Avoiding Mold Masterclass Bundle

Mold is a problem that NO HOMEOWNER, PROPERTY MANAGER, OR INVESTOR wants to deal with. What can you do to avoid recurring mold in a home or property? Learn the steps that every homeowner should know to keep your home clean and MOLD-FREE. We will be discussing products, specific areas of the home, materials, and surfaces. Cheryl discusses her own steps to avoid mold and clean SAFELY when you already have it.

Keeping ducts clean for safe indoor air quality. We all have to do it to keep our buildings clean and scams are common. Guest expert; Vito Moscato is a ventilation industry leader. Vito has been a member of NADCA since 2002 and serves on the certification committee. Together we will discuss the truth about proper duct cleaning, common scams, and how you can protect your home AND money, by hiring a reliable company.

Architect Cheryl Ciecko breaks down the first steps to take when you find mold in your building, answering common questions, while discussing mistakes when dealing with mold, how to find the right company to help, and how to find the cause to prevent the return of mold. Avoid wasting time AND money. Learn what you're dealing with, from a building professional who has been through mold remediation with her own family.

In this masterclass we get the best tips for accurate moisture readings with Ilene Cohn; IICRC - WRT/ASD (Water Restoration Technician/Applied Structural Drying). Learn the different types of meters you have to choose from, which are suitable in which situation, and why they are essential in mold, leak, water damage remediation. Learn to use your moisture meter with confidence and accuracy!

Master Builder; Bob Kelly is the founder of WickRight Roofing, Masonry & General Contracting, with extensive experience dealing with mold and moisture in buildings and finding solutions for a wide variety of situations. Together Cheryl and Bob discuss moisture damage causes and effects, solutions to keep construction projects dry, and durability details for brick and masonry buildings small and large.

Learn the impact of moisture on ALL materials, plus fundamentals related to how moisture moves through buildings creating conditions that lead to mold. Examples of Cheryl's Top 10 most common building defects are discussed, and how they lead to moisture accumulation in buildings.

Learn the science of natural essential oils to aid in cleaning mold particles in buildings. Edward R. Close, PhD, PE, has over 50 years experience in the environmental field. He discusses his series of breakthrough discoveries in using non-toxic compounds in mold research. 2 experts combine their knowledge of mold, architecture and science to explain essential oil usage in various mold affected spaces and structures.

R. David Sweet is a water damage mitigation professional and consultant in mold and flood remediation. Together Cheryl and David discuss what to do once you have water coming in, common mistakes made during a water event and all the details that really matter when it comes to restoration and water damage. David also tells us what to look for when hiring remediators and reputable building pros.

Thinking of renovating a bus, van, or purchasing a tiny home? Watch this first! These unique homes can be wonderful, but moisture problems that lead to mold are a common and costly challenge. Learn the facts of maintaining a safe livable space in these uncommon and exciting homes!

Ice Dams, Icicles, Condensation...LEAKS, ROOF DAMAGE, and ATTIC MOLD. Bob Kelly, 30-year veteran master builder joins Cheryl to discuss how to identify, repair and prevent water damage due to extreme cold temperatures. Discover strategies to inspect and evaluate your own home for damage and find concealed water damage. Explore solutions to fix damaged areas properly and prevent future cold weather water damage.