I am part of the deep overhang club! In fact, I'm saving up to build my own house in Arizona - a hacienda style with tile and wood floors, huge overhangs, and thick insulating adobe walls with natural earthen plasters inside. Everyone thinks I'm nuts - so, wish me luck!
Very thorough. Seriously awesome. Some questions maybe answered. Dipping roof probably had old water infiltration that ruined rafters and roof decking. Maybe cost prohibiting to home owners thinking they can just bridge over. It may be starting to leak again at that soft spot which is inevitable. Metal duct rusting from inside out, moldy weather striping on door. Metal and some non permeable materials will get cold at night and attract moisture from the air. If they are not then exposed to warm air during the day little evaporation takes place. Example: rebar blows out concrete if too close to surface, vehicles that sit for long periods will rust underneath. Another trick I have found with mold. Walk down in basement. Smells musty. Look for mold on water sponges ( wood joists etc.). Most paint failures due to frequent moisture behind. Weakest link in an old roof are the valleys. Look for leaks under.
Your videos are so clean and crisp ! Well planned and executed. Perfect. I've been very sick from water damaged building illness...lol...so many names for the destruction they cause. Most of my symptoms: stiff, painful muscles, anxiety, memory loss, confusion, memory loss (lol), suicidal ideation.....it's been INSANE. I keep moving from one moldy place to the next...it's been the most difficult 7 years of my life but I'm doing everything I can to get well. If everyone who was sick from mold subscribed to your channel, you'd be the top RUclipsr....but most have no idea that their condition is caused by or, at least, intensified by mold/ mycotoxins. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you for this comment. It’s people like you who really give me the drive to keep churning out videos. I feel your story very deeply. I’ve lived in moldy buildings for as long as I can remember (I’m almost 33). I found mold in my childhood bedroom. But particularly in the past 10 years, it’s been the worst. Looking back, it’s been mind blowing to realize how much of my suffering and symptoms were due to mold. I want to protect others from going through what I went through.
@@HealthyHomeGuide Thanks for your response. It's just so unfortunate that some of us are basically allergic to the world... some people can just live in hoarder heaven with 20 cats and be ok. lol. Have you tried DNRS, rewiring your brain to not react to mycotoxins, etc.? It comes down to feeling safe so our fight or flight (which has been on non-stop since the beginning of our issue) can finally turn off and we go into rest/digest/heal mode. Many people have overcome their sensitivities using this method and it makes sense. It's not really the minute amounts of mycotoxins/ bio-toxins that cause the issues...it's our response to them. When our bodies are screaming "CODE RED !!" , it affects every system in our bodies and we're unable to get past it. Some of us (myself included) are also genetically vulnerable and have an HLA-DR gene that makes it mostly impossible to detox bio toxins. The body sees them and sounds the alarm but it's unable to tag them properly so they can be removed. They end up getting recirculated over and over again in the enterohepatic circulation....our bile carries it throughout the body over and over again. That is why binders must be used..but binders are not 100% effective, it's like dragging a magnet through a bowl of Wheaties to collect the iron shavings....it collects most of them but a trail of shavings is left behind. It's a long process...Couple that with MTHFR mutations which clog up the detox pathways...and it's a recipe for years and years of suffering. I've had to learn to just live with the anxiety, stiffness, memory loss, confusion, rashes, etc...until I can fully get out of mold (if that's even possible in this world).
Those overhangs truly are legendary! This video as a whole is also legendary. It is definitely the most educational video in terms of home inspection I've seen. Your explanations are truly priceless, especially for people like me who are preparing to move to the US with no practical knowledge of the specificity of the different home styles and architecture in your vast country. Amazing work.
I am part of the deep overhang club, on the other side of the world. From the US to the UK and now in the UAE, mold finds away and we need to be even more persistent to fight for our health. Thanks for being a leader in this space and I hope you find the healing that you need in Washington.
Mind blowing. Thank you. This stuff is essential knowledge!! Thank you for going to all this trouble. I can tell I’ll be re-viewing this video often. D.O.C 😉 👍
Keep making videos -- you are so clear and concise and these are so educational!!! I would love a video on proper HVAC info/remy halos/and these add on devices!
I'm happy to be part of the deep overhang club ;-) Friends have commented on how good the air has felt staying in our guest bedroom since I installed an ERV and dehumidifier. When the dewpoint was in the mid 70s a week ago with outdoor temps in the 90s and humidity in the 80s/90s I was thankful to be able to keep it comfortable inside.
Yay, another member! So glad you're feeling the benefits of energy recovery ventilation and dehumidification! It's truly an accomplishment when dew points are above 70 and you're able to keep your home comfortable.
