Got a water leak? How long till mold growth starts? Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net A lot of people ask us how long it takes mold to grow after a recent water incident; this is the most common question that arises in a persons mind after a leak. I am preparing this information for home owners, realtors, and…
DetailsIs My Home Making Me Sick? Americans tend to view their homes as safe havens. What few people realize is that the air in their home can be more polluted than outdoor air, leading to health problems. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, people spend almost 90 percent of their time indoors. Due to…
DetailsWhy Your California Home Should Undergo Annual Mold Inspections Are you a California homeowner? If you are, do you know if you currently have a mold problem? Although a large number of California homeowners are able to tell right away if they have a mold problem, as mold is often easy to spot, there are…
DetailsFound Mold In Your Home? Get A Mold Inspector For Peace Of Mind Mold is a problem that all of us will most likely have to face in our homes someday. Whether it’s a small, easily containable spot under the sink or something that involves walls getting ripped out is left up to circumstance. When…
DetailsWhy and When to Hire a Mold Inspector Here are five reasons to consider a more extensive on-site investigation for toxic or allergenic mold: People in the building are at particular health risk: elderly, infant, immune-impaired, asthmatic, history of respiratory illness or other medical complaints which might be caused by or aggravated by mold, allergens,…
DetailsPotential Health Effects Associated with Inhalation Exposure to Molds and Mycotoxins Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Allergic Reactions (e.g., rhinitis and dermatitis or skin rash); Asthma; Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis; Other Immunologic Effects Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. The health effects listed above are well documented in humans.…
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13 Common Indoor Air Quality Conditions That Plagues Us All Mold and water damaged building materials When leakage occurs it results in the growth of mold that in turn results in the release of pungent smelling and irritating volatile organic compounds, and allergenic mold spores into your air. Persons with allergies or asthma often…
DetailsLos Angeles Mold Inspector Talks About Mold & Your Health Left untreated, mold will spread throughout your property not only destroying the walls and framework of your home, but it will also contaminate your furniture, carpet, electronics, and clothes. If mold is not detected early, your personal property may be completely destroyed. Mold will not…
DetailsChecking for Mold Contamination Inside Wall Cavities Image: FreeDigitalPhotos.net Wall cavities have been recognized for some time as significant growth sites for toxic molds. Growth of these fungi in wall cavities can occur as a result of a number of circumstances ranging from construction and design defects to accidental water intrusions. Assessment of microbial contamination…
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