Mold Information

Mold can be lots of places in and outside of the home. Some molds are extremely dangerous to people, especially people with respertory problems or certain allergies. There has documented been cases where the mold was so severe, that the owners had to move out of their own home.

With the oil issues of the 1970's the government started enforcing higher energy regulations on homes. This issue is again a hot topic. The more air tight and energy efficient you make a home, the more susceptible you are it allergies, air pollutants, and mold. Older homes could breath more, essentially allowing cleaner fresh air into the house easier. Today's homes allow far less air movement, so essentially the house traps moist air. The first sign of problems is a musty smell, but some people are affected with no indications.

Mold growth can start as soon as 24 hours after water has entered the structure.  Mold can often be seen in the form of a stain or a dark area on the drywall. When molds are present in large quantities, called colonies, they become a health concern.

 Molds are divided into three basic groups based on health effects: 

 Molds are divided into three  groups based on  their effects:

Allergenic molds- These types of molds can be know to cause  symptoms like headache, itchy eyes or throat, and fatigue.

Toxic molds- These types of mold can cause serious health issues in almost everyone. These issues may be short-term irritations to even cancer.

Pathogenic molds- These types can cause suppression to  immune systems, or serious health issues in a person who already has a weak immune system.