Welcome to Western WA! On the humidity front, I haven't had humidity issues except in the middle fall season where it's wet outside and mild temps from 45-65F. I bought a dehumidifier last year due to that and significantly increased comfort and perceivable air quality. However I've made some decently large changes since then which may improve things. Like an ERV ducted to the HVAC return. Air sealing the attic and increasing insurance. Some fixed door weather stripping. Possibly a big one is a roommate who had left his casement window unlocked which left a sizable cracked open window until I discovered it recently.. On the window front, 2 window panes had their attachment to the frame failed or severely degraded, one of them I was able to wiggle the glass in and out, those IGUs have been replaced with new ones. It's been one of the main focuses of mine to work on air sealing and insulation, mostly for energy but also air quality and control. Strategic closed cell foam injection into the bottoms or tops of exterior walls if it can't be sealed from the crawlspace and attic, sealing outlet and switch box openings with fire block calk. Crawlspace insulation replacement and penetration sealing is the next target.
First of all, thank you SO MUCH for this invaluable info. You're doing phenomenal work. Second, my honest conclusion is that it's virtually impossible for the average person to be as meticulous as you two. Most people just won't do it. Keeping this is mind, I would say for most people it would be more feasible to just bring a tent of some sort. To just setup their own little space. Sure, the heating and cooling cost would be higher but I think it's worth it considering how much of a minefield most homes are.
That's very kind, I appreciate that comment. While I agree with you that the average person likely isn't capable of matching my level of meticulousness, the average person can certainly benefit from using these home inspection strategies. Anyone can look for staining under a kitchen sink, the depth of the overhangs, or rising damp.
Gutter guards are actually a bad thing. Debris will still get caught on it, and it makes it harder to clean the gutters. If enough debris clogs the guards, water won't flow into the gutter and will overflow. There's a roofer RUclipsr/tiktokker who goes into detail about it. I can't remember his name though 😬
Door mold I would say is from them keeping the AC inside too low. Causing condensation on any part of the building envelope that is poorly insulated or air sealed.
Thank you for all the hard work and effort that went into this very informative and entertaining video. I'm happy to be part of the deep overhang club! I will be going through my property to assess and remediate those areas you mentioned. I would imagine that condensation caused some of the mold on or around pipes and vents. Do you recommend insulating pipes, or is it better to allow air flow?
Many thanks for the kind words. Insulating exposed water pipes in an unconditioned basement, for instance, is definitely a good idea for numerous reasons. It just has to be done properly, so there are no gaps in the insulation material.
21:42 The limited effectiveness of the open windows is due to their location - they're all bunched together, acting as a single opening. At least two open windows, far apart, is the best way. To create a constant low level air flow. If there are multiple floors, at least one open window on each floor to vent heavier and lighter than air gases.
What an eye opener. I grew up in Eastern NE. Definitely like the lower humidity in OR What device do you like to use to measure particles and CO² and other toxins. Live in central oregon now near Bend. Smoke from forest fires is a big problem this time of year. Trying to find a better answer to hvac ( I burned wood all winter and used a fan in summer. ) so now need to figure out how to get more cleaner air during the smokey periods which are lasting months now. Any ideas or links would help. Appreciate the attention to mold problems and those from bad construction
I am planning on moving to Colorado or Wyoming because they are dryer states and less moldy. How did you find a suitable apartment or place to live before committing to a lease? Did you stay in an Airbnb before moving into your apartment? Did you move there without a job or is RUclips your full time job? We might be moving without job security. But I honestly think I’ll have an easier time finding a job once I’m there.
(I think my last comment got deleted due to posting sources) Binged all of your videos, very informational. You inspired me to buy an AirGradient One and recirculate my air so now I'm not drowsy anymore due to CO2! Do you think the DIY air purifier in your other video would be sufficient to handle a 3d printer also in the living space? I found the DIY BentoBox purifier which is made specifically for a 3d printer with an enclosure but sadly features a HEPA (80mmX40mmX15mm) and I could not find a comparably sized MERV. It does have carbon pellets, though, as VOCs are the bigger concern with 3d printers - some purifiers like the Nevermore only use carbon pellets.
I love to hear you binged my videos and learned useful stuff! Great question. There are numerous different contexts and settings in which filters are used. The type of filter required varies between them. MERV-13 is optimal in many of these. However, HEPA, with it's high single-pass capture efficiency, is optimal in some. For example, 3D printing! I’m referring to near-field source control, containing harmful particulate generated by a singular source. In that scenario, put a HEPA filter as close to the printer exhaust as possible. This scenario is different from reducing overall particulate counts within a medium/larger room, for which MERV-13 is optimal. Make sense? P.S. As you may know, it's actually best to vent 3D printer fumes to the outside with balanced ventilation (like an ERV/HRV), but if that's not feasible, a HEPA air purifier near the exhaust is the next best thing.
