According to new research from Lund University in Sweden, mold toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are much more dangerous than previously thought. This research has implications for home sellers and buyers, contractors and insurance companies.
During the winter, one of the most common home insurance claims is for water damage caused by frozen pipes that have burst. When the temperature drops to freezing, pipes in your home are at potential risk.
Home inspectors are generally not liable to discover defects that are concealed from view. Also, mold may not within the scope of a home inspection.
Water and mold spores are the recipe for home mold infestation, growing in damp places that you may or may not see.
As the number of REO (Real Estate Owned) properties rises, the link between foreclosure and mold keeps growing.
Water damage due to storms and flooding do more than structural damage. The aftereffects can be just as damaging as the initial disaster.