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Sensational news stories and a wide range of guidelines have made mold growth in buildings a confusing issue. In response, Fungal Contamination: A Manual for Investigation, Remediation and Control provides access to reliable information and procedures by gathering together the key information on mold remediation in one easy-to-read book.

The book is designed to help mold remediation professionals provide a better service, by giving a solid introduction to the field and dispelling the misconceptions which currently abound. But, it also doubles as an impartial reference source for others working to control mold and for those affected by mold in their homes and workplaces–including facility managers, engineers, architects, building owners, and maintenance workers.

Written by a leading industry expert, the book contains solid practical advice in an easy-to-follow format. It also covers a wide range of technical issues in depth, including the health effects of mold, all aspects of mold assessment and remediation, and the steps needed to make sure that mold problems don’t resurface in the future.

The purpose of this book is to provide a working resource which contains a detailed overview of the information currently available on mold in occupied spaces, people’s reactions to it, and the methods of finding and removing it and of dealing with related mold issues. This should allow projects involving mold to be completed in a competent manner, based on information and procedures that are backed up by reliable scientific sources and statistically accepted information. This work was specifically written to allow workers, laborers, builders, maintenance people, facility managers, and others who may have a minimal scientific background to gain the knowledge and understanding they need to address the investigation (assessment), remediation, and prevention or control of mold as part of their daily duties. For those who want to excel in a specific area, this book will both provide an introduction and point the reader towards the other resources that are available.

Organization of book: Every effort has been made to logically organize the vast amount of information contained within this book. In general, chapters begin by giving general information and relating basic concepts, before going on to develop those concepts. Each chapter is designed to allow the reader to gain a good understanding of the subject considered, and includes any specific pieces of information concerned with other topics that may be necessary for a full understanding of the chapter’s subject matter. In an effort to avoid repetition, references are also made to other chapters, in order to point the reader towards additional information on specific topics covered in other parts of the book. The Table of Contents and the Index are reasonably detailed to allow the reader to quickly find any material he or she may need to enhance their understanding of the topic they are reviewing. At the end of each chapter, Key points are summarized to allow the reader to be sure these concepts were grasped.

• Although individual chapters may be read out of order, it is strongly recommended that all readers of any section of the book read the whole of the Introduction (Chapter 1). This contains basic concepts that are referred to continuously throughout the book, and will help the reader to fully understand all the information presented.
    

• The first two chapters give the background necessary to understand the issues involved with the presence of mold in buildings.
   

• The next seven chapters (3-9) discuss the steps that must be taken to properly assess a mold issue in a building and create a plan of action with which to respond.
   

• The next 14 chapters (10 to 23) are the “HOW TO” chapters. These focus on specific aspects, or tasks, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject matter considered. 
    

• Chapter 24 provides information on how to prevent the return of mold growth in a building. It provides a detailed overview of a subject that could easily provide another book of equal length to this one.
   

• Chapter 25 discusses the complications that cause problems when completing projects. This chapter cannot of course cover all the issues, but points out considerations that commonly result in failed or “painful” projects.
   

• Chapter 26 notes resources that will help the reader find additional information on many mold-related topics.
   

•  A glossary and index are provided to help the reader find topics of interest and understand the meaning of terminology that might otherwise be confusing.

A system of symbols has been used throughout the book to help the reader identify information of a specific nature, such as a key point or an area requiring scientific research to further uncover facts that would help us to understand the topic better. These are identified by the following symbols:

	Additional Information – More in depth (for those who really want to dig in)
	Conflicting Viewpoints
	Danger
	Key Points
	Located elsewhere in the book as well
	Research Needed
	Summary Points (wrapping it up)
	Unknown – Areas where the answers are just not known

We hope that you find this book informative, easy to read and a valuable reference tool.

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