@@HealthyHomeGuide I think you misunderstand the context of the purifiers I mentioned. 3d printer enclosures typically don't have inlet/exhaust, they act more like a closed system (or a mini room) because the primary intention is to retain heat to improve print quality - the inside can be up to 40C. This means a purifier would recycle the same air making MERV the better option, but correct me if I'm wrong. If vents were involved, a tiny ERV/HRV feels way overkill (the enclosure is ~1 cubic foot) but would simply having a small exhaust (pc fan) to the outside to create negative pressure and not involve a purifier be fine? The pressure would be relieved when the enclosure is opened to take out prints but only a small amount of air would enter and not affect the whole room significantly.
After reading your explanation, I'm finding myself getting more confused. I realize I likely don't know enough about 3D printing to give you an answer I'm confident in. Apologies, and good luck!
20:32 that is not staining. That is burnt wood from someone soldering on a valve with a blow torch in a tight space without enough heat protection, and the copper pipe discoloration is normal though possibly a sign of a leak or internal corrosion. I would suspect that the nail used to attach the pipe was of a dissimilar metal to the copper line which is causing the corrosion right at the strap that attaches it. However, that entire area must be sealed up! Tons of gross air from the inside of the wall cavity is leaking out!
I bought a used kitchen made out of solid spruce. At the floor board of the freezer cabinet is a black dent (probably filled with mold). Under the sink the wood has a few spots looking quite used as well. Could that be harmful? I have no known history of disease caused by mold, I just stumbled upon your channel. Also the Apartment was built in 1960, top floor. It was renovated inside before we moved in. The ceilings are a bit yellow, but when I measured humidity of the walls it was 0% on all walls/ceilings, except the bathroom, where its white. You think that is concerning? Over that concrete ceiling is a sloping roof
Fantastic question. Mold is harmful to everyone to a degree, but it's definitely more harmful to some people than others. Reasons for this variation between people include genetic differences, underlying health conditions, and history of exposure. If you and everyone who lives with you feels totally okay, no mental or physical health issues, you might be able to get away with not remediating (assuming your home does have mold issues). Like, maybe you just decide to use a good cleaning protocol, air purifier, ventilator, or maybe none of those. It's really up to you and what you feel you want to do.
Best practice would be for a professional mold remediation company to remove all the water-damaged material without spraying any chemicals. Just remove any material that has gotten wet over the years. Then clean the whole home using a strategy like the one in my video titled "Microfiber Cleaning Removes Pollutants That Air Purifiers Miss". Good luck!
Hope you found a good location to alleviate the allergy and mold reactions. My sinuses in NE where so congested all the time. Not having dairy helped alot ... but not thinking it solved all the problems. But I don't live there now
I haven't eaten dairy in around 9 years, which has helped immensely! Eating a clean diet full of fruits and vegetables and whole foods in general has been key. No processed foods.
The longer the leak has gone on, the more the mold will have pervaded the various parts of the house. However, it's definitely possible to remediate such a leak. It just requires removing all of the water-damaged material, repairing it so it won't leak again, and then cleaning thoroughly.
I live in New York and my house is very old unfortunately 1930’s. I know the house has a lot of mold and I wanted to know ways of cleaning the mold as best as possible and what products to use. Also your video on DIY air purifier will that help with mold spores? Thanks
Old houses can be a challenge. At the end of the day, mold spores and extracellular material are just particulate, which all air purifiers are designed to capture. Units with high CADR like MERV-13 CR box type designs excel at capturing all particles, regardless of size. HOWEVER, it's usually still necessary to supplement an air purifier with remediation/cleaning/ventilation. Mycotoxins on the other hand, must be removed by remediation/microfiber cleaning/ventilation. No air purifier can significantly reduce them, and any who claim to do so are causing more harm than good. Within the next couple weeks, I'll be releasing a video guiding you through the mold cleaning process.
Elegantly simple construction. 4 bedroom. Not near any highways. Minute details perfect. Very deep overhangs all around. Windows have good flashing. Almost no windows on the west and east sides of the house. More windows on the north/south sides, but still not that many, and none of the windows are large. Just strategically placed to allow us to look out at nature. Garage detached from house. Ground sloping slightly away from the house on all sides, 10 foot-long gutter extensions. Foundation extends upward 2 feet from the ground before the siding begins. Gardens are well away from the house. No trees near the house. Basement is unfinished to allow me to see potential leaks. HVAC system is fully-ducted, air-source heat pump. Water heater is heat pump. There's an ERV and dehumidifier built into the ducted system. Kitchen exhaust hood is nearly silent and has make-up air system. LED lights start out more bluish in the morning, and get progressively more reddish in the evening. Water leak sensors near potential leak sources.
