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PRESS RELEASE February 28, 2008
AtlantaMold (http://atlantamold.biz), the registered web site for Atlanta Mold is Atlanta's first consulting inspection firm utilizing ‘Building Science’ diagnostic tools and techniques. We specialize in defining solutions to building science problems and related health complaints associated with indoor air quality in personal residences. AtlantaMold consultants, using state of the art detection instruments, determine ‘Building Science’ attributes such as depressurization, vapor pressure, humidity and dew point. Such attribute determination my be the only explanation for conditions of moisture intrusion leading to evolving pathways of microbial proliferation and environmental pollutant exposure coincident with advanced building techniques and ‘tight’ home construction.
Older homes, not constructed with today’s ‘air tight’ envelopes, possess microbial contamination universally attributed to unabated moisture intrusion or inadequate control from traditional construction defects, failures or natural causes. Classic examples are leaking roofs from inadequate flashing, wet crawl spaces below living areas or continuous leaking from pipe joints. Atlanta Mold will evaluate these conditions as contributing agents to indoor air quality complaints.
However, newer homes present new diagnostic challenges. Air tight building envelopes, changing building material sources and newer construction practices result in biological contamination and its expansion from surprisingly different pathways. Microbial contamination may be invisibly amplifying within the interstitial spaces of walls because of vapor pressure differences within the home envelope. Diagnosing this phenomenon requires employing ‘Building Science’ concepts of interior pressure, temperature contrasts, vapor pressure movement and how they relate to the actual construction method.
Fungal reservoir amplification with concomitant release of allergenic spores or volatile organic compounds, toxins and mycotoxins continues to be a leading source of health related complaints and legal challenges in older as well as new ‘tight’ homes. Although exposure pathways have changed, health consequences of these pollutants as well as other indoor environmental challenges including traditional household chemicals, like pesticides, remain threats to our health regardless of the age of our homes.
AtlantaMold offer homeowners, property managers, real estate and building professionals investigation and documentation services in explanation and potential remedy of indoor air quality complaints. Home Inspection, Mold Inspection, Mold Remediation, Indoor Air Quality and Remediation Oversight services employ the most appropriate testing equipment, sampling methodology, laboratory services and documentation. In addition, we design and deliver for CEU credit, microbiology and indoor air quality training and development programs for real estate and construction professionals with an overall guide to continuously improving residential health risks.
AtlantaMold possesses qualification of Certified Home Inspector (CHI) by the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI); Certified Mold Inspector (CMI) and Certified Mold Remediation Contractor (CMRC) from the Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Organization (MICRO).
AtlantaMold is led by Dr. William Kraemer. Dr. Kraemer earned Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry and Biophysics and a Doctor of Science degree in Health Services Management and Administration. He has taught biology and microbiology at the college level, performed basic microbiological and biochemical research and is published in international scientific journals. Dr. Kraemer has been involved in building materials and construction practices within residential, fast food and industrial sectors since 1976.
AtlantaMold is delighted to announce Mr. William Sharp, noted Atlanta home builder and trainer as an internal consultant. Bill Sharp has particular interests in regulatory oversight improvement and building code enhancement in pursuit of construction practices resulting in better, safer and healthier homes.
More information about our services and indoor air quality reference information can be obtained at http://AtlantaMold.biz. We can be reached at 770-321-6653 or by email at service@atlantamold.biz.
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