Comments on: Mold Testing Chicanery http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/ Reporting on Sustainably Built Environments from Bricks to Cities Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:57:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Lovenorthside http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-129980 Lovenorthside Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:07:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-129980 Rick Hollister is a con man.  I know this because I was an unsatisfied customer where he was so inept he could not do the work he was hired to do, he did work that he was not contracted to do and attempted to justify not returning our money by performing work that cost him time before he was even hired.  He then made threats which should have warranted him to lose his license and cheated us out of hundreds of dollars.  He also has a person named "Jason" listed on the paperwork on filings with the Florida Divisions of Corporations which makes me susicious about the person named "Jason" suddenly posting here and agreeing with Mr. Hollister.  They are performing another scam right before our eyes. Rick Hollister is a con man.  I know this because I was an unsatisfied customer where he was so inept he could not do the work he was hired to do, he did work that he was not contracted to do and attempted to justify not returning our money by performing work that cost him time before he was even hired.  He then made threats which should have warranted him to lose his license and cheated us out of hundreds of dollars.  He also has a person named ”Jason” listed on the paperwork on filings with the Florida Divisions of Corporations which makes me susicious about the person named “Jason” suddenly posting here and agreeing with Mr. Hollister.  They are performing another scam right before our eyes.

]]> By: Toxic Mold http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-128766 Toxic Mold Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-128766 You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog. You made some good points there. I did a search on the topic and found most people will agree with your blog.

]]> By: Mold Inspection http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-128615 Mold Inspection Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:09:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-128615 You are someone I look up to as a role model. You are someone I look up to as a role model.

]]> By: berlin http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-23275 berlin Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:16:56 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-23275 Gut! Gut!

]]> By: berlin http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-98636 berlin Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:16:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-98636 Gut! Gut!

]]> By: Toxic consumer http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-21931 Toxic consumer Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:56:30 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-21931 The author must have struck a nerve if all these mold mitigators and testers have shown up. I would suggest they concentrate on cleaning up the unscruplous in their own industry rather than attacking the messenger. The author must have struck a nerve if all these mold mitigators and testers have shown up.

I would suggest they concentrate on cleaning up the unscruplous in their own industry rather than attacking the messenger.

]]> By: Matt Kerby http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-20379 Matt Kerby Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:59:05 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-20379 I must agree with the professionals also. I am a Biologist and have been conducting moisture assessments and mold inspections for a few years. If we conducting our inspections and consulting based upon what the EPA dictated we would likely all end up in jail, blamed for numerous health related illnesses and allergies from our clients. In the case you presented, I agree that removing a 2' x 2' section of drywall removal in a non-living space probably wouldn't hurt anybody. However in a living space, i.e: a nursery! less than 10 sq ft. could cause a significant air quality problem and cause serious health effects especially young children, the elderly and immune compromised individuals. You can list all the acronyms and qualifications you want but that doesn't mean that you know anything about mold and the mycotoxins than can sometimes produce. My brother for example has a P.h.D in Biology and is a college professor, but he doesn't claim to know how to consult people on handling a potential mold problem in their home. The reason there is no black and white with mold is because it is a living organism that is just as dynamic as we are and because its an allergen it does not affect everyone . You wouldn't tell your child that even though he has peanut allergies that Daddy doesn't get sick, so go ahead and eat the peanuts and never mind what that silly doctor. Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as "killer mold", however this is one of the main causes of sick building syndrome and poor indoor air quality. I cant stress enough that certifications mean very little, while I am a biologist by academic training I learned absolutely everything I know about mold by professionals in the field and hands on experience. Each home or building is unique and should be objectively inspected. Also mold testing is absolutely necessary for real estate documentations/negotiations and in a court of law, ie: tenant landlord and condo issues. I didn't write this to attack anyone I just would hate for a homeowner to stumble across the article and think that the mold/IAQ industry had no credibility. I must agree with the professionals also. I am a Biologist and have been conducting moisture assessments and mold inspections for a few years. If we conducting our inspections and consulting based upon what the EPA dictated we would likely all end up in jail, blamed for numerous health related illnesses and allergies from our clients. In the case you presented, I agree that removing a 2′ x 2′ section of drywall removal in a non-living space probably wouldn’t hurt anybody. However in a living space, i.e: a nursery! less than 10 sq ft. could cause a significant air quality problem and cause serious health effects especially young children, the elderly and immune compromised individuals. You can list all the acronyms and qualifications you want but that doesn’t mean that you know anything about mold and the mycotoxins than can sometimes produce. My brother for example has a P.h.D in Biology and is a college professor, but he doesn’t claim to know how to consult people on handling a potential mold problem in their home. The reason there is no black and white with mold is because it is a living organism that is just as dynamic as we are and because its an allergen it does not affect everyone . You wouldn’t tell your child that even though he has peanut allergies that Daddy doesn’t get sick, so go ahead and eat the peanuts and never mind what that silly doctor. Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as “killer mold”, however this is one of the main causes of sick building syndrome and poor indoor air quality. I cant stress enough that certifications mean very little, while I am a biologist by academic training I learned absolutely everything I know about mold by professionals in the field and hands on experience. Each home or building is unique and should be objectively inspected. Also mold testing is absolutely necessary for real estate documentations/negotiations and in a court of law, ie: tenant landlord and condo issues. I didn’t write this to attack anyone I just would hate for a homeowner to stumble across the article and think that the mold/IAQ industry had no credibility.