How do you know which air quality monitors are trustworthy? I did research on this a while back and just gave up on trying to find third party testing on the accuracy of such devices.
I feel your pain in the "fragrance" insanity. Clean is plenty. Seems folks either have musty smells they want to mask or assume it has to have a "good" smell so clients are impressed. Im not sensitive but i just dont like it. Laundry smells are a big one. Go sniff a dryer vent, if folks use regular laundry detergent and softener stuff,... horrible! My wife is super sensitive so im much more aware. Shopping for a home in the blue mountain area of Pa because of molds etc, etc of the farm land of Lebanon County Pa.
I had a rental home that litterally leaked everywhere! I got out asap but lost alot of money! He continues to rent and not fix problems. That house has to have mold all over in the walls. I was so sick when i lived there. I have been out of the house for a year and still don't fell the best. I definitely feel better but nothing like i use to feel before i moved.
I feel that. I was very badly poisoned by a moldy house I used to live in, and feel a lot better after moving out and being treated, but I'm still not back to where I was before I lived there. The process of recovery is slow. And sometimes it feels like I'm moving backwards. But I've come so far.
It's kind of a long story, but I have a lot of annoying food intolerances and bananas are one of the only things I can eat conveniently while traveling that don't exacerbate my illness.
It's UNBELIEVABLE how many people use these fragranced products.....it all smells like poison to me (and it is). People just don't use their common sense. It's ridiculous. Did you travel with your DIY air purifier/s? I'm living in a slightly moldy house but I can't leave just yet....3 more months and I can leave. I've used a purifier the whole time and some remediation was done by a man who wore zero protective gear and just did a quick scrub/ vacuum and air scrubber.....but I'm in the Houston area and it's very hot and wet. I've just learned to live in a very sick house and body...it is what it is. I use sauna daily, have a hyperbaric chamber that I can use now and then but not for too long or I'm overwhelmed with detox. I use binders daily and eat a low-carb diet, get sunshine, grounding, exercise daily as much as I can tolerate. Nobody really believes how horrific it is and I've learned to count only on myself. It's heartbreaking but I can't focus on that or I'd be dead by now.....just do the best you can and get through it until you can get OUT of it and move on. I actually lived in a very moldy house and knew it would be torture for me ...because my Dad was/is very sick with cancer...but he still refuses to believe it's caused or exasperated by the huge mold issue his flooded house has. That about killed me and I moved into another place with a friend but , despite being "newer" and a million dollar home....I started to feel horrible again and did some investigating. The pipe jacks on the roof were cracked and leaking into the home and I found mold. Now, my mold-sick, cancer-recovering Dad lives here with me off and on so I can cook for him and make sure he's eating and doing what he needs to do to get well....but each time he goes back home, with his shaggy dog, and returns...he brings back more of the mold from his place. I just have to do my best.
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True citizen journalism and science here. This is what we need to be informed about our health. You're an inspiration man.
I love this comment, thank you!
I am part of the deep overhang club! In fact, I'm saving up to build my own house in Arizona - a hacienda style with tile and wood floors, huge overhangs, and thick insulating adobe walls with natural earthen plasters inside. Everyone thinks I'm nuts - so, wish me luck!
Nice, a fellow deep overhang club member! That is awesome! I'd love to see pictures of your house when it's done.
@@HealthyHomeGuide Deal!
You are not nuts at all, such a house would last forever and give you a longer time here to enjoy it. I hope you accomplish your home!
@@kevinkeller1046 Thanks!
These walkthroughs are great to get ideas as a homeowner too!
This video is criminally underrated
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Very thorough. Seriously awesome. Some questions maybe answered. Dipping roof probably had old water infiltration that ruined rafters and roof decking. Maybe cost prohibiting to home owners thinking they can just bridge over. It may be starting to leak again at that soft spot which is inevitable. Metal duct rusting from inside out, moldy weather striping on door. Metal and some non permeable materials will get cold at night and attract moisture from the air. If they are not then exposed to warm air during the day little evaporation takes place. Example: rebar blows out concrete if too close to surface, vehicles that sit for long periods will rust underneath.
Another trick I have found with mold. Walk down in basement. Smells musty. Look for mold on water sponges ( wood joists etc.). Most paint failures due to frequent moisture behind. Weakest link in an old roof are the valleys. Look for leaks under.
Saving to watch later. We appreciate you sir.
I love to hear that! Appreciate you as well.
