Mold Testing & Inspection

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Whether it’s peace of mind or identifying what mold ecologies are in your indoor environment. We can give you a breakdown of what is there, along with a count to understand the affected level in the relative air. The results given can also be used by an allergy specialist to see if you are allergic to any fungal ecologies notated on the samples taken. Being allergic to penicillin could make you uncomfortable in an environment with elevated penicillium.

What is Mold?

Mold exists everywhere; there are no indoor spaces where you can not find it. However, without sufficient moisture, it cannot grow, so a specific sign of mold growth is the presence of too much moisture. These bacteria, also known as fungi, are microorganisms that generally have thread-like bodies and reproduce by producing spores. Spores are generally round or ovoid single cells (but in some cases multicellular) that are dispersed from the thread-like body of the mod, called mycelium. Spores can be colorless or pigmented and vary in size. There are about fifty to one hundred different molds that are typically found growing indoors in water-damaged buildings.

Mold Pollution

This refers to the growth of fungi in a building, resulting in a negative impact on the use of that structure. The negative impacts generally fall into two categories: the destruction of the structure itself and adverse health impacts on the building’s occupants. It is estimated that about ten percent of U.S. buildings may suffer from this type of pollution.

Water problems in buildings are generally the result of leaks from roofs or plumbing condensation, and flooding. When building materials or furnishings such as wood, drywall, ceiling tiles, or carpets get wet, mold will grow on them. The types of substrates and the amount of moisture will often determine what kinds of fungi that grow. Even though moisture control is key to controlling mold growth and eliminating its effects on the building’s structure or the building occupants.

Mold and Health Impact

Dampness may show up as visible moisture, like leaks, or as high humidity. Dampness in homes or buildings creates the environment for mold spores to grow. Dampness can cause harm even when mold is not present. Excessive moisture also promotes the growth of dust mites, cockroaches, bacteria, and viruses, which can impact health.

Exposure to mold can trigger allergic reactions and asthma symptoms in people who are allergic. However, even without the bacteria, dampness indoors causes asthma attacks and other upper and lower respiratory problems. Anyone with or without allergies may experience irritation of the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs when exposed to airborne fungi particles. An uncommon disease known as hypersensitivity pneumonitis has been associated with exposure to indoor mold in people who have weakened immune systems.

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