Molds can grow on virtually anything around the house — from wood, carpet and food to insulation systems in your walls. Follow these guidelines to help rid your home of nasty mold and mildew. Mold is more common today because the focus on improving energy efficiency has resulted in more airtight homes that don’t breathe […]
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The Termite versus Mold
What causes more structural damage each year to housing, mold or termite infestation? If you compared all insect infestation to mold structural damage you would find out that they actually work hand in hand to create damage around the home structure. They both thrive in moisture or high relative humidity environments. In fact molds actually […]
Why It’s Important To Choose The Right Mold Inspector
Molds are very common in homes and will grow anywhere indoors where there is dampness or moisture. The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria and Aspergillius. We do not have precise information about how often Stachybotrys chartarum, sometimes known as toxic molds are found in homes. While it is less common than other mold […]
Why is mold growing in my home?
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth really should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and […]
Find a Mold Detective
Finding the right inspector begins with a phone call. Talking with a certified mold inspector you get a sense of the inspection process from start to finish. The Mold detective knows how to find and properly report mold growth that may exist in a building using a visual examination and deductive reasoning. Since there are no […]
Mold can grow on many surfaces
You would be surprised to find out how many areas in a home that mold can grow! Mold can grow on many surfaces such as suitcases, clothing and furniture. Damp and humid basements often have mold growing where you least expect. Mold grows on virtually any organic material. There are molds that grow on […]