You guys sent in some really great questions for our free event “Avoiding Mold In Home Building”. I had many I didn’t get to, so I’m answering them in this video!
Many of you already know me, but if you don’t, I’m Cheryl Ciecko; Architect, Founder of AvoidingMold.com and a mold and water damage expert. The latter came about after my own family dealt with mold illness in more than one moldy home.
That’s why I’m on a mission to teach as many homeowners (and mold-aware building pros!) how to safely deal with mold, and more importantly, how to avoid the building defects that cause mold and build safe, healthy homes!
In this video, we’ll talk about:
- Mold and moisture content in lumber
- Pier foundation options (pre-cast, metal, waterproofing)
- Short crawlspace design and site drainage
- Sils and pressure treated wood for chemical sensitivies
- Heat pumps to power radiator
- Where to place French Drains around your property
- What to spray on moldy lumber to clean it
- Can you travel with mold sensitivies?
- Where to find mold-aware healthy home builders
- Metal roofs vs shingles; which roof is better?
- Do you always need a rainscreen?
- Best windows and how to avoid leaks
- What are the weaknesses and cons of pre-fab homes?
- Are wood frame homes better factory or stick built?
- Are mini splits safe or will they always have mold?
- Will painting shellac on exterior walls cause mold?
- Condensation issues in Barndominiums
- How to condition storage structures in the Deep South
- Are whole home zip systems worth the money?
- How to hire reliable mold remediators
- How to find the equilibrium in your home
The cost of a house is a lot of money. What it costs for this course is a tiny percentage if you can avoid spending up to $50,000 on remediation down the road because something was overlooked.
I’ve been doing this for over 20 years, researching this stuff to save my own family. And I it’s now my mission to help other people know as much as they can possibly know so they don’t have to go through what I went through. So that’s what my mission is. Thank you for being here!
Become An Informed Homeowner With The Confidence and Understanding To Navigate The Home Building Process While Prioritizing Mold Prevention!
Discover an interactive online program to build a healthy, mold-free home with guidance from a building professional and mold expert with my “Building A Safe Home” interactive online program!
If you are remediating or building, I consult with homeowners and builders to ensure moisture management is properly addressed from the start. (See options for Consulting in our site menu above), but first and foremost; I invite you to join me as a student in my in-depth, interactive program to build any style of healthy home; “Building A Safe Home”! ⬆️
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Cheryl Ciecko is an ALA, LEED AP, Licensed Architect who helps homeowners and building professionals create safe homes through online education to prevent mold, water damage, and poor indoor air quality.
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The information contained in this presentation is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure any disease, ailment or injury to the body. It is not medical advice. FDA regulations prohibit the use of medical claims in conjunction with the sale of any product not approved by the FDA. Statements made herein have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Any products, techniques, and/or personal usage tips referred to are not suggested as a replacement for proper treatment from a licensed health care professional. I am not a licensed health care professional and the decision to use or not to use any of this information is the sole responsibility of the listener and/or reader. Everyone is an individual with different body types, different blood types, different body chemistries, and it is important to remember that what works for one person may not work for another person.