From: "Joseph Meehan" 
Newsgroups: alt.home.repair misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Attic mold ?  Remove in sulation too ?
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 12:43:20 GMT

rkpatt wrote:
> I am helping a neighbor try to decide how to deal with some mold in
> their attic . Apparently it is from condensation from poor ventilation
> . She  had additional blown-in insulation installed 3 years ago .I
> have just observed that  the soffit vents were covered ( unknown to
> her ) and of course the insulation company is playing dumb so far but
> she is pretty persistent . From a technical standpoint what should be
> done as far as cleaning the wood , and removing the insulation etc.
> -thanks ?

    First step is to verify the type of mold.  Most molds are a bother, but 
not a danger.  Unless you have one of the few that are dangerous, you can 
basically just fix the cause and not worry about the rest, unless you have 
someone with mold allergy problems like me.  If it is found that it is the 
dangerous stuff, then it is time to call in the pros.  That can be serious 
and if not professionally handled can be a real problem when the house is 
sold.

    Since it appears it was caused by the insulation company, I suggest they 
should be responsible.  You may want recommend your neighbor contact an 
attorney. Chances are good that once they get the first letter from the 
attorney they will become a lot more cooperative.

-- 
Joseph E. Meehan

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