Just wanted to check back in and do the secret overhang club handshake
Yes!! Hahah I love the idea of an overhang club handshake. The handshake has to involve doing a gesture that resembles an overhang haha
Your videos are so clean and crisp ! Well planned and executed. Perfect. I've been very sick from water damaged building illness...lol...so many names for the destruction they cause. Most of my symptoms: stiff, painful muscles, anxiety, memory loss, confusion, memory loss (lol), suicidal ideation.....it's been INSANE. I keep moving from one moldy place to the next...it's been the most difficult 7 years of my life but I'm doing everything I can to get well. If everyone who was sick from mold subscribed to your channel, you'd be the top RUclipsr....but most have no idea that their condition is caused by or, at least, intensified by mold/ mycotoxins. Thanks for what you do.
Thank you for this comment. It’s people like you who really give me the drive to keep churning out videos. I feel your story very deeply. I’ve lived in moldy buildings for as long as I can remember (I’m almost 33). I found mold in my childhood bedroom. But particularly in the past 10 years, it’s been the worst. Looking back, it’s been mind blowing to realize how much of my suffering and symptoms were due to mold. I want to protect others from going through what I went through.
@@HealthyHomeGuide Thanks for your response. It's just so unfortunate that some of us are basically allergic to the world... some people can just live in hoarder heaven with 20 cats and be ok. lol. Have you tried DNRS, rewiring your brain to not react to mycotoxins, etc.? It comes down to feeling safe so our fight or flight (which has been on non-stop since the beginning of our issue) can finally turn off and we go into rest/digest/heal mode. Many people have overcome their sensitivities using this method and it makes sense. It's not really the minute amounts of mycotoxins/ bio-toxins that cause the issues...it's our response to them. When our bodies are screaming "CODE RED !!" , it affects every system in our bodies and we're unable to get past it. Some of us (myself included) are also genetically vulnerable and have an HLA-DR gene that makes it mostly impossible to detox bio toxins. The body sees them and sounds the alarm but it's unable to tag them properly so they can be removed. They end up getting recirculated over and over again in the enterohepatic circulation....our bile carries it throughout the body over and over again. That is why binders must be used..but binders are not 100% effective, it's like dragging a magnet through a bowl of Wheaties to collect the iron shavings....it collects most of them but a trail of shavings is left behind. It's a long process...Couple that with MTHFR mutations which clog up the detox pathways...and it's a recipe for years and years of suffering. I've had to learn to just live with the anxiety, stiffness, memory loss, confusion, rashes, etc...until I can fully get out of mold (if that's even possible in this world).
Those overhangs truly are legendary! This video as a whole is also legendary. It is definitely the most educational video in terms of home inspection I've seen. Your explanations are truly priceless, especially for people like me who are preparing to move to the US with no practical knowledge of the specificity of the different home styles and architecture in your vast country. Amazing work.
This comment alone makes the work I did to create this video worth it. I appreciate you!
@@HealthyHomeGuide Thank you!
I am part of the deep overhang club, on the other side of the world. From the US to the UK and now in the UAE, mold finds away and we need to be even more persistent to fight for our health. Thanks for being a leader in this space and I hope you find the healing that you need in Washington.
You're absolutely right.
Legendary overhangs, man!
Darn right!
Mind blowing.
Thank you.
This stuff is essential knowledge!! Thank you for going to all this trouble. I can tell I’ll be re-viewing this video often.
D.O.C 😉 👍
I totally agree that this is essential knowledge. I'm glad you appreciated it :) DOC forever haha
really cool study. thanks for sharing!
My pleasure!
Keep making videos -- you are so clear and concise and these are so educational!!! I would love a video on proper HVAC info/remy halos/and these add on devices!
Thanks so much, I strive to be clear and concise :) That's a good suggestion - I'll add it to my list.
Legendary overhangs rule. You did a truly great job on this video.
Deep overhangs forever!! Thanks so much.
legendary overhangs, love this channel!
D.O.C. certified member here, the overhangs aren't deep enough if I can't park my car under them.
Hahah that's a great overhang depth benchmark!
Legendary overhang ; )
Great video concept, great calls to action, and great information/strategies. Thanks!
That's a great comment, thank you!!
I'm happy to be part of the deep overhang club ;-) Friends have commented on how good the air has felt staying in our guest bedroom since I installed an ERV and dehumidifier. When the dewpoint was in the mid 70s a week ago with outdoor temps in the 90s and humidity in the 80s/90s I was thankful to be able to keep it comfortable inside.
Yay, another member! So glad you're feeling the benefits of energy recovery ventilation and dehumidification! It's truly an accomplishment when dew points are above 70 and you're able to keep your home comfortable.
Welcome to Western WA! On the humidity front, I haven't had humidity issues except in the middle fall season where it's wet outside and mild temps from 45-65F. I bought a dehumidifier last year due to that and significantly increased comfort and perceivable air quality.
