdf   (Florida DOH)

Indoor Mold and Health

A Fungus Among Us

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How can I prevent mold growth in your Naples home or business?Water (moisture) is the key. Without it, mold growth cannot start, much less multiply and spread. The easiest way to prevent the mold from gaining a foothold is to control dampness. Keep your home or business clean and dry. If water stands for even 24 hours, common molds can take hold.Keeping humidity levels below 60% and venting moisture from showering and cooking to the outside are several ways to prevent the conditions that can lead to mold growth.  Other ways include:§ Clean and dry up spills within 24 hours§ Dry out wet building materials and carpets within 24 hours§ Use an air conditioner or a dehumidifier to reduce the indoor humidity levelsbelow 60%. If you have a central air conditioning system and need adehumidifier to reduce relative humidity below 60%, you should have the airconditioning system examined for problems§ Do not carpet bathrooms or basements We recommend Naples homeowners keep their humidity levels below 55% if possible.Note: While most experts suggest a relative humidity of less than 60%, below 50% is best for controlling both mold growth and dust mites. Dust mites are microscopic animals related to spiders, ticks and other mites. Dust mites eat mold and dead human or animal skin scales (flakes) and leave allergenic proteins. Dust mites reduce allergen production at these lowerhumidity levels.

 

Toxic or Pathogenic Mold?

(Be concerned about Mold Growth)

Naples Home Buyers Concerned about Mold need to understand that a visual inspection is the most important part of a mold assessment.  Mold air sampling helps determine the extent of a mold contamination. (example: visible mold in one room /air sampling helps to determine if the rest of the home needs to be "cleaned") Mold air sampling only, is often used to help determine if further investigation is warranted (visual inspection by CIE or CIH).

Does your Naples home buyers Contract read something like this?  b. DEFECTIVE INSPECTION ITEMS; BUYER’S ELECTION AND SELLER’S RESPONSE: Except as to any facts or conditions disclosed to BUYER in the manner set forth in Standard D.1.a., if any inspection conducted during the Inspection Period reveals: (1) that any  Systems and Equipment are not in Working Condition, and/or (2) the presence of radon gas at a level in excess of EPA action levels  (4.0 picocuries per litre of air), and/or (3) the presence of lead-based paint or paint hazards requiring abatement under HUD/EPA protocols, and/or (4) the existence of active infestation by termites or other wood-destroying organisms and/or visible damage caused by active or past  infestation; and/or (5) the presence of toxic or pathogenic molds within the interior of the dwelling(s) exceeding the levels of such molds measured upon the exterior of the dwelling (collectively the “Defective Inspection Items”),  . Naples home buyers and Naples Home Inspectors should understand  “the term toxic mold is not accurate”.  CDC   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm#Q1 The term "toxic mold" is not accurate. While certain molds are toxigenic, meaning they can produce toxins (specifically mycotoxins), the molds themselves are not toxic, or poisonous. Hazards presented by molds that may produce mycotoxins should be considered the same as other common molds which can grow in your house.

Does your Naples home buyers contract suggest deciding if a home has a “ defective inspection item” using  only mold air sampling? . http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter1/index.html    EPA  Many spores are so small they easily float through the air and can be carried for great distances by even the gentlest breezes. The number of mold spores suspended in indoor and outdoor air fluctuates from season to season, day to day, and even hour to hour.

Mold Growth is what Naples Home Buyers and Home Inspectors should be concerned with.  If a homeowner or homebuyer has an allergenic reaction to a specific mold it does not matter if the inspectors believe it is or isn’t “toxic or pathogenic”.  . California Research Bureau, California State Library  http://www.library.ca.gov/crb/01/notes/v8n1.pdf   (page 2) However, all molds under proper conditions are capable of eliciting anegative health response in humans through other methods such as inflammation, allergy,or infection. Therefore, limiting the discussion to just those molds that potentially produce mycotoxins is inappropriate.