May 13, 2008
Lynnsy Logue The Real Estate Lady® and Condo CanDo® in Charlotte, NC
Mold, Conversions and Condos…
Real estate professionals in Charlotte, NC are winding up the requirement of taking 8 hours of Continuing Ed. The classes that were offered were so varied and interesting; I decided to take as many as I can, twelve in all. Today, the subject was Mold.I have dealt with mold on a few occasions and this class taught me a good deal. For instance, we discussed what mold needs to grow, inspecting for mold and mold abatement. The most serious side of the discussion was around health issues: breathing, allergies, fatigue, nausea, and more.One element mold needs is moisture. Water. Water in the form of condensation, water in the form of steam, water from leaky roofs, poorly installed washer lines, faulty ice makers, leaking toilets, showers and tubs that need caulk, downspouts that are leaking or poorly installed, and on.What caught my attention was the possibility of mold in conversions. Apartments that have been converted to condominiums. How do you know the history of water in a conversion? Water in the crawl space, water in the attic and water from leaking pipes…in the walls? And we heard story after story of condos being shut up for the season with water problems unbeknownst to the owner…mold being painted over…hotels and office buildings infested with mold. Now we add mold to the growing list of health hazards: asbestos, lead paint, oil tanks, arsenic treated lumber, mold.I will list several websites you might want to check for further information about mold and mildew on our blog. And remember you can inspect for mold and Indoor Air Quality.I will report later on about other details we discussed in this great class “Uncovering Mold in Real Estate”.
Lynnsy Logue The Real Estate Lady® and Condo CanDo® in Charlotte, NC
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