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Expert Profile: David Deal

Expertise:  Indoor air quality, mold, compliance questions as well. Also, expert on lead, asbestos, radon, and most any other environmental/industrial hygiene issues.

Experience in the area
20 years

Publications
Applied Biology

Education/Credentials
BS Physics, held CIH

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Prestige Points: 720
Knowledge   9.95   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.91   Best of the best
Timeliness   9.73   Best of the best
Politeness   9.95   Best of the best
Number Of Questions
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1
Max Questions to be Asked
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5
Total Questions
(since joining AllExperts)
105
Recent Reviews from Users
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User Comments
Dear Mr. Deal, I really appreciate your knowledge, expertise, and quick response to my questions. Based on your recommendations, we will try to r
(joyzesiger on 08/26/08)
David, I love learning new research techniques, and being exposed to new data bases. Your personal empower method of answering my questions is most ap
(Donna Sundin on 08/11/08)
Thanks! I sure hope it's the VOC's...
(Lotta on 07/28/08)
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Recent Answers from David Deal
2008-08-29  Basement ventilation First, I would invest in small hygrometer, or humidity meter. Most hardware stores or Radio Shack shoud have one for under $20. Just try to get one that tracks high and lows. It should stay somewhere...
2008-08-27  Popcorn Ceiling Weakening Popcorn ceilings can contain asbestos. First thing would be to notify the landlord, in writing. They have legal obligations to take action, depending on the state. Second, you can look in the yellow...
2008-08-23  Odors in house As for sealing concrete, I ecomend using any Quick-Crete products. There are many available from many manufactures but they are made here in Atlanta and carried by Home-Depot so I tend to use them. So...
2008-08-23  Odors in house Great description and great details! First, the pink is a bacteria, not certain what it is. Do you have well water? If not, call the city water department to get information and possibly testing...
2008-08-16  venting a bathroom in old building In Georgia, building code allows you to just open the window. If you want to use a fan, then open the window, top preferable, and build a wodden cover the size of the vent duct. Cut a hole in it. Close...
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