One client just wanted his roof inspected. His home was only 13 years old and the shingles were already deteriorating.
After inspecting his roof, I was able to determine the brand of shingles and did some research on the net and found this shingle manufacturer has a list of clients complaints on various message boards.
After reading the warranty, and on request from my client, I wrote the manufacturer on his behalf. Below is a copy of the report, and the exchage with the shingle manufacturer.
Below is a copy of the laboratory results of a house I tested for mold using air sampling. There are also some misc. diagrams to show how I can high lite my reports.
Welcome BENDIX HOME INSPECTION - WAYNE using email address: rickbendix@aol.com to the password protected area of the web site.
This report is being compared to: 101706-0344
PRO-LAB/SSPTM INC.
Mold Analysis Report
1675 North Commerce Parkway
Direct Microscopic Examination
Weston, Florida 33326
Analysis Method SSPTM SOP 6110
Toll Free: 800-427-0550
Report Number:101706-0345
Received Date:10/17/2006
Test Address
Analysis Date:10/18/2006
N/A ,
Report Date:10/18/2006 9:14:00 AM
Client:
BENDIX HOME INSPECTION - WAYNE
37315 BENDIX
WAYNE, MI 48184
John D. Shane Ph.D., QA Manager
Comments:
Debris: Moderate
Phone:
Fax:
Email:rickbendix@aol.com
Your Results
PRO-LAB Number
101706-0345
101706-0344
Date Collected
10/14/2006
10/14/2006
Collection Location
FRONT RM
OUTSIDE
Sample Submitted
MICRO 5
MICRO 5
Volume(L)
150
150
Serial #
540417
540375
Spore Identification
Raw Count
Spores/M3
Raw Count
Spores/M3
Cladosporium
3
20
9
60
Nigrospora
0
0
2
13
Other Basidiospores
12
80
11
73
Penicillium/Aspergillus
18
120
12
80
Rusts
3
20
2
13
Smuts, myxomycetes
7
47
11
73
Total Results (Spores/M3):
287
312
Biological Particles
Raw Count
Particles/M3
Raw Count
Particles/M3
Cellulose Fiber
5
33
1
7
Fiberglass
4
27
0
0
Analysis Date:
10/18/2006
Analysis Date:
10/18/2006
Analyst ID:
10
Analyst ID:
10
The following fungal descriptions are pertinent to the samples collected. General characterization of mold is made with respect to their most common impact to human health. Many genera of molds have species with varying characteristics.
Spore Name
Description
Cladosporium
COMMONLY FOUND ON DEAD PLANTS, WOODY PLANTS, FOOD, STRAW, SOIL, PAINT AND TEXTILES. COMMON CAUSE OF EXTRINSIC ASTHMA (IMMEDIATE-TYPE HYPERSENSITIVITY: TYPE I). ACUTE SYMPTOMS INCLUDE EDEMA AND BRONCHIOSPASMS; CHRONIC CASES MAY DEVELOP PULMONARY EMPHYSEMA.
Nigrospora
RARELY FOUND GROWING INDOORS. OFTEN FOUND ON DECAYING PLANT MATERIAL AND SOIL. COMMON CAUSES OF TYPE I ALLERGIES (HAY FEVER, ASTHMA).
Other Basidiospores
ONE OF THE MAJOR CLASSES OF FUNGAL ORGANISMS. THIS CLASS CONTAINS THE MUSHROOMS, SHELF FUNGI, PUFFBALLS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER FUNGI.
Penicillium/Aspergillus
THIS SPECIES IS CONSIDERED COMMON TO INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS. IT IS WIDESPREAD IN THE SOIL AND ON PLANTS AND IS ALSO CONSIDERED A COMMON CONTAMINANT OF FOOD. IT HAS A MUSTY ODOR. IT IS COMMONLY BEING IMPLICATED IN PULMONARY DISEASE IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED HOSTS. IT HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO CAUSE SKIN INFECTIONS. MANY SPECIES PRODUCE MYCOTOXINS, WHICH MAY BE ASSOCIATED WITH DISEASE IN HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS. TOXIN PRODUCTION IS DEPENDENT ON THE STRAIN, OR ON THE FOOD SOURCE ON WHICH IT GROWS. SOME OF THESE TOXINS HAVE BEEN FOUND TO BE CARCINOGENIC IN ANIMAL SPECIES. SEVERAL TOXINS ARE CONSIDERED POTENTIAL HUMAN CARCINOGENS.
