At Diversified Coatings, Inc., we understand that mold is probably the most unwelcome guest in anyone’s home, school, or workplace.

Besides health concerns and the extreme costs associated with mold and fungal contamination, we all pay a greater price by ignoring the problem.

Today, the impact of mold can no longer be ignored.

After extensive R&D and the development of a proprietary EPA registered mildewcide, we have developed “mold-fighting” paints and primers, that will change the way you think about painting when it comes to mold protection.

The more you know about mold, the better off you will be when it comes to making decisions on how to deal with a mold problem.

Facts & Figures

Mold is one of Nature’s most efficient recyclers, breaking down organic matter and serving a key role in the ecosystem.  Although mold spores drift in and out of our indoor environment continuously, if these tiny spores settle on damp areas in our living and working spaces, mold contamination is inevitable.

Currently, there are no local, state or federal regulations on how to assess mold contamination or regulate mold clean-up. Thus, most insurance companies won’t cover the cost of mold damage.  And few people realize that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines clearly state that “mold clean up is considered a housekeeping task that is the responsibility of the homeowner or landlord.” *

1. According to the US Census Bureau, there are over 119 million housing units in the United States and nearly 4.7 million commercial buildings, and almost all of them experience leaks, flooding, or other forms of excessive indoor dampness at some time.

2. The EPA claims that the air you breathe indoors in roughly four times more polluted than the air you breathe outdoors.

3. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, the number of mold claims increased 548% between the first quarter of 2000 and second quarter of 2001.

4. Currently, federal or state established standards of safety thresholds for mold exposure are nonexistent. And in 2004, 22 states considered adopting mold legislation.

5. The EPA claims that eliminating mold growth can prevent costly damage to building materials and furnishings.

6. The World Health Organization estimates that up to 30 percent of all new and remodeled buildings worldwide are subject to occupant complaints and absenteeism related to indoor air quality.

7. In a survey by the National Association of Home Builders, 28% of builders reported having mold in at least one house under construction in 2003.

8. The University of Minnesota warns that children, the elderly and people suffering from a weakened immune system are at greater risk for developing mold-related illnesses. 

9. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission states that people spend about 90% of their time indoors, which increases their risk to biological pollutants.

10. The EPA claims that one third to one half of all structures have damp conditions that can grow mold and other pollutants.

*Up- to-date information on mold can be found at the Environmental Protection Agency’s website: www. epa.gov.

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