I just moved into a new home and think I have Mold. How can a “new” building have mold problems and who can help me learn more about the problem?
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that new homes are mold-free. There are a number of ways that mold can enter your new home: Building materials are stored outside without protection from moisture. There is no quality control to inspect moldy building materials. The builder fails to cover the building with plastic sheeting at the end of each construction day. Molds have a voracious appetite for drywall, plywood, and foam board. The builder doesn’t test the home for mold while under construction or when finished. If you think you are suffering the effects of mold, contact a Next Generation Certified Mold Remediator (CMR) to perform an Inspection and Preliminary Determination (IPD). I looked at my insurance policy and mold is not mentioned once. Do I have mold coverage? Even if your policy appears to exclude mold as a covered risk, you may be able to collect on a toxigenic mold case if you can prove that the mold damage is a direct result of an insured hazard such as a sudden water pi
