In this episode of Chicks in Construction, Mikki Paradis and Jessica Abreu dive into a homeowner story involving mold, excessive humidity, HVAC problems, poor ventilation, and major construction issues that eventually led to a lawsuit.

The homeowner discovered mold appearing throughout the home, including inside cabinets and around areas where water was stagnant. After testing, the source was connected to extremely high humidity and problems with the home's HVAC system. The home was reaching 70 to 80% humidity, the HVAC system was not properly removing moisture, and water was found inside the ductwork. The attic was also poorly ventilated, and the home was not fully weatherized.

The repairs quickly became expensive, with estimates reaching $60,000 to $80,000. The story eventually uncovered documents that allegedly showed the previous owners knew about similar problems before selling the home. The homeowners are now involved in litigation and say they have documentation supporting their case. The hosts discuss the importance of inspections, documentation, proper HVAC installation, ventilation, weatherization, and understanding what you are getting into when buying a home.

Mikki and Jessica also talk about why they want to hear stories from both homeowners and builders, including situations where homeowners may be contributing to construction problems themselves.

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00:00 Welcome to Chicks in Construction

05:00 How this homeowner story began

10:00 Mold found inside the home

12:00 Problems with the shower

16:00 Mold and stagnant water

18:00 HVAC and humidity problems

21:00 The HVAC installation issues

23:00 Poor attic ventilation

25:00 The cost of fixing the home

28:00 Why the homeowners went to court

31:00 Evidence and the legal case

34:00 Health concerns and living with mold

36:00 The homeowner's health improved

38:00 The seller disclosure issue

40:00 Discovering the previous lawsuit

43:00 Evidence in the case

45:00 A possible fight and win story

47:00 How to submit your story