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Step. #1 Visual Mold Investigation             
Let FunGuy help you determine if mold growth possibilities exists on your property. A visual mold inspection is the most important initial step in identifying a possible mold growth contamination problem. FunGuy Inspection & Consulting LLC will determine the extent of any water damage and potential mold growth during your building assessment. Call today (888)470-0470.  Certified and Fully Insured.

Step. #2  Moisture Assessment
Knowledge of a recent flood or previous water event is an important factor in determining remedial strategies or a Mold Testing hypothesis.  The history of a building is a critical piece of information that can help isolate a potential mold problem.  Building materials such as OSB board can absorb water readily and contain mold within the substance.  Drywall and other building materials can hold moisture for extended amounts of time making the potential for mold growth ever increasing.  Indoor contaminants caused by damp and humid conditions should be repaired by a licensed, bonded and insured specialty mold remediation company. Water Damage?  Free Mold Phone Quote. Call (888)470-0470
. Step #3 Mold Samples
Air samples for mold spores can be taken from your indoor environment and can help Fun Guy Mold Inspection & Consulting LLC detect suspect mold growth conditions. Usually a change in moisture conditions can release mold spores from this your environment(s).  Mold samples can help determine a "snap shot" point of view of your indoor environment's.  The EPA has no Permissible Exposure Limits PELs to biological contaminants within residential structures. Physical mold samples including bulk mold samples, tape lift mold samples and swab mold samples, all can be taken by a mold inspector at the time of your mold investigation.   Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC uses EMLab, an AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) accredited laboratory for all microbial analysis. Sample(s) taken with Air-O-Cell cassettes can help determine if spore concentrations are normal or elevated. Call today to learn more (888)470-0470.

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Providing Mold Inspection Services in the Los Angeles area including: Brentwood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Mar Vista, Venice Beach, Malibu, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, Calabasas, Las Virgenes, Woodland Hills, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Miracle Mile, Hancock Park, Inglewood, Marina Del Rey and Playa Del Rey.

Laboratory Services, Los Angeles, CA - FunGuy Inspection & Consulting LLC

Emlab, 1010 North Central Ave., Glendale, CA - www.emlabs.com We specialize in the analysis of air and surface samples for fungi, mold, bacteria, allergens, and asbestos including

LA Testing, South Pasadena, CA www.latesting.com  LA Testing includes asbestos, mold & bacteria (microbiology), lead paint, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene applications.

ProLab, 1675 N. Commerce Pkwy, Weston, FL 33326 http://www.reliablelab.com/ Tel: 1-800-427-0550  PRO-LAB® offers laboratory testing services for mold, radon, lead, asbestos, and drinking water pollutants.

EMSL Analytical, 10772 Noel Street, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720 www.emsl.com Phone: (714) 828-4999. 159 Pasadena Avenue, South Pasadena, CA, 91030 Phone: 1-800-303-0047 LA Testing offers a wide array of analytical testing services to support environmental investigations focused on asbestos, mold & bacteria (microbiology), lead paint, indoor air quality, and industrial hygiene applications.

Western Analytical, 12734 Branford St. #19, Arleta, CA www.asbestostesting.com Phone: (818) 899-0949.. We provide affordable, quick turnaround asbestos testing for home owners/buyers/sellers, realtors and environmental consultants nationwide.

Green Buildings - Fun Guy Mold Inspection & Consulting LLC Green Building is the process of increasing the efficiency of the building's resources, mainly energy, water and other materials. This practice of Green building reduces the overall impact to human health and the environment through better design systems, regular maintenance, and operations. Volatile Organic Compounds can be found in almost every indoor environment originating from a number of sources. Many VOC's have a high vapor pressure and low water vapor properties. These types of VOCs have been known to irritate the sensory and central nervous systems similar to sick building syndrome. Indoor contaminants contain a higher concentration indoors, relative to the outdoor and when many VOCs are present may cause additive and multiplying effects. Green building products are known to contain less VOCs and therefore, be better for human and environmental health. Green building is also the attempt to minimize energy loads within and on the structure. Adjusting building conditions to take advantage of cooling breezes and thermal radiation can eliminate many energy driven needs. Well insulated windows, doors, and buildings can impact the amount of heat lost or gained and specific designs can reduce costs- for instance, a building built to be more efficient may have a smaller heater or air conditioner. Free Mold quote.

Mold Inspection- Fun Guy Mold Inspection & Consulting LLC This initial mold assessment is important in determining remedial mold strategies. Ceiling tiles, gypsum wallboard (sheetrock), cardboard, paper, and other cellulosic surfaces are given careful attention during a visual mold inspection. Increased moisture, after a flood, rain storm, or sewer back up is concluded by relative differences in non impacted building materials. Wet materials are assessed with a hand held moisture devise or a therma graphic camera.  It is also recommended during mold growth conditions that ventilation systems are checked for damp filters and damp conditions and for overall cleanliness.  Building materials should be removed even normal moisture content conditions can not be restored within 24-48 hours.  Free Mold Quote.

Mold Sampling - Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC, Los Angeles  
Our process in determining mold growth on building materials depends on several factors, most of all sampling by an AIHA accredited laboratory.  Within the building envelope several types of materials will be sampled for mold growth.  A typical mold inspection in Los Angeles can have several dynamic and unique features.  Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC uses EmLab services for all mold samples. Buildings have many moist regions where mold growth can be supported.  Bathroom mold or kitchen mold can appear to be a black mold.  Many different colors of mold can be found growing on interior building materials, Fun Guy Mold Inspection & Consulting LLC recommends sampling for mold.  If you need a mold inspection Los Angeles, because you suspect mold growth conditions call (866)674-7541.  Free Mold Quote.

