September Newsletter 2007

Collier / Lee Radon & Mold News

Radon & Mold Professionals Newsletter

September

WallRadon Testing, Inc.

Radon & Mold Professionals

FL DOH certified Radon Business, RB1938

FL DOH certified Radon Technicians, R1751, R1867, R1778

AmIAQC certifed Indoor Environmentalists
AmIAQC certified Residential Mold Inspectors

John Cosgrove, CIE, CRMI   & Doug Wall, CIE, CRMI

Office: (239) 498-4619    toll free: (800) 881-3837

In seven years we have performed over 13,000

radon tests and over 4500 mold inspections with thousands of mold tests.

Best Service / Best Report / Best Test

Our insurance coverage has always exceeded the requirements of the new Florida law requirement of $1 million E&O.

Next month: Allergens & Allergen testing
                                                                                      Circulation: Agents, 7134, Inspectors, 358

"What is that odor?"

Have a "strange odor" that needs to be identified.

The EPA TO-15 is capable of identifing up to 62

Volatile Organic Compounds's (VOC's).

"VOCs have been shown to emanate from many building materials including wood, linoleum, paint, plastics, PVC floor covering, glues, wood preservatives, and putty. Mold and other fungi also give off VOCs as they grow and decompose our build materials. These microbial VOCs (MVOCs) have been putatively linked to ill health of building occupants and are indicative of microbial growth somewhere in the building. http://emsl.com/index.cfm?nav=Pages&ID=118

Links to Information on EPA TO-15

http://www.latesting.com/index.cfm?nav=News&action=show&NewsID=84

http://www.emsl.com/PDFDocuments/SamplingGuide/to15%20article.PDF

This is used to determine if you need a mold inspection
not remediation.

Does your Home Inspector label

Home with a mold problem using

this air sampling cassette?
( note: collect 25 liters of air, not 150 liters of air like an Air O Cell cassette)

You should know:

Pro Lab website states:

The Z5 Sampling Cassette is a cost effective, first-line mold screening tool that efficiently and reliably collects mold.

"... used by home inspectors to get preliminary information on whether a mold problem may exist and further investigation is warranted."

"PRO-LAB/SSPTM Inc. is not able to make and does not make a determination as to the environmental soundness, safety or health of a property from only the samples sent to their laboratory for analysis."

Elevated mold count, call a professional mold inspector, not a mold remediator. Never determine a home has a mold problem based on lab analysis only report.

Trade Shows
Naples Realtors

EXPO 2007

NABOR, (Naples)

Thursday, Sept. 27, 4 to 7:30 pm

"last couple of years this has been the best trade show"

New Florida Mold Law


One very important aspect of the new law the consumer should understand is that Mold Inspectors and Home Inspectors are two different professions, with separate licenses and regulations.

Law and more info:
http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id12.html

Mold Inspections / Protect your client

What consumers should require of their mold inspector until the New Florida Mold Law becomes effective:

www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id15.html

Note: The new law was signed by Govenor Crist in June. Many sources believe if litigation occurs, inspectors are required to meet certain aspects of the law even though the Florida DBPR is not enforcing the law yet.

You may want to consult legal advice concerning this matter.

Example:

http://www.news-press.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070705/COLUMNISTS16/707050328/1014/BUSINESS

Mold bill became law July 1
By Joe Adams
Originally published on July 05, 2007
"The law requires mold assessors and remediators to maintain general liability, and errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of not less than one million dollars."

"The law also requires that all contracts for mold assessment or remediation services to be in writing (which includes electronic versions) and the contracts must be signed, or otherwise authenticated by the parties, in order to be valid."

Hire a Professional

An AmIAQC

"Certified Indoor Environmentalist"

is qualified to determine if a structure has a mold problem and what should be done to correct it.

Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

It is a mistake to perform

a mold inspection without

an infrared camera.

Sooner or later moisture intrusion will be missed.

"wet spots" can not always be observed with the naked eye.

Mold needs moisture to grow!

Hire a PROFESSIONAL.

There are about a dozens inspectors
in Southwest Florida with Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras.

Used to determine if you may need a mold inspection not mold remediation.

This is use to determine if you need a mold inspection. NOT if the home does have a mold problem.

( note:collect 25 liters of air not 150 liters of air like an Air O Cell cassette)

Manufacture states:

MoldSNAP™ is designed as a first-line mold screening tool that can be easily used by home inspectors to get preliminary information on whether a mold problem may exist and further investigation is warranted.

Did you know only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths than radon?

"Radon causes more deaths per year than Drunk Driving".

AmIAQC

Certified Indoor Environmentalists

                 Within 100 miles of Naples, FL

John Cosgrove, Radon & Mold Professionals, CIE/CRMI,    239-498-4619

Douglas Wall, Radon & Mold Professionals, CIE/CRMI,    239-498-4619

Sean Dyer, Clean Air Inspections, Estero, CIE

Michael E. Lyon, Cole's Air Diagnostics, Fort Myers, CIE/CMR

James Thompson, Cool Zone, Naples, CIE

Greg Gomez, Indoor Air Professionals Inc., Fort Myers, CIE/CMR

William Reaville, Indoor Air Professionals Inc, Fort Myers, CIE

Michael Sciullo, Fort Myers, CIE/CMRS

Lily Salkoff, The Aerial Companies, Naples, CIE

Michael Casanova, Lee County BOCC, Fort Myers, CIE/CMR

Christine Erickson, Erickson's Drying Systems, Fort Myers, CIE/CMR/CMRS

Fred Kobie, Kobie Kooling Inc, Fort Myers, CIE

Mark Kobie, Fort Myers, CIE

Joe F. Smith Jr., J.F. Smith Building Contractors Inc., Sanibel, CIE/CMR

David Radford, Thrifty AC & Refridgeration, Fort Myers, CIE/CMR

David Radford Jr., Thrifty AC & Refridgeration, Fort Myers, CIE

Lynn Troyer, Comfort Zone Inc., Cape Coral, CIE

Edward Ciofani, Freshaire Solutions of SW Florida, North Fort Myers, CIE/CMR

Michael Cunningham, Kobie Kooling Inc., North Fort Myers, CIE/CIEC

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Certified Industrial Hygienists that work in the Naples / Ft Myers Area

Paul L. Osley, Chastain Skillman, Tampa
Rene' R. Salazar, Salazar Consulting Group, Inc.