Rusts
FOUND IN GRASSES, FLOWERS, TREES AND OTHER LIVING PLANT MATERIALS. COMMONLY CAUSES TYPE I ALLERGIES (HAY FEVER, ASTHMA) SYMPTOMS. NO REPORTS OF HUMAN INFECTION. RUSTS DO NOT GROW INDOORS UNLESS HOST PLANTS ARE PRESENT. THEY ARE PARASITIC PLANT PATHOGENS AND NEED A LIVING HOST FOR GROWTH.
Smuts, myxomycetes
COMMONLY FOUND ON CEREAL CROPS, GRASSES, WEEDS, OTHER FUNGI, AND ON OTHER FLOWERING PLANTS. OCCASIONALLY FOUND INDOORS. NO REPORTS OF HUMAN INFECTION.
Report Summary:
PRO-LAB Number:
101706-0345
Sample Submitted:
MICRO 5
Elevated Mold Condition(s) Exists:NO
Elevated Mold Condition(s) Explanation:
If YES: One or more of the samples in this report indicates the presence of elevated indoor mold spores or colonies for these specific locations only. Professional advice will be necessary to determine the appropriate actions to take to correct the conditions indicated.
If NO: The samples in this report do not indicate the presence of elevated indoor mold spores or colonies for these specific locations only
If Inconclusive: No comparison sample received.
The mold identified in this report is often associated with excess moisture and can be a problem in indoor environments at high levels. Since mold requires water to grow, it is important to prevent moisture problems in buildings. The presence of mold, water damage, or musty odors should be addressed immediately. In all instances, any source(s) of water must be stopped and the extent of water damage determined. Mold can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unadressed. Building materials, such as drywall are made of cellulose and are highly absorbent, perfect surfaces for mold growth when wet. Moisture problems may include roof leaks, plumbing leaks, landscaping or gutters that direct water into or under building, and unvented combustion appliances such as gas stoves. Water damaged building materials supporting mold growth should be cleaned or replaced as quickly as possible in order to ensure a healthy environment. Specific methods of assessing and remediating mold contamination should be based on the extent of visible contamination and the cause of the damage.
The most common symptoms of mold exposure are runny nose, eye irritation, cough, congestion, and aggravation of asthma. Individuals with persistent health problems that appear to be related to mold or other types of air quality contaminant exposure should see their physicians for a referral to professionals who are trained in occupational/environmental medicine or related specialties and are knowledgeable about these types of exposures. Decisions about removing individuals from an affected area must be based on the results of such medical evaluation. Since mold is naturally present in outdoor environments and we share the same air between the indoors and the outdoors, it is impossible to eliminate all mold and their spores from the indoor environment.
The detection limit of fungal analysis using optical microscopy is one fungal spore or one fungal structure. The quantitation limits vary from analysis to analysis and from processing procedure to processing procedure. Contact us to determine your quantitation limits.
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The above information was compiled by PRO-LAB/SSPTM Inc. from the EPA "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home" and the NYC Dept of Health" Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments", at the request of and for the exclusive use of the client named on this report. This document is not a legal mandate and should be used for Informational purposes only. Currently there are no Federal regulations for evaluating potential health effects of fungal contamination and remediation. This information is subject to change as more information regarding fungal contaminants becomes available. For more information: http://www.epa.gov/faq/molds/index.html or http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ei/eimold.html. This document was designed to follow currently known industry guidelines for the interpretation of microbial sampling, analysis, and remediation. Since interpretation of mold analysis reports is a scientific work in progress, it may as such be changed at any time without notice. The client is solely responsible for the use and interpretation of these recommended action guidelines. PRO-LAB/SSPTM Inc. makes no express or implied warranties as to such use or interpretation. 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 their laboratory for analysis. The Client is hereby notified that due to the subjective nature of fungal analysis and the mold growth process, laboratory samples can and do change over time relative to the originally sampled material. PRO-LAB/SSPTM Inc. reserves the right to properly dispose of all samples after the testing of such are sufficiently completed or after a 7 day period, whichever period is greater.
