I have now spoken to the experts on mold and I have a big problem to deal with. The mold in the basement IS circulating in the house. And yes, through the furnace as well. There are several options we have.
We are having an expert come in Tuesday and do a report. It's $400. The whole house will be tested from top to bottom to determine the level of mold, and the sources. He will then recommend some contractors to come. So what I gather is we will always have a wet basement, and when you have a wet basement you have to keep everything that can harbour mold out of it. Nothing cloth, paper, cardboard.. and I have lots of that down there. Paint on the walls an floor also harbour mold. And the lying bastards who sold us the house tried to cover everything up by painting the walls and floor. Which makes mold. Mold cannot survive on concrete alone. So, clean it up, take the paint off, and take everything out of the basement and leave only items that will not be conducive to mold. Second option and more permanent choice is to weather proof the walls, meaning dig around the house.. and to break the floor and re-cement. That choice is easily $10,000. The first choice I have no idea until they do the testing and I talk to the contractors, but I am assuming it's not nearly as much.
So Lyric and I are currently living at the Ronald MacDonald House next door to our hospital. Its a beautiful place and have many things to help us.. and Avery is staying with Paul and my friends on the weekends.
Life is definitely challenging at times.. and faces you with many road blocks. I'm going to be a medical expert and mold and basement expert...
My social worker is working on helping us get some funding through some charities. She also said with my permission she would call Holmes on Homes.. which I said yea! of course!
So we now have to wait and see what the report says.
We have clinic tomorrow for Lyric's counts, and I definatly have a little cold I'm hoping he doesn't catch.
Everyone please send some green energy... xo
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I am so sorry you are having to go through all this. (But I was happy to read that Lyric is doing well...) I know what you mean about mold and old houses. We have radiators and not a furnace so it might be slightly better in our house, but who knows? Anyway, we will be praying for you and this new situation. take care, Nancy, Pete and kiddies
ReplyDeleteWhen it rains it pours...and in your case it is a frickin hurricane with gale force winds!!! Man, it's one hit after the other for you...I'm so sorry you're having all this bad luck!! I really hope that karma is gearing up for something spectacular for you and your family!! You guys deserve it after all the shit you've been through/are going through!!!! Still, now and in the future, if there is anything I can do...don't hesitate.
ReplyDeleteI feel horrible that this has happened to you. You are so strong and I know that somehow, you will all get through this. I think calling Holmes on Homes is a great idea. If there is anything I can do please call me.
ReplyDeletehope you get some answers and a solution SOON!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Ohhh Holmes on Homes is a great idea. I am sure with the charity aspect that your case will be hard to turn down. I wonder if we all write in to them if it will help your case (more people support).
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that Lyric is doing well and hopefully his count will be excellent.
Ashley C
Sara, I'm sending the green energy your way, always. I'm also SO happy to hear that Lyric is doing well, and you're all surviving, with prayers and support from amazing people, taking each day as it comes. I also dealt with the mold issues in my house, old bathroom = moldy. And the spours were a flying, through the whole home. They wanted to sell me a $400 machine, which cleans the air. But instead, I chose to rip apart the bathroom, get to the source.
ReplyDeleteI love you darling, and blessings sister. Also, my last day of work is on the 10th, so if you're ever needing a sitter in the next 5 months, give me a shout! I am FREE and would LOVE to help you in anyway possible.
Lovage! xoxoxoxo