SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. and BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 27, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- American Mold Guard, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMGI) and Betke Homes, Inc., a Southwest Florida-based custom home builder are protecting every home they build with an antimicrobial surface treatment offered by American Mold Guard, the leading mold prevention services company.
"During construction, lumber lies on the ground and is easily exposed to moisture which feeds mold spores," said Alexander Betke, president of Betke Homes, Inc. "I was noticing that material was arriving at the job site with visible signs of mold. A builder can take every measure to ensure a home is properly constructed to prevent moisture from coming into the structure. But if they use lumber that is moist, or that has visible mold growth, no preventative measure will stop the mold from leeching in. We decided to take a proactive stance in our fight against mold and mildew in the homes we build. We wanted to provide our customers with a thorough, comprehensive program designed not only to treat the areas of possible moisture intrusion such as windows and doors, but to also obliterate the spores already living on delivered materials. American Mold Guard provides the most complete solution because they treat the most expensive part of the home. Using their antimicrobial surface treatment is standard operating procedure for every home we build."
For homeowners in Florida, mold infestation is generally not covered by their homeowners insurance, creating a huge financial impact for both the owner and the builder. American Mold Guard helps multi-family developers, single-family and custom builders differentiate themselves from their competition. Prior to the hanging of interior drywall, American Mold Guard ensures that all structural surfaces are free from mold and then applies its antimicrobial coating to protect the structure from future mold growth. Additionally, American Mold Guard performs a comprehensive inspection after treating a structure, and warrants the building against future mold contamination.
The American Mold Guard warranty is address-specific and transferable to the homeowner, helping mitigate liability for builders. Since most homeowners can no longer get mold coverage through their traditional property insurance, it is American Mold Guard's belief that its warranty provides a financial incentive to homeowners and assurance that their homes are protected.
Betke Homes believes the AMG process eliminates liability issues as well. The company provides each customer with a photo-montage on its Web site for each stage of construction. In doing so, customers can see the condition of the building materials and "if there is mold, they will see it," notes Mr. Betke.
"Builders who recognize the value of mold protection benefit twofold -- decreasing their liability and increasing customer peace of mind," said Bob Domlesky, vice president and general manager of American Mold Guard's Florida region. "Our 15-year warranty in Florida and proven antimicrobial surface treatment protects the top builders across the State."
About American Mold Guard:
American Mold Guard, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMGI), founded in 2002, is the industry leader in the field of mold prevention services. Its services are primarily focused on the real estate construction industry in California, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina, with active expansion throughout the United States. Its customers include many of the largest national and regional homebuilders. For more information please visit the company's website: www.americanmoldguard.com.
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