Hidden Mold within my home
Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC may use equipment, such as a boroscope, to view spaces and duct work behind walls or a moisture meter to detect moisture in building materials. These tools are helpful in identifying hidden sources of fungal growth and the determining the extent of water damage. The presence of trace amounts of fungal spores in bulk/surface samplings is considered background. Amounts greater than this or the presence of fungal fragments (e.g., hyphae and conidiophores) may suggest fungal colonization growth and/or accumulation at or near the sampled location.  Our environment which ranges from costal sea side views to arid dry deserts causes internal building conditions to vary greatly. Free Mold Quote.
 

Property Managers - FunGuy Mold Inspection & Consulting LLC

Elly Nesis Company Inc., 226 S. Glasgow Ave., Inglewood, CA 90301- http://www.ellynesis.com/  This is one of the largest property management companies in the greater Los Angeles area.  The Elly Nesis Company specializes in maintenance, repairs, and rent collection.

EGL Property Management Company,3532 S. Overland Ave. #A, Los Angeles, CA 90034 http://www.eglproperties.com/ EGL Property Management is a full service premier property management company servicing commercial and residential properties.

Ross Morgan & Company Inc. Property Management, 15315 Magnolia Blvd Ste 212, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403  818-907-6622 or rm@rossmorganco.com.  Ross Morgan & Co. have been involved in the Homeowner Association Management since 1982.  Ross Morgan & Co. offers Property Management , Administrative Management, and Financial Management services.

Westcom Property Services, Inc., 20631 Ventura Blvd. Ste 202, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.(818) 587-9500 or mike@westcommgmt.com or evan@westcommgmt.com or http://www.westcommgmt.com/WC.html. Westcom Property Services, Inc provides 24 hour on call service in the event of any flood, fire or threat to property.

Relative Humidity and Moisture Damage Relative humidity and moisture damage can cause condensation problems. The difference between high and low humidity can be felt on any terrain or micro environment. Condensation can be observed on the window panes of our bathroom, after a hot shower It is the ability of the hot air, rich in moisture, to condense on a cool surfaces of the window. An efficient way to reduce localized cold spots is to insulate walls and ceilings, provide mechanical ventilation and close open or gaps that may allow moisture to intrude.  Home Energy Saver.  More information:  http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/no_regrets/moisture.html.  Free mold Quote.

Reduce mold growth. Kansas State, Research & extension This document Controlling mold Growth in the Home describe preventive tips to reduce mold growth indoors.  Two main tips:  Keep it clean and Keep it dry.  Carpeting can remain cool and damp over a concrete floor.  Most often mold will grow on the tack strips used to hold the carpet to the ground or on the padding/carpet itself.  Materials stored in a damp area may be contributing to moisture in the air.  This allows moisture to increase within the room and is excellent for mold growth conditions.  Free mold Quote.

Mold may grow on many different substances:  Bamboo Mold, Drywall Mold, Lumber Mold, Linoleum Mold, Basement Mold, Closet Mold, Cabinet Mold, Window Mold, Refrigerator Mold, Mold growth can occur in the building and may be referred to: Attic Mold, Basement mold, Ceiling Mold, Bedroom Mold, bathroom mold

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BWELL CLINIC, Santa Monica, ca  This clinic is a wellness center with a clinic laboratory utilizing functional medicine and scientifically proven treatment.  Client's specific needs are addressed individually in a concerted effort to balance the bodies requirements.  Programs integrate every clinical mode to achieve optimal health.  Contact information:  Megan Dahlgren, 310 264 0234.  Free Mold Quote.

Laboratory Mold Services
Microscopic identification of mold spores requires professional expertise. Fun Guy Inspection & Consulting LLC uses environmental laboratories (EMLab AIHA A certified) that participate in quarterly proficiency testing for analysis of all environmental samples.  Environmental Microbiology Laboratory www.emlab.com. 
Last updated 04-04-07.

 

Indoor Environmental issues and the Insurance Industry
Provided at LyteSpeed Learning center the course covers Asbestos, Radon, Lead and Mold and the effects claims have on the insurance industry.  Some of the related  issues of insurance coverage are addressed and related to such catastrophes as Hurricane Katrina.    Residential and commercial structures have different insurance policies and different exclusions.  Data from the Insurance Institute www.iii.org illustrates the relative differences Insurance carries have created for each and every type of independent home owner.  Financial comparison to industry related costs illustrate the enormous amounts of money incurred by moisture damage and mold growth. 

Oxnard Hospital may shut down over mold
St. John's Regional Medical Center in Oxnard may close for 10 days as soon as August 14 to fight an ongoing mold problem, according to a notification sent to the California Department of Health Services.

The notice, sent earlier this month, says the hospital is considering tenting its facility to eliminate the mold in a process that would halt all patient services at the Rose Avenue campus.

Operations would begin to phase down before the close date. An emergency room that treated about 45,000 people last year would shut down as soon as Aug. 8.

The hospital's off-site therapy services would not be impacted.

A final decision has not yet been made on whether or not to close temporarily, according to the notice. That decision is expected on May 15.

The 265-bed hospital is arguably the busiest in Ventura County, caring for and discharging for more than 17,000 patients last year. It has battled a mold problem since the Rose Avenue campus opened in 1992.

Workers are currently battling the mold by closing down a group of patient rooms, taking down wallboard and removing any contaminants.

"That process has been time-consuming and would likely continue to disrupt hospital operations for years to come," Murray said in his letter to the state, suggesting tenting the hospital would allow the mold problem to be addressed once and for all.

If the hospital closes temporarily, Murray has said, staff will work closely with other hospitals to make sure patients get the care they need.

Last updated 08-08-2008.

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