Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Water Intrusion through Failed Mortar Project Number: 104037
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The building had been experiencing water intrusion through failed mortar along the southern side of the building. Repair and replacement of mortar along the south side of the building had been completed approximately 2 months
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Health Problems Project Number: 104048
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Tenants are concerned about persistent health issues, and have requested an indoor air quality inspection.
Furnace / HVAC
The property is heated primarily by electric wall heaters or radiant hydronic heating. Homes that are not equipped with a
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Kitchen Mold Project Number: 103029
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The kitchen staff had been concerned about the health effects of mold subsequent to a leaking sink.
Kitchen:
Leaks from the sink have caused some water damage to the underlying wooden platform. Opening access panel in platform revealed
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Mold Growth In Basement Project Number: 102080
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A leak from a hose bib has caused water damage and mold growth in the basement office and closet.
Furnace / HVAC
The property is heated primarily by electric wall heaters or radiant hydronic heating. Homes
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Air Quality Inspection Project Number: 105032
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The home owner is preparing to sell the home and has requested a general indoor air quality inspection.
Furnace / HVAC
Homes must have special care taken to ensure appropriate ventilation, and prevent the buildup of humidity
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Odors in the Basement Project Number: 104049
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The home owner is concerned about odors in the basement, and their potential correlation with previous water damage.
Furnace / HVAC
The property is heated primarily by electric wall heaters or radiant hydronic heating. Homes that
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Attic Problems Project Number: 103062
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Mold Growth:
Inspection of attic revealed mild to moderate mold growth in isolated areas of attic sheathing. Much of the mold growth is limited to a white powder which does not leave residual staining on any of the wood. The
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Mold Growth – Humidity Project Number: 106025
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Kitchen
RH: 49% Temp: 69 deg F. CO2 = 554 ppm CO = 0 ppm Two large holes were cut into the ceiling above the eating area. The largest hole was covered over with a clear
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Bathroom Leak Project Number: 101062
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The home had been subject to a long-term leak around the shower door in the master bathroom. The new tenants are concerned about mold growth and a possible effect on indoor air quality.
Furnace / HVAC
The general
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Building Type: Residential Home Primary Complaint: Mold Growth – Humidity Project Number: 102094
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Weather
Overcast and raining
General
Temperature: Outside: 42 degrees F Main Floor: 70 degrees F Upstairs: 71 degrees F Third Floor: 70 degrees F
Relative Humidity (RH): Outside: 49% Main Floor: 35% Upstairs: 38% Third Floor:
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