Mold and its woes

Leaky plumbing, roofs and windows and improper property drainage can result in rot and mold when water gets where it’s not supposed to be (“Just a Patch or a Plague?” by Janet Eastman [July 10]). This is often the result of improper construction and building code violations. It is not the fault of homeowners, but blaming them has become a convenient cop-out for builders and insurance companies that well know the difference between a little mold in the shower and mold inside walls from construction defects.

You’re right that insurance companies are excluding mold coverage now, and they are also dropping customers who do get mold. When these companies delay or deny claims, they allow leaks and mold to grow larger. .

Cindy Schnackel

Edmond, Okla.

Cindy Schnackel is a member of the Oklahoma chapter of Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings