附註:Includes bibliographical references (pages 121-125) and index.
Copyright; CONTENTS; PREFACE; PART I EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MOLD; CHAPTER 1 THE HOUSE OF PAIN; HOME IS WHERE THE BIOHAZARD IS; BALLARD V. FARMERS INSURANCE GROUP; MOLD'S PERFECT STORM SCENARIO; TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MOLD; CHAPTER 2 THE FUNGUS AMONG US; WHAT IS "TOXIC" MOLD?; HOW TO TELL IF YOUR HOME HAS MOLD; RHIZOMORPHS; WHY MOLD, WHY NOW?; CHECKLIST: WARNING SIGNS OF MOLD; CHAPTER 3 MOLD IS NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT; SYMPTOMS OF MOLD EXPOSURE; WHO IS MOST VULNERABLE?; MOLD DOESN'T DISCRIMINATE; CHECKLIST: ALLERGIC SYMPTOMS THAT MAY BE RELATED TO MOLD.
CHAPTER 4 WHAT'S MOISTURE GOT TO DO WITH IT?WATER IS MOLD'S BEST FRIEND; TIPS TO PREVENT MOISTURE AND MOLD; THE TOP THREE SOURCES OF WATER DAMAGE AND TIPS TO AVOID THEM ; WASHING MACHINE HOSES; SHOWER TILE GROUT; WATER HEATERS; CHECK YOUR HOME'S WATER PRESSURE; CHECK YOUR HOME'S AIR CONDITIONERS; CHECKLIST: ROUTINE MAINTE-NANCE TO HELP PREVENT MOLD; PART II YOU'VE GOT MOLD. NOW WHAT?; CHAPTER 5 WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU SPOT MOLD; TIPS FOR CLEANING A SMALL INFESTATION; GUIDELINES ON THE FIVE LEVELS OF MOLD REMEDIATION; LEVEL I (10 SQUARE FEET OR LESS); LEVEL II (10 TO 30 SQUARE FEET).
LEVEL III (30 TO 100 SQUARE FEET)LEVEL IV (GREATER THAN 100 SQUARE FEET); LEVEL V (AIR CONDITIONERS AND HVAC SYSTEMS); CHAPTER 6 MOLD AND YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY; READ YOUR HOME INSURANCE POLICY; HOW TO HANDLE MOLD AND WATER-DAMAGE CLAIMS; WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY; WHAT YOUR INSURER EXPECTS FROM YOU; PROTECT YOURSELF DURING THE CLAIMS PROCESS; SHOULD YOU MOVE OUT DURING REPAIRS TO YOUR HOME?; WHAT TO DO WHEN A CLAIM GOES BAD; APPRAISAL; PUBLIC ADJUSTER; LEGAL REMEDIES; CHECKLIST: MAKING A MOLD OR WATER-DAMAGE CLAIM.
CHAPTER 7 THIS MOLD HOUSE: HOW TO AVOID A REAL ESTATE NIGHTMAREMOLD MONEY PIT?; TIPS FOR HOME BUYERS; TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS; PAST HOME INSURANCE CLAIMS CAN HAUNT YOU; SHOPPING FOR HOME INSURANCE PRIOR TO CLOSING; CHECKLIST: SHOPPING FOR HOME INSURANCE PRIOR TO CLOSING; PART III HELP FOR HOME OWNERS; CHAPTER 8 WHERE TO TURN FOR HELP; STATE DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH; STATE DEPARTMENTS OF INSURANCE; POLICYHOLDERS OF AMERICA; LEGISLATIVE HELP; MORE MOLD RESOURCES; INDEX; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; ABOUT THE AUTHOR.
摘要:This is the first complete home owner's/home buyer's guide to dealing with mold. Clearly and concisely, Lankarge acquaints readers with the latest findings about mold infestation and arms them with everything they need to know. Successfully detect the presence of mold. Prevent, control, or eliminate mold. Deal with mold-related health problems. Understand mold's legal implications. Work with insurance companies on mold-related cases.
