On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 18:29:11 GMT, "Joseph Meehan"
wrote:

Tamara wrote:
Mold is nothing to take lightly, and the potential for the entire
attic to be contaminated is strong. I would suggest the attic be
tested for mold to see how far gone it is. And, also have the HVAC
system (ducts) tested for presence of mold as if the contamination is
high, then it could have gone airborne already, and contaminated more
of the house other then just the attic.

You are right that mold CAN be a serious problem, but in this case it
would appear unlikely that there is such a problem. I agree that the mold
should be tested, but if the mold found is tested and found to be of the
common household variety, I don't believe there is cause for a all out war.

It would be very unusual to say the lest to find any home without some
mold.
Check out the Centers for Disease Control report on mold and the
Academy of Sciences report before you post foolishness. In fact,
household mold is not associated with any ill effects in people who
are' nt allergic to the specific mold in question. There's been a lot
of foolishness about mold, but a little research might put your mind
at ease.

Dan