]]> By: Matt Kerby http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-98635 Matt Kerby Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:59:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-98635 I must agree with the professionals also. I am a Biologist and have been conducting moisture assessments and mold inspections for a few years. If we conducting our inspections and consulting based upon what the EPA dictated we would likely all end up in jail, blamed for numerous health related illnesses and allergies from our clients. In the case you presented, I agree that removing a 2' x 2' section of drywall removal in a non-living space probably wouldn't hurt anybody. However in a living space, i.e: a nursery! less than 10 sq ft. could cause a significant air quality problem and cause serious health effects especially young children, the elderly and immune compromised individuals. You can list all the acronyms and qualifications you want but that doesn't mean that you know anything about mold and the mycotoxins than can sometimes produce. My brother for example has a P.h.D in Biology and is a college professor, but he doesn't claim to know how to consult people on handling a potential mold problem in their home. The reason there is no black and white with mold is because it is a living organism that is just as dynamic as we are and because its an allergen it does not affect everyone . You wouldn't tell your child that even though he has peanut allergies that Daddy doesn't get sick, so go ahead and eat the peanuts and never mind what that silly doctor. Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as "killer mold", however this is one of the main causes of sick building syndrome and poor indoor air quality. I cant stress enough that certifications mean very little, while I am a biologist by academic training I learned absolutely everything I know about mold by professionals in the field and hands on experience. Each home or building is unique and should be objectively inspected. Also mold testing is absolutely necessary for real estate documentations/negotiations and in a court of law, ie: tenant landlord and condo issues. I didn't write this to attack anyone I just would hate for a homeowner to stumble across the article and think that the mold/IAQ industry had no credibility. I must agree with the professionals also. I am a Biologist and have been conducting moisture assessments and mold inspections for a few years. If we conducting our inspections and consulting based upon what the EPA dictated we would likely all end up in jail, blamed for numerous health related illnesses and allergies from our clients. In the case you presented, I agree that removing a 2′ x 2′ section of drywall removal in a non-living space probably wouldn’t hurt anybody. However in a living space, i.e: a nursery! less than 10 sq ft. could cause a significant air quality problem and cause serious health effects especially young children, the elderly and immune compromised individuals. You can list all the acronyms and qualifications you want but that doesn’t mean that you know anything about mold and the mycotoxins than can sometimes produce. My brother for example has a P.h.D in Biology and is a college professor, but he doesn’t claim to know how to consult people on handling a potential mold problem in their home. The reason there is no black and white with mold is because it is a living organism that is just as dynamic as we are and because its an allergen it does not affect everyone . You wouldn’t tell your child that even though he has peanut allergies that Daddy doesn’t get sick, so go ahead and eat the peanuts and never mind what that silly doctor. Contrary to popular belief there is no such thing as “killer mold”, however this is one of the main causes of sick building syndrome and poor indoor air quality. I cant stress enough that certifications mean very little, while I am a biologist by academic training I learned absolutely everything I know about mold by professionals in the field and hands on experience. Each home or building is unique and should be objectively inspected. Also mold testing is absolutely necessary for real estate documentations/negotiations and in a court of law, ie: tenant landlord and condo issues. I didn’t write this to attack anyone I just would hate for a homeowner to stumble across the article and think that the mold/IAQ industry had no credibility.

]]> By: Jason Yost http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-20292 Jason Yost Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:11:50 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-20292 Additionally, there are higher degrees of learning than a 16 - 24 hour course both in trade associations like the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, as well as colleges across American, such as Environmental Safety & Health or Environmental Health B.S. degrees. Again, you don't have all of the facts. Additionally, there are higher degrees of learning than a 16 – 24 hour course both in trade associations like the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, as well as colleges across American, such as Environmental Safety & Health or Environmental Health B.S. degrees. Again, you don’t have all of the facts.

]]> By: Jason Yost http://greenbuildingelements.com/2009/01/27/mold-testing-chicanery/comment-page-1/#comment-98634 Jason Yost Mon, 02 Feb 2009 22:11:00 +0000 http://greenbuildingelements.com/?p=864#comment-98634 Additionally, there are higher degrees of learning than a 16 - 24 hour course both in trade associations like the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, as well as colleges across American, such as Environmental Safety & Health or Environmental Health B.S. degrees. Again, you don't have all of the facts. Additionally, there are higher degrees of learning than a 16 – 24 hour course both in trade associations like the American Indoor Air Quality Council and the American Industrial Hygiene Association, as well as colleges across American, such as Environmental Safety & Health or Environmental Health B.S. degrees. Again, you don’t have all of the facts.

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