Articles & Reference
We encourage everyone to study the causes of mold and how it could effect someone's health and their property. In addition to mold, there are a number of other contaminants that one can be exposed to at a property, whether through inhalation or direct contact. But rather than hear about these subjects from one source, we encourage you to visit these organizations for more information about these contaminants.
Topics
- Mold, Allergies & Indoor Air Quality
- Asbestos
- Carbon Monoxide Gas
- Chinese Drywall/Imported Drywall
- Lead & Lead Paint
- Radon Gas
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Water Quality
Mold, Allergies & Indoor Air Quality
Websites:
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) Mold Information
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Article on Mold Hazards
- Indoor Mold and Mildew Information Website
- New York City (NYC) Department of Health Mold Website
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) IAQ Information
- Tenant's (Renter's) Rights with Mold
Articles:
- Indoor-Restore Articles
- Aging, Senior Health and Indoor Air Quality Article
- Household Floods and Leaks - Water Damage & Mold Concerns Article
- Mayo Clinic Health Report on Acute and Chronic Sinusitis
- National Association of Realtors (NAR) Mold Article
- San Francisco - Mold and Older Buildings
- Taking Precaution with Household Mold & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Article
- Traveling with Allergies Article
- Weather.com Mold Article
- WebMD Article on the Health Effects of Mold
Asbestos
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Asbestos Information
- National Cancer Institute Asbestos Exposure Information
- Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Asbestos Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Asbestos Health & Safety Information
Carbon Monoxide Gas
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Carbon Monoxide Fact Sheet
Chinese Drywall/Imported Drywall
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chinese Drywall Investigation Report
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Imported Drywall Information
Lead & Lead Paint
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Lead Information
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Lead Safety Information
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Lead Paint Health & Safety Information
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Lead in Toys Information
Radon Gas
- National Cancer Institute Radon Fact Sheet
- Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry Radon Information
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radon Gas Information
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) VOC Information
- Minnesota Department of Health Fact Sheet on VOCs (PDF)
Water Quality
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Water Quality & Testing Information
- US Geological Survey (USGS) Water Quality Information
- World Health Organization (WHO) Water Sanitation and Health Information
You may also call us at 1-877-264-6133 or e-mail us at this link at any time to ask questions and share your concerns.
To learn more about mold, indoor allergens and how they can affect your health, click here.
