Mold is a type of fungus
May 1st, 2009Mold is a type of fungus that grows on plants and fibers and is most often associated with damp, musty locations such as bathrooms, basements and attics. Mold, Allergens, VOC’s, Bacteria and other potentially harmful airborne pollutants commonly lurk in indoor environments. Mold travels through the air as tiny spores which like to make their home in wet areas, where they breed. Mold spores present in large quantities can present health hazards to humans potentially causing allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Some molds also produce mycotoxins thus with high levels and prolonged exposure in workplaces for example can lead to neurological problems and in some cases death. Mold visibly can be difficult to detect especially when hidden behind walls, other times can be more obvious in leaky or musty areas. The cure to repair or prevent mold conditions require mold inspections often times with the use of infrared scan guns that can see behind walls to detect affected areas. Mold inspections aid in air quality investigation methods and remediation procedures such as mold cleanup, handling toxic mold contamination and building or mechanical system repairs. Other practices to mitigate mold issues in buildings or homes are to reduce or eliminate moisture levels and to remove affected materials. Water damage describes a=2 0large number of possible losses caused by water intruding where it will enable attack of a material or system by destructive processes such as rotting of wood, growth, rusting of steel, de-laminating of materials such as plywood, and many, many others. Water damage is the largest number of home owner’s insurance claims. There are three categories of Water damage, from what is called “Clean Water to Grey Water to Black Water” describing water damage ranging from broken supply lines, sump pump failures, water discharge from dishwashers or washing machines, sewage, seawater, ground surface water or standing water. Accelerated levels are contaminating water sources that affect the indoor environment. Water damage at worst levels can contain unsanitary agents, harmful bacteria and fungi, causing, severe discomfort or sickness. When not properly dried out and restored, it can lead to lingering residue thus mold build up and its various health related issues.
Our local company aired April 1, 2009 by Fox News, being in business for over 22 years called Executive Restoration who’s owner (and expert inspector) restoration and damage prevention for NC and SC. They provide first class business and residential mold inspections, prevention and remediation. They have a crew and equipment to handle total restoration of water damage from the biggest company to the smallest home. Go to www.executiverestoration.com or call (704) 545-0098.