My insurance guy was over the afternoon (SE)

John R. Hall

Let me know if anything comes of this. I'm planning a lot of IAQ stories this year. For that matter, if any Wallies have some good IAQ topics I'd be happy to hear them. Thanks.

S Ebels

My insurance guy came to discuss our health insurance this afternoon (he could save me about $180/month by switching companies) and we got talking about his family. He's 38 and has 3 boys, 8,6 and oops, 1. During the course of the conversation I asked how they were all doing. He told me that he and the 8 year old have a constant cough. The little guy needs tubes in his ears and they all seem to get colds a lot but otherwise they are in good health. I told him it didn't sound like their health was to great to me. We talked a little further and I said, "I'll bet your house was built within the last 10 years wasn't it." He said "I know where you're going with this and I don't want to hear it". "We have noticed that when we are out of the house on vacation or visiting for a few days, all our sniffles seem to disappear until we get back home." I asked him if he was concerned about mold and he said very much so because he had a no coverage clause on his own homeowners policy. I informed him that there are a lot of other airborne contaminants in a house that can cause irritation and allergic reactions which are not mold related and the conversatoin went on from there. Long story short, my insurance guy left with my copy of "Help my house is killing me" by Jeff May. I'm willing to bet that he has it read within a week. Also pointed him toward RB's website.

All this just makes me wonder when the builder types are going to wake up to the fact that they are supposed to be providing a suitable, healthy habitat for the buyers of their homes. They can build the slickest looking house you ever saw, with all the bells and whistles but if it isn't a healthy place to be, what good is it?

John L

Steve, I have two questions: Where can I get the book and what is the website you refer to?
Thanks

Al_19

Amazon.com has the book, and Robert Bean's website is Healthyheating.com.

Steve_35

Are you going to work with him resolving his problems, Steve?

Weezbo

there are good products used to maintain mold.

it is sprayed on like paint Before the walls are insulated...and it has a companion product .....

S Ebels

I don't think he's got mold Weez

I think it's just a typical forced air heated, poorly ventilated new house with a lot of junk floating around in the air. Ventilation requirements here in the states have not kept up with how tightly houses are wrapped now. His was built in 98. He said they have never had any water problems in the house as far as leaks and the basement is dry. He also siad his wife thinks their house is dry in the winter so she runs a humidifier to the point where moisture is condensing on the interior of the windows.

S Ebels

Thanks Al

Those would be correct.

S Ebels

I'll try

The problem is that he lives about 100 miles from me. I think a lifebreath TFP filter would probably do him and his house wonders.

Paul Pollets

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Weezbo

That would likely help

the venmar hepa unit can be tapped right ino a forced air system...it too might be helpful a guys pretty much got to "Be There" to determine exactly what is happening and the best thing that can be accomplished...the venmar has a solitairy inlet outlet insulated exterior wall penetration which might come in handy when how the equipment can be installed...

S Ebels

That would be the one Paul

I installed one for a local church that had been recently remodeled and several members were experiencing congestion and irritation within minutes of entering the building. Gobs of construction debris were evident in the ductwork. The TFP took care of the problem for all those who were afflicted by the dust. Great product.