Air Date: 9-12-25 | Episode 762
Good day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 762 blog. This week we welcomed Dr. Joe Spurgeon and Danny Gough to discuss issues with moisture and mold in wall cavities and to provide answers to questions: Is mold commonly found in wall cavities? Is mold in wall cavities a growing problem? What causes mold inside wall cavities? Is mold inside of wall cavities geographically variable? How do you sample for and explain findings to clients?
Joe Spurgeon, PHD, has a multidisciplinary doctorate degree in Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Health from the University of Pittsburgh; and was a Certified Industrial Hygienist from 1993 – 2013. His career has included working as a research chemist on the NBS Lead-Paint Poisoning Program, directing the FAA’s Combustion Toxicology Laboratory, performing Health Assessments for CDC/ATSDR, implementing US EPA’s Laboratory Exposure Assessment Project, and working as a consultant specializing in microbial indoor air quality for US PHS. He has performed numerous residential and commercial investigations involving water intrusions and microbial contaminants; has taught courses on mold investigations, sampling, and data interpretation methods; and has served as an expert witness in numerous mold cases. His books are available at http://expertonmold.com/
Danny Gough calls himself a slow learner trying to retire. He works out of Yadkinville, NC and his specialties include Building Performance Consulting, Psychometric analysis and advanced humidity control, Design of HVAC systems for Low Energy Buildings, Geothermal, Solar, Radiant, and Service hot water. Mr. Gough is also an Approved Instructor for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). He also provides continuing education Instruction for American Institute of Architects (AIA) and for builders for the NC licensing board for General contractors.
