Indoor Mold Detection and Inspection Services
Mold is pretty much everywhere and, whether you can identify it or not, chances are your home has mold lurking out of eyesight. Mold is a part of nature, however the kind of mold that is found in your home or business can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores move through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also enter a residence on clothing, shoes, and pets. It is practically impossible for you to stop mold encountering your property. It's only as the mold is growing in your property that you should be concerned. Having an expert to speak with who will tell you the species of mold present is worth the expense. Add to that an expert who will orchestrate the best way for treatment and carry out the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional home and commercial abatement services for all sorts of disasters, including mold.Services for Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement
When Paul Davis performs an inspection on your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional that is experienced in this area. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be a long procedure. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, it is best to work with a company that specializes in all aspects relating to the process. Paul Davis offers mold remediation and removal services in conjunction with basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your property as well as major health concerns for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, can negatively affect the health of an individual whether they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through the surfaces it lives in, meaning the longer it remains without treatment in your property, the worse its effects are. The professionals at Paul Davis can accurately identify the types of mold growing in your property and effectively manage treating it.Kinds of Mold
There are 3 basic species of mold:- Allergenic: Which cause and produce allergic reactions.
- Pathogenic: These molds cause health problems in individuals that suffer with acute illnesses.
- Toxigenic: Any mold that produce toxic substances.
- Penicillium - A mold that most commonly feeds on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. Penicillium causes hay-fever like reactions and induces asthma attacks.
- Aspergillus - This is a warm weather mold that grows indoors and outdoors. It can be located in areas of extreme dampness and extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. Aspergillus can also found in dust and produces mycotoxins.
- Alternaria - This mold is commonly found in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This large spore mold deposits in the respiratory tract, mouth and nose.
- Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the highest commonly identified outdoor fungus which enters homes. It grows in porous, damp areas like wood and textiles. Both the indoor and outdoor strains trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
- Stachybotrys - This particularly insidious mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, fortunately is a less common household mold. It needs excessive damp to grow, and causes breathing problems, symptoms reminiscent of the flu, hearing and memory loss, and bleeding in the lungs.
- Acremonium - This toxic mold grown in areas of condensation like cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. It's a powdery mold that grows in a variety of colors like pink, white, grey or orange.
- Aureobasidium - This type of mold is often found growing behind painted wood surfaces and wallpaper. It starts out light brown or pink in color but darkens to dark brown-black as it ages. This is a highly allergic responsive mold, causing skin rashes and eye infections.
- Chaetomium - This mold can be located in houses after a flood or leaking and in chronically wet conditions. It has a dank odor