Re: Mold Prevention coatings applied during new construction

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The REAL way to prevent mold is to construct homes and
repair work correctly. That means not taking shortcuts like
omitting window flashing or other materials that are time-
tested for the prevention of leaks. Many builders and
remodelers today do not know, or do not care, how to do it
right. They use unskilled labor, and there is little
supervision. Codes aren't routinely enforced, and "industry
standard" gets lower and lower, as more builders start
taking the same shortcuts.

Add to that, that many new homes and repair work today are
done with products that grow mold more easily, and the many
leaks in some new homes or room additions, etc, quickly lead
to a mold case. Oriented Strand Board and paper covered
drywall are probably two of the worst materials as far as
getting wet, though some types of insulation are really bad
also.

Don't waste your money and time on gimmicks. Get it built
right and your house won't have mold.

Good luck.

On 8/02/04, Ljc wrote:
> I recently ran across a company called American Mold
Guard.
> (Irvine, CA). They provide a ten year warranty against
mold
> growth on the application of their anti-mold surface
> coating product which is applied during new construction
on
> interior framing and walls. Has anyone heard of this
> company or product? Does it make any sense...?