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Chapter 1

Virginia Tech Study

A Virginia Tech study, "How to Prevent and Remove Mildew in Relation to the House and Household Furnishing," co-authored by Kathleen Parrot, Extension Housing Specialist, said the following about keeping moisture away from your home:

On Basements

Dampness in the basement is often caused by condensation of warm, moist air on cooler interior wall and floor surfaces...Runoff from gutters and downspouts should be directed away from the house.

On Exterior Walls and Siding

Moisture, and therefore mildew, can be controlled to a degree by arranging landscaping so that natural breezes can flow near the house and dry the siding if it becomes wet from rain or dew. Keep shrubs away from the walls.

Gutters and Downspouts, as well as a moderate roof overhang, will help.

Speaking in a 1997 article, Andrew Streifel, a hospital environment specialist at the University of Minnesota, commented on the health problems associated with mildew growth in homes:

"The body reacts to mold particles which are airborne, spread and breathed into out lungs.” Streifel went on to say that continued exposure to mold can put inhabitants at risk of numerous illnesses.

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