Correction.A story that appeared in the June 25 issue of Real Estate Weekly contained several inaccurate statements. The correct statements are as follows: * Mold was not a significant health problem following 9/11. * Smoke and debris debris /de·bris/ (de-bre´) fragments of devitalized tissue or foreign matter. In dentistry, soft foreign material loosely attached to a tooth surface. from fires is not a mold generator generator, in electricity, machine used to change mechanical energy into electrical energy. It operates on the principle of electromagnetic induction, discovered (1831) by Michael Faraday. . Fire and smoke damage is the second most common type of property loss, after water damage. * Buildings less than 20 years old are not immune to mold growth. To the contrary, modern construction materials and methods may somewhat contribute to a higher incidence of mold claims, particularly the use of materials such as sheetrock, which acts as a ubiquitous Found in large quantities everywhere. This English word means "all over the place." nutrient nutrient /nu·tri·ent/ (noo´tre-int) 1. nourishing; providing nutrition. 2. a food or other substance that provides energy or building material for the survival and growth of a living organism. source for mold. As well, there is a greater possibility of moisture within an indoor environment that is tightly contained. * 10 sq of mold is not considered extensive by NY Department of Health Guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. : 10 sq or less is considered small; 10-30 sq mid-size; 30-100 large and greater than 100 sq is considered extensive. |
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