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Water damage and mould growth in buildings : Causes, detection, identification, remediation and health implications

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  • Singh, Jagjit

    (Environmental Building Solutions Ltd, UK)

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This paper is about water damage in buildings and the resulting mould infestation, its causes, detection, identification, remediation and health Implications. The author believes based on science, practical experience and successful case studies over the last 37 years that by proper understanding of the causes, much misdiagnosis, misidentification and mistreatment can be avoided, and correct testing, identification and enumeration of the moulds is the vital key to successful remediation measures. All moulds are not equally destructive, toxic or pathogenic. It is important to determine the type and extent of both visible and non-visible mould and hidden moulds in floor voids, wall voids and other confined spaces.

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  • Singh, Jagjit, 2024. "Water damage and mould growth in buildings : Causes, detection, identification, remediation and health implications," Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation, Henry Stewart Publications, vol. 12(4), pages 321-332, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:aza:jbsav0:y:2024:v:12:i:4:p:321-332
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    Keywords

    water damage and mould; causes of mould; moulds and health Implications; detection of mould; hidden moulds; mould remediation;
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    • R3 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - Real Estate Markets, Spatial Production Analysis, and Firm Location

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