However I've made some decently large changes since then which may improve things. Like an ERV ducted to the HVAC return. Air sealing the attic and increasing insurance. Some fixed door weather stripping. Possibly a big one is a roommate who had left his casement window unlocked which left a sizable cracked open window until I discovered it recently.. On the window front, 2 window panes had their attachment to the frame failed or severely degraded, one of them I was able to wiggle the glass in and out, those IGUs have been replaced with new ones.
It's been one of the main focuses of mine to work on air sealing and insulation, mostly for energy but also air quality and control. Strategic closed cell foam injection into the bottoms or tops of exterior walls if it can't be sealed from the crawlspace and attic, sealing outlet and switch box openings with fire block calk. Crawlspace insulation replacement and penetration sealing is the next target.
Thank you! That's helpful, I appreciate the heads up. And the weatherization/air sealing tips!
First of all, thank you SO MUCH for this invaluable info. You're doing phenomenal work.
Second, my honest conclusion is that it's virtually impossible for the average person to be as meticulous as you two. Most people just won't do it. Keeping this is mind, I would say for most people it would be more feasible to just bring a tent of some sort. To just setup their own little space. Sure, the heating and cooling cost would be higher but I think it's worth it considering how much of a minefield most homes are.
That's very kind, I appreciate that comment. While I agree with you that the average person likely isn't capable of matching my level of meticulousness, the average person can certainly benefit from using these home inspection strategies. Anyone can look for staining under a kitchen sink, the depth of the overhangs, or rising damp.
Australia has some good overhangs and eaves, and for that reason I'm part of the deep overhang club
Interesting, I didn't know that!
I’m part of the deep overhang club ;)
That's what I like to hear!
Love that maple-tree-seed-pod fan!
Isn't it beautiful? Love it.
Gutter guards are actually a bad thing. Debris will still get caught on it, and it makes it harder to clean the gutters. If enough debris clogs the guards, water won't flow into the gutter and will overflow. There's a roofer RUclipsr/tiktokker who goes into detail about it. I can't remember his name though 😬
Thanks for the information! I'll look into it.
Door mold I would say is from them keeping the AC inside too low. Causing condensation on any part of the building envelope that is poorly insulated or air sealed.
BINGO! This is most likely the cause.
Thank you for all the hard work and effort that went into this very informative and entertaining video. I'm happy to be part of the deep overhang club! I will be going through my property to assess and remediate those areas you mentioned. I would imagine that condensation caused some of the mold on or around pipes and vents. Do you recommend insulating pipes, or is it better to allow air flow?
Many thanks for the kind words. Insulating exposed water pipes in an unconditioned basement, for instance, is definitely a good idea for numerous reasons. It just has to be done properly, so there are no gaps in the insulation material.
I am part of the deep overhang club
Good video :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
21:42 The limited effectiveness of the open windows is due to their location - they're all bunched together, acting as a single opening. At least two open windows, far apart, is the best way. To create a constant low level air flow. If there are multiple floors, at least one open window on each floor to vent heavier and lighter than air gases.
I'm part of the deep overhang club.
Love to hear that :)
What an eye opener. I grew up in Eastern NE. Definitely like the lower humidity in OR
What device do you like to use to measure particles and CO² and other toxins. Live in central oregon now near Bend. Smoke from forest fires is a big problem this time of year. Trying to find a better answer to hvac ( I burned wood all winter and used a fan in summer. ) so now need to figure out how to get more cleaner air during the smokey periods which are lasting months now.
Any ideas or links would help.
Appreciate the attention to mold problems and those from bad construction
Thanks for watching! I linked the devices I use in the description.
I have videos about air purifiers for improving air quality.
Can you do a video on how to find a good apartment. We are going to go through this process soon. And I’d like a video to share with myself husband.
This information in this video is perfect for that, honestly. I used it while searching for apartments myself.
I am planning on moving to Colorado or Wyoming because they are dryer states and less moldy. How did you find a suitable apartment or place to live before committing to a lease? Did you stay in an Airbnb before moving into your apartment? Did you move there without a job or is RUclips your full time job? We might be moving without job security. But I honestly think I’ll have an easier time finding a job once I’m there.
Yup, we stayed in airbnbs while searching. I work full time remotely as a scientist in cancer genomics, so I have that flexibility.
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Binged all of your videos, very informational. You inspired me to buy an AirGradient One and recirculate my air so now I'm not drowsy anymore due to CO2!
Do you think the DIY air purifier in your other video would be sufficient to handle a 3d printer also in the living space?
I found the DIY BentoBox purifier which is made specifically for a 3d printer with an enclosure but sadly features a HEPA (80mmX40mmX15mm) and I could not find a comparably sized MERV. It does have carbon pellets, though, as VOCs are the bigger concern with 3d printers - some purifiers like the Nevermore only use carbon pellets.
