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are hired for our (40) year Stability, Proven Reliable Quality, and
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About!
Serving San Diego County and Southwest Riverside
San
Diego (619) 233-0903 / S. D. Coastal (760) 436-1292 / S. D. Inland
(760) 740-9000
Temecula (951) 695-4900
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Toxic Mold Spores affect Health & reduce Investment Value.
Health related issues from mold, mildew, and fungus link to the Sick Home Syndrome, furthermore,
depending on coverage, insurance may not have a duty to investigate, defend, or indemnify
any claim or suit seeking such damages.
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Roof
systems such as tile serve to protect the waterproofing roll roofing
Underlayment from ultraviolet light (U. V.) exposure, therefore,
attempting to clean roof tile and/or waterproof deck surfaces using
harsh chemicals / detergents / cleaning agents can destroy the waterproofing
system. The Underlayment serves as the waterproofing; therefore,
cleaning detergents to include certain chemicals used for cleaning can
become trapped under the roof tile or roof covering resulting in
deteriorating the Underlayment.
Roof discoloration: The
appearance of mold and/or discoloration on roof surfaces such as
concrete and clay tile, asphalt shingles, flat and low pitched (BUR)
with rock cap or smooth surface cap sheet, as well as other type roof
systems, can be an indication of mold infestation requiring testing by
a mold specialist, which may also involve a qualified licensed roofing
contractor in order to perform destructive testing involving removing the roof
covering, allowing visual spot inspections of the roof substrate
sheathing.
Health
officials recommend eliminating all molds from inside the home and/or
structure inhabited by humans. Air born (mold particles) produce
toxins, Toxic Odors and volatile organic compounds (VOL) released by
the organism which continue to affect competing species, including
humans, even after the mold itself is dead. Furthermore, Toxic Odors
from mold particles are easily inhaled. However, not all types of fungi
including some black molds are toxic. Nonetheless, Health officials
recommend eliminating all molds from inside the home and/or structure
inhabited by humans.
Roofing
defects resulting in toxic-mold, personal injury, and property damage
lawsuits claims are on the rise. Construction contracts Terms and
Conditions reality relates to often containing clauses requiring the property owner to take
out insurance to cover the risk of damage to the property, i.e., Owner
shall have contractor listed as additional assured on fire and
comprehensive insurance policy by means of endorsement or shall furnish
waiver of subrogation for fire and those items covered under
comprehensive policy including vandalism; or shall purchase separate
policy to protect contractors interest.  Such
clauses can have an unexpected effect on the property owner’s ability
to recover compensation for negligence on the part of the contractor.
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There
are many varieties of mildew with many variations in growth and
appearance, however, Mold growth, which thrive on organic materials
such as wood and paper can grow very rapidly resulting in a Sick Home Syndrome that not only affects the structure but can also create Medical Conditions, therefore, property owners should take steps necessary to deprive the mildew of sufficient moisture.
Health
related issues from mold, mildew, and fungus relate to the Safe
Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65), therefore,
pursuant to that Act, understand that visual signs of moisture in ceilings and walls can be a red flag for silent and relentless attackers
of trapped moisture resulting in discoloration, mold, mildew, and
fungus releasing spores and other allergens, which can affect indoor
air quality from water intrusion. Visually inspect the
ceilings, walls, and floors for stains and/or water intrusion, because trapped moisture can also cause dry rot damage to the roof sheeting substrate, rafters, fascia, top plates, studs, etc.
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Fungus
or Fungi is a general term for mold, mildew, mushrooms, yeast, and
puffballs. Fungi (Stachybotrys chartarum) reproduced by releasing air
born floating spores which can grow on humidity in and around moist
objects such as found in the bathroom and kitchen, in closets to
include confines of trapped air in the ceiling and wall's and in the
attic resulting from water intrusion through the roof, which become trapped
under the roof Underlayment, entering through the roof substrate
sheeting, which may be visible from moisture stains in the ceiling,
under roof eaves as well as through exterior walls and floors from below grade standing moisture, which have poor drainage at the perimeter of an exterior wall.
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Toxic
Mold produces hazardous byproducts (Mycotoxins) which can affect
individuals with asthma and other respiratory problems triggering
health problems. Some
forms of mold organisms even in small quantities can provoke adverse
health reactions in susceptible individuals, ranging from allergic
symptoms to infectious diseases to include cancer, birth defects, and
reproductive harm.
Roof
systems such as tile serve to protect the waterproofing roll
roofing (Underlayment) from ultraviolet light (U. V.) exposure, therefore, attempting to clean roof tile and/or waterproof deck surfaces using harsh chemicals/detergents/cleaning agents can destroy the waterproofing system.
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The Underlayment serves as the waterproofing; therefore, cleaning
detergents to include certain chemicals used for cleaning can become
trapped under the roof tile or roof covering resulting in deteriorating
the Underlayment.
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Foot Traffic to access roof areas can result in damaging roof tile as well as the Underlayment, as the tile have sharp edges, which can penetrate the Underlayment.
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Roof discoloration:
The
appearance of mold and/or discoloration on roof surfaces such as
concrete and clay tile, asphalt shingles, flat and low pitched (BUR)
with rock cap or smooth surface cap sheet, as well as other type roof
systems, can be an indication of mold infestation requiring testing by
a mold specialist, which may also involve a qualified roofing
contractor to perform
destructive testing by removing the roof covering, allowing visual
spot inspections of the roof substrate sheeting.
Health officials recommend eliminating all molds
from inside-and-outside the structure inhabited by humans.
Air
born mold particles produce toxins, Toxic Odors and volatile organic
compounds (VOL) released by the organism which continue to affect
competing species, including humans, even after the mold itself is
dead. Furthermore, Toxic Odors from mold particles are easily inhaled.
However, not all types of fungi including some black molds are toxic.
Nonetheless, Health officials recommend eliminating All Mold from inside the home or structure inhabited by humans.
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Pursuant
to the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act (Proposition 65)
- Property owners have a duty to protect their property from toxic chemicals,
Toxic Odors, and substances such as Stachbostrys Mold. |
Insurance Coverage and Mold Exclusion: Depending
on type of coverage, Insurance coverage may have a Mold Exclusion
relating to coverage for any loss, damage, cost, claim, expense,
bodily injury, property damage, or medical payments arising from or
in any way involving, directly or indirectly, mold fungi, mildew,
spores, wet or dry rot, or similar organisms, regardless of cause.
Furthermore, (depending on coverage), the insurance company may not
have a duty to investigate, defend, or indemnify any claim or suit
seeking such damages.
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Disclaimer:
Certain
information provided by other parties is deemed reliable, but is not
guaranteed, therefore should be independently verified. Furthermore, images
and informational material provided on our web site are strictly for
reference to help property owners and others to understand the
background of our construction company and are in no way to be
construed as a "How to Guide" for any specific project.
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