The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health (Paperback)

~ (Author), Connie L. May (Author) "the respiratory mucus react directly with the invader and generate alarm substances that recruit a "SWAT team" of white blood cells to destroy the invader..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"What molds are, why and where they grow, and how to rid our living spaces of these dangerous fungal microorganisms. The authors furnish clear explanations, examples from actual situations, and valuable advice... A storehouse of knowledge presented in a readable style." -- Library Journal

"Mold is a hot issue today, but the problem dates back to biblical times. Jeffrey May, author of My House is Killing Me, is a recognized authority on indoor pollution who focuses here on mold -- how it prospers, how it affects one's health, and how it can be remediated." -- Science News

"Their handbook delivers both scientific explanations and expert advice. The most common problems can be headed off or corrected once the homeowner understands the life cycle of mold. That alone is worth the price of the book." -- Boston Globe Magazine

"A good job on a subject most of us would find less than stimulating... Were I actively listing and selling homes, I would keep this book handy as a reference and I would take every opportunity to see how the issue is playing out at the local level. Home inspectors would obviously be a great source of information, both academic and practical." -- Dr. Kenneth W. Edwards, Real Estate Professional

"The Mold Survival Guide details mold problems and eradication methods and includes photographs -- some in color -- that show what water damage and mold infestation look like." -- Jim Watkins, Washington Times

"Mold. It's a scary, mystifying and shudder inducing word... The Mays explore what mold is, where and why it grows, how it flourishes, and how it may or may not cause health problems. Readers learn how to identify mold, how to prevent it from spreading and when to call an expert." -- Baltimore Sun

"Recommended particularly for concerned homeowners and renovation architects, The Mold Survival Guide: For Your Home and for Your Health outlines the causes of moisture problems in old and new buildings... Leading you through his most tried-and-true forensic methodologies, Jeff May gives you the tools to root out the causes of the bedeviling musty odors that have forced homeowners to flee their homes." -- Courtney Miller, ArchitectureBoston

"This book will help you make sensible decisions and cut through the 'fear factor' language in a lot of advertising." -- Holly Hayes, San Jose Mercury News

"[May] brings real-world experience with the scientific understanding to match. That is a rare combination. The book is a good read for the lay individual concerned about mold, the parent with a child with asthma, chronic sinusitis, or chronic non-seasonal allergy. It is also a good read for mold professionals of limited experience and those planning to enter the profession." -- Thad Godish, PhD, C.I.H., Ball State University

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"[May] brings real-world experience with the scientific understanding to match. That is a rare combination. The book is a good read for the lay individual concerned about mold, the parent with a child with asthma, chronic sinusitis, or chronic non-seasonal allergy. It is also a good read for mold professionals of limited experience and those planning to enter the profession." -- Thad Godish, PhD, C.I.H., Ball State University

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 1 edition (April 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801879388
• ISBN-13: 978-0801879388
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #63,371 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Home Buyer with Allergies, July 12, 2004

By A Customer

I think everyone who has a mold allergy should read this book. There is so much misinformation about this subject. Armed with this knowledge, I now know when home inspectors, realtors etc. are telling the truth. I also know what level of moisture and water damage in a basement that I'm willing to tolerate. Now I can buy a home with confidence that I won't be surprised when I move in. I feel much better able to identify moisture problems as well as assess whether the problems are repairable. The book also connects the home owner with so many resources for testing, remediation etc. I'm not a scientist, but I was able to get the message because there are so many pictures in the book. You will know what you are looking for after reading it.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mold Survival Guide, September 7, 2004

By	Thad Godish "Professor, Natural Resources/Env... (Muncie, In) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book written by long time professional home inspector Jeff May and his writer spouse Connie is a good introduction to mold problems in buildings, particularly homes. It combines an excellent narrative writing style, and unusual for a book that should appeal to many lay readers, a strong scientific understanding of mold, its growth requirements, its effects on human health, its detection in indoor spaces and ultimately its control. Jeff who I have known for over 20 years brings to this book many years (and of course many investigated buildings) of real-world experience with the scientific understanding to match. That is a rare combination. The book is a good read for the lay individual concerned about mold, the parent with a child with asthma, chronic sinusitis, or chronic non-seasonal allergy. It is also a good read for mold professionals of limited experience and those planning to enter the profession.
Thad Godish, Ph.D., C.I.H., Professor of Natural Resources/Environmental Management, Ball State University, Muncie, In. 47304 http://www.bsu.edu/IEN

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Calm and Information Guide , April 6, 2006

By	Marc Stober (Brookline, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Despite the name "survival guide" I found this a calm and informative guide to environmental mold issues. It explained in an understandable way the scientific issues around mold such as what mold is, how it can be a health hazard, and more importantly how mold is not some sort of invisible killer, but something that requires certain conditions to become a problem.