Mold has become a major source of concern related to health in the indoor environment. Over 25 percent of homes in the U.S. are affected by mold infestation. Though most molds are of the non-toxic variety, there are certain types of molds can present serious health risks. Therefore, as the home inspector, it is of the utmost importance that you are able to correctly identify and remediate mold growth in a home, as it can be a danger for homeowners and their families. This course will cover basic information about
mold, as well as many of the mold strains an inspector might expect to find in a residence. In addition,this course will provide you with in-depth information on the various places to search out mold growth and methods of measurement and remediation. This is an overall advanced course for both residential and commercial buildings and is designed to fulfill three hours of home-inspection continuing-education credits.