I love to hear you binged my videos and learned useful stuff! Great question. There are numerous different contexts and settings in which filters are used. The type of filter required varies between them. MERV-13 is optimal in many of these. However, HEPA, with it's high single-pass capture efficiency, is optimal in some. For example, 3D printing!
I’m referring to near-field source control, containing harmful particulate generated by a singular source. In that scenario, put a HEPA filter as close to the printer exhaust as possible. This scenario is different from reducing overall particulate counts within a medium/larger room, for which MERV-13 is optimal. Make sense?
P.S. As you may know, it's actually best to vent 3D printer fumes to the outside with balanced ventilation (like an ERV/HRV), but if that's not feasible, a HEPA air purifier near the exhaust is the next best thing.
@@HealthyHomeGuide I think you misunderstand the context of the purifiers I mentioned. 3d printer enclosures typically don't have inlet/exhaust, they act more like a closed system (or a mini room) because the primary intention is to retain heat to improve print quality - the inside can be up to 40C. This means a purifier would recycle the same air making MERV the better option, but correct me if I'm wrong.
If vents were involved, a tiny ERV/HRV feels way overkill (the enclosure is ~1 cubic foot) but would simply having a small exhaust (pc fan) to the outside to create negative pressure and not involve a purifier be fine? The pressure would be relieved when the enclosure is opened to take out prints but only a small amount of air would enter and not affect the whole room significantly.
After reading your explanation, I'm finding myself getting more confused. I realize I likely don't know enough about 3D printing to give you an answer I'm confident in. Apologies, and good luck!
20:32 that is not staining. That is burnt wood from someone soldering on a valve with a blow torch in a tight space without enough heat protection, and the copper pipe discoloration is normal though possibly a sign of a leak or internal corrosion. I would suspect that the nail used to attach the pipe was of a dissimilar metal to the copper line which is causing the corrosion right at the strap that attaches it. However, that entire area must be sealed up! Tons of gross air from the inside of the wall cavity is leaking out!
Is there a webaite to rent/buy a high performance house?
I bought a used kitchen made out of solid spruce. At the floor board of the freezer cabinet is a black dent (probably filled with mold). Under the sink the wood has a few spots looking quite used as well. Could that be harmful? I have no known history of disease caused by mold, I just stumbled upon your channel.
Also the Apartment was built in 1960, top floor. It was renovated inside before we moved in. The ceilings are a bit yellow, but when I measured humidity of the walls it was 0% on all walls/ceilings, except the bathroom, where its white. You think that is concerning? Over that concrete ceiling is a sloping roof
Fantastic question. Mold is harmful to everyone to a degree, but it's definitely more harmful to some people than others. Reasons for this variation between people include genetic differences, underlying health conditions, and history of exposure. If you and everyone who lives with you feels totally okay, no mental or physical health issues, you might be able to get away with not remediating (assuming your home does have mold issues). Like, maybe you just decide to use a good cleaning protocol, air purifier, ventilator, or maybe none of those. It's really up to you and what you feel you want to do.
Do you have suggestions for mold remediation after a long term leak is repaired in crawl space?
Best practice would be for a professional mold remediation company to remove all the water-damaged material without spraying any chemicals. Just remove any material that has gotten wet over the years. Then clean the whole home using a strategy like the one in my video titled "Microfiber Cleaning Removes Pollutants That Air Purifiers Miss". Good luck!
Hope you found a good location to alleviate the allergy and mold reactions.
My sinuses in NE where so congested all the time.
Not having dairy helped alot ... but not thinking it solved all the problems. But I don't live there now
I haven't eaten dairy in around 9 years, which has helped immensely! Eating a clean diet full of fruits and vegetables and whole foods in general has been key. No processed foods.
If there is a house that had a leak for years, is there a way to get rid of the mold?
The longer the leak has gone on, the more the mold will have pervaded the various parts of the house. However, it's definitely possible to remediate such a leak. It just requires removing all of the water-damaged material, repairing it so it won't leak again, and then cleaning thoroughly.
Ah, I wish I asked for longer overhangs when I had my roof sort-of rebuilt. Shading in the summer, and water protection all year around.
Indeed! If it's too late to improve the overhangs, it may be beneficial to think about improving the window flashing, if you can.
I live in New York and my house is very old unfortunately 1930’s. I know the house has a lot of mold and I wanted to know ways of cleaning the mold as best as possible and what products to use. Also your video on DIY air purifier will that help with mold spores? Thanks
Old houses can be a challenge. At the end of the day, mold spores and extracellular material are just particulate, which all air purifiers are designed to capture. Units with high CADR like MERV-13 CR box type designs excel at capturing all particles, regardless of size. HOWEVER, it's usually still necessary to supplement an air purifier with remediation/cleaning/ventilation. Mycotoxins on the other hand, must be removed by remediation/microfiber cleaning/ventilation. No air purifier can significantly reduce them, and any who claim to do so are causing more harm than good. Within the next couple weeks, I'll be releasing a video guiding you through the mold cleaning process.
