Interior Mold Detection and Inspection Services
For the most part, mold is everywhere and, whether you can see it or not, chances are your property has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the kind of mold that has spread in your house or property can determine the extent of the problem. Mold spores can travel through the air and enter structures through openings like windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a building on clothing, shoes, and pets. It can be basically impossible for you to prevent mold entering your house. You need to take action as mold is growing in your home. Having an expert to turn to who will tell you the strain of mold present is priceless. Add to that an expert who will devise the optimal way to treat it then execute the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial emergency restorative services for a variety of disasters, including mold.Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement Services
When Paul Davis performs an inspection on your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional with in depth knowledge in this field. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be an arduous project. When it comes to taking care of mold safely, it is best working with a company which specializes in all aspects of the process. We offer mold remediation and removal services as well basic mold inspections. Mold can cause damage to your property as well as major health concerns to your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, will adversely affect the health of an individual regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold migrates through any surface it resides in, this means the longer it goes without treatment in your house, the worse its effects are. Paul Davis can accurately identify the types of mold growing in your home and effectively manage treating it.Kinds of Mold
There are 3 basic strains of mold:- Allergenic: These cause and produce allergic reactions.
- Pathogenic: Molds that cause health issues in individuals which suffer with acute illnesses.
- Toxigenic: Any mold that produces toxic microbes.
- Penicillium - A mold that most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium will cause hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
- Aspergillus - This is a warm environment mold which grows both outdoors and indoors. Aspergillus can be found in areas that are excessively damp with extensive water damage, as well as organic matter that is breaking down. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
- Alternaria - Alternaria is commonly located in carpet, textiles, dust, window frames, showers and soil. This large spore mold deposits in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
- Cladosporium - This is the most commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It grows in overtly moist, porous locations like textile and wood. The indoor and outdoor kinds trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
- Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, fortunately is a less common household mold. Stachybotrys requires excessive moisture to thrive, and causes breathing issues, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
- Acremonium - This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. It's a powdery mold that grows in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
- Aureobasidium - This kind of mold is most often found growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It begins pink or light brown in color but darkens to dark brown-black the older it is. This is a highly responsive allergic mold, inducing skin rashes and eye infections.
- Chaetomium - Chaetomium is found in residences after a flood or leaking and in chronically damp conditions. It has a musty odor, cotton like texture and changes colors from white to brown or grey over time. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins which affect the immune system and cause nail and skin infections.
- Cladosporium - This unique mold grows in both warm and cold environments and migrates quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts adversely with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
- Fusarium - This mold is most commonly located in a home's soft goods and grows and migrates in cold weather. A reddish variety is found in organic products like house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms from this mold start out as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections then progresses to bone infections and brain abscesses.
- Trichoderma - This is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. This rapid growth mold has a wool like texture and is mostly green and white. It does well in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, wood and textiles. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
- Ulocladium - Ulocladium is nearly always located in bathrooms and kitchens. It is one of the black molds and contributes to asthma and respiratory ailments.