What Kind of Mold is in my house? Is it toxic mold?
Mold cannot be identified by sight and there are thousands of species of Mold. The first step is to collect samples and have the lab analyze them.
How did Mold get in my house?
Mold is everywhere and is not uncommon to find in a home. Water intrusions such as roof or pipe leaks, abnormal humidity levels, and clogged ducts and filters can cause Mold growth.
Where does Mold grow?
Mold can grow almost anywhere there is an organic host in your living environment. Mold cannot grow on metal, such as your air ducts, but can grow on other organic sediments present in those air ducts.
How can I tell if there is Mold in my home?
Some Mold problems are obvious, you will see it. Other Mold problems may be identified by “red flags” such as a musty smell, visible water stains or its various health effects.
Can I stop Mold from growing in my home?
Clean air ducts and air purification systems are good preventative measures yet an immediate response to any water intrusion is the number one defense to preventing Mold as Mold activity can occur as soon as 24 hours after a water intrusion. |