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Author: Jeffrey C. May (Principal Scientist) , Connie L. May
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 23.50cm
Weight: 0.408kg
ISBN: 9780801888458
ISBN 10: 080188845
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 25 August 2008
Recommended Age: From 18
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Table of Contents
Introduction Part I: Mold, Mildew, and You Dilemma 1: Mold, Inside and Out a. My Basement A Crawl Space under the House An Unfinished Basement A Finished Basement Moisture Control at the Exterior For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities b. My Attic Inspections Moisture Control Pipes Repairs Storage For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities c. Rooms in Between Musty Odors Rooms with Water Rooms without Water Soot, Not Mold For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities d. Floods and Leaks Floods Insurance Leaks For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities e. The Garage f. Heating and Cooling Systems Air Conveyance Systems Other Kinds of Heating Systems Humidification Central Dehumidification Hot-Water Heaters For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities g. Property I Want to Buy or Rent For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities h. Hotels and Automobiles For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities I. Outside the Building Dilemma 2: Confirmation and Remediation a. Testing for Mold Testing on My Own Hiring Professionals to Test For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities b. Cleaning it Up Myself Bathrooms The Kitchen Personal Possessions and Furnishings Regular Household Cleaning For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities c. Hiring Professionals to Remediate For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities Part II: Problems Other than Mold Dilemma 3: What and Where? a. Rooms with Water Bathrooms The Kitchen Laundry Areas Indoor Pools and Hot Tubs For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities b. Other Rooms and Their Contents Beds and Bedding Carpeting Furniture Home Office Equipment For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities c. Smoke and Harmful Gases Fireplaces, Wood Stoves, and Cigarettes Gases For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities d. Heating and Cooling Systems Air Conveyance Systems Gas-Fired Equipment Oil-Fired Equipment Fire For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities e. Pets and Pests Pets Pests For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities f. Renovation and Construction Renovation Construction Materials Asbestos Lead Paint For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities Dilemma 4: Everday Cleaning For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities Dilemma 5: Testing For People with Allergies, Asthma, or Environmental Sensitivities Conclusion Additional Resources Index
Reviews
<p>If your nose gets congested, you develop a sinus headache, or your asthma often gets worse after an hour or two at home or at work, buy one of Jeff's books to find the cause and a way to fix it (and he didn't pay me to say this).--Paul Enright, MD WebMD (01/01/2008)
If your nose gets congested, you develop a sinus headache, or your asthma often gets worse after an hour or two at home or at work, buy one of Jeff's books to find the cause and a way to fix it (and he didn't pay me to say this). -- Paul Enright, MD, WebMD
Author Information
Author Website: www.mayindoorair.com
Jeffrey C. May is a certified indoor air quality professional (CIAQP) who has investigated moisture, mold, odor, indoor air quality, and paint failure problems in thousand of buildings across the United States. He is the principal scientist at May Indoor Air Investigations LLC and the author of My House Is Killing Me!, My Office Is Killing Me!, and The Mold Survival Guide, all published by Johns Hopkins. His wife, Connie L. May, was an English teacher and school administrator before joining May Indoor Air Investigations LLC. She is a coauthor of the textbook series From Thought to Action, and she coauthored The Mold Survival Guide.
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Author Website: www.mayindoorair.com
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