@@HealthyHomeGuide I’m desperately looking forward to that video lol. Thank you, and looking forward to your next videos.
I am part of the deep overhang club. nothing to comment . just wanna help you with an algo boost
Just stumbled upon your channel. How would you describe your dream house if you find build it?
Elegantly simple construction. 4 bedroom. Not near any highways. Minute details perfect. Very deep overhangs all around. Windows have good flashing. Almost no windows on the west and east sides of the house. More windows on the north/south sides, but still not that many, and none of the windows are large. Just strategically placed to allow us to look out at nature. Garage detached from house. Ground sloping slightly away from the house on all sides, 10 foot-long gutter extensions. Foundation extends upward 2 feet from the ground before the siding begins. Gardens are well away from the house. No trees near the house. Basement is unfinished to allow me to see potential leaks. HVAC system is fully-ducted, air-source heat pump. Water heater is heat pump. There's an ERV and dehumidifier built into the ducted system. Kitchen exhaust hood is nearly silent and has make-up air system. LED lights start out more bluish in the morning, and get progressively more reddish in the evening. Water leak sensors near potential leak sources.
How do you know which air quality monitors are trustworthy? I did research on this a while back and just gave up on trying to find third party testing on the accuracy of such devices.
I feel your pain in the "fragrance" insanity.
Clean is plenty. Seems folks either have musty smells they want to mask or assume it has to have a "good" smell so clients are impressed.
Im not sensitive but i just dont like it. Laundry smells are a big one. Go sniff a dryer vent, if folks use regular laundry detergent and softener stuff,... horrible!
My wife is super sensitive so im much more aware.
Shopping for a home in the blue mountain area of Pa because of molds etc, etc of the farm land of Lebanon County Pa.
Good luck with the home search!!
I had a rental home that litterally leaked everywhere! I got out asap but lost alot of money! He continues to rent and not fix problems. That house has to have mold all over in the walls. I was so sick when i lived there. I have been out of the house for a year and still don't fell the best. I definitely feel better but nothing like i use to feel before i moved.
I feel that. I was very badly poisoned by a moldy house I used to live in, and feel a lot better after moving out and being treated, but I'm still not back to where I was before I lived there. The process of recovery is slow. And sometimes it feels like I'm moving backwards. But I've come so far.
We're u in ohio after the chemical train de railed? It blasted everywhere with chemicals they burned all in PA and south
Nope, that happened long before I was in Ohio. Funnily enough, I actually made a video about that derailment. It was one of my first videos lol
if your buying a hame, hire a mold detection dog
Interesting! Is that a thing? My dog has an insanely good sense of smell, maybe I should train him in this hehe
You really got it bad.
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comment blah blah, we don't need a cue. curious as to why ya put bananas in the back window of your car?keep up the good videos!
It's kind of a long story, but I have a lot of annoying food intolerances and bananas are one of the only things I can eat conveniently while traveling that don't exacerbate my illness.
Why does everyone have that exact same grey carpet (including myself)!
I was wondering the same thing for this entire trip lol
It's UNBELIEVABLE how many people use these fragranced products.....it all smells like poison to me (and it is). People just don't use their common sense. It's ridiculous.
Did you travel with your DIY air purifier/s? I'm living in a slightly moldy house but I can't leave just yet....3 more months and I can leave. I've used a purifier the whole time and some remediation was done by a man who wore zero protective gear and just did a quick scrub/ vacuum and air scrubber.....but I'm in the Houston area and it's very hot and wet. I've just learned to live in a very sick house and body...it is what it is. I use sauna daily, have a hyperbaric chamber that I can use now and then but not for too long or I'm overwhelmed with detox. I use binders daily and eat a low-carb diet, get sunshine, grounding, exercise daily as much as I can tolerate. Nobody really believes how horrific it is and I've learned to count only on myself. It's heartbreaking but I can't focus on that or I'd be dead by now.....just do the best you can and get through it until you can get OUT of it and move on. I actually lived in a very moldy house and knew it would be torture for me ...because my Dad was/is very sick with cancer...but he still refuses to believe it's caused or exasperated by the huge mold issue his flooded house has. That about killed me and I moved into another place with a friend but , despite being "newer" and a million dollar home....I started to feel horrible again and did some investigating. The pipe jacks on the roof were cracked and leaking into the home and I found mold. Now, my mold-sick, cancer-recovering Dad lives here with me off and on so I can cook for him and make sure he's eating and doing what he needs to do to get well....but each time he goes back home, with his shaggy dog, and returns...he brings back more of the mold from his place. I just have to do my best.