Mold Cleanup

H2O 911 Restoration

        Storm / Fire / Water / Mold

               www.H2O911.com

Contact: Brian Bland

office: (239) 567-0001

fax: (239) 997-0016

cell: (239) 707-7931

email: brian@H2O911.com

Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras
Mold remediation with clearence certification

Mold Cleanup

MPSSEnvironmental



http://www.mpssenvironmental.com

Contact: Steve Wirtjes

office: (239) 992-6255

fax: (239) 992-6640

email: info@mpssenvironmental.com

Mold remediation with clearence certification

Mold Cleanup

Lee                                                            Charlotte

(239) 542-1000                                           (941) 624-3100

Collier                                                        Sarasota

(239) 434-8555                                            (800) 226-4060

www.DamexCorp.com                              CBC 1252046

Useful Links

Radon & Mold Professionals: http://www.radonmoldhelp.com

Mold Inspection Info: http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com

Radon & Mold Info: http://www.certifiedradonmold.com

EPA MOLD:
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html
Mold Cleanup: http://www.H2O911.com

Mold Cleanup: http://www.mpssenvironmental.com

ECO TECH: http://www.ecotechus.com

A Accredited Mold Inspection Service, Inc.:http://www.florida-mold-inspection.com

Infrared Camera Movie: http://www.flirdirect.com/movies/BCAM.wmv

Air Chek, Inc. http://www.radon.com

Radon Mitigation: http://www.radonfix.com

American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp

American Lung Association

http://www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=22542

National Cancer Institute   http://www.cancer.gov/
Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center   http://www.vicc.org

Radon causes Lung Cancer

http://www.epa.gov/radon/
"We know that radon is a carcinogen. This research confirms that breathing low levels of radon can lead to lung cancer."

The U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, Issues National Health Advisory on Radon
The Surgeon General of the United States issued a Health Advisory in 2005 warning Americans about the health risk from exposure to radon in indoor air. The Nation's Chief Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how much radon they might be breathing. Dr. Carmona also stressed the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or more. Dr. Carmona noted that more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer each year.

Radon Mitigation Services ( RMS)

Florida Dept. of Health Certified
Radon Mitigation Business

Phone: (386) 804-2678

Toll free: (800) 344-3746

Website: www.radonfix.com

Gene Yacobacci,

FL DOH certified Radon Mitigation Specialist.

Real Estate Slump

Over the last 12 months we have noticed familiar names disappearing from real estate rosters, home inspector lists. About 140 home inspectors and thousands of Real Estate Agents have

moved on to other things in Collier and Lee Counties. We have been working a lot, our best year in fact, so we really haven't paid much attention.   We recently received an email from Closer Look Inspections that surprised us. We wish Robert and the thousands of others affected by the recent real estate slump the best of luck in future endeavors.

Doug Wall, John Cosgrove, Janet Wall

"Good Morning,

    Unfortunately, this is a sad announcement.  After 10 years, I am shutting down Closer Look permanently. Due to the current Real Estate Market, I an unable to provide for my family with the home inspection, wind certification business.

    I want to Thank you all for using my services, & it has been my sincere honor working with each & every one of you. I have the utmost respect for the way you all conduct yourselves in this profession. I have learned quite a bit from each of you & have tried to conduct myself in a manner to compliment the professionalism that each of you provide to your clients. I know that they are the most important person to you .."

Sincerely,
    Robert

Radon & Mold Professionals

New Prices for our services will be effective Sept 6, 2007

Radon Testing / Mold Inspections

Office: (239) 498-4619

We do not compete with the "one and two day wonder" certified mold inspectors nor do we want to.

Mold Inspection reports must include source identification (mold & water intrusion) and recommendations for corrections based on national remediation standards. Inspections should also include infrared thermal imaging camera check.

When requesting a mold inspection please understand 2 inspections and 2 reports typically are a full 8 hour day for a professsional mold inspector. We will do our very best to accommodate your schedule if possible.

www.radonmoldhelp.com

www.naplesmoldinspection.com
www.certifiedradonmold.com

Lemacks Htg & AC Inc.

1770 Sanctuary Rd, Naples, FL 34120

Serving Lee & Collier Counties

Sales - Service - Installation

Residential & Commercial

Ray Lemacks, owner

Cell: (239) 370-8838                      New & Existing Const.

Office: (239) 348-1734                   CAC 1813576

Radon causes Lung Cancer

"21,000 deaths per year"

"More People Die From

Radon Than Drowning
Each Year".

Mold Inspector Insurance

Why would you hire a mold inspector that does not carry the minimum insurance coverage of the new Florida mold law?

$1 million minimum General Liability and Mold E&O required in new law..
(estimated only 1 out of 12 mold inspectors even have "Mold" E&O)

Are you one of the agents that never ask for inspectors insurance certificate?
Do you allow uninsured inspectors into your sellers home for an inspection?

Home Inspector insurance is not Mold Inspector insurance.