AQS develops mold-resistance rating.(Newsworthy)

From: Buildings | Date: August 1, 2006 | Copyright information

A new test method from Atlanta-based Air Quality Sciences (AQS), in conjunction with the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute (GEI), measures the mold resistance of newly manufactured building materials. Products are tested and given a performance rating of 1 to 4 (1 being highly susceptible to mold growth, and 4 being highly resistant to mold growth).

The GEI will use this rating system to develop product-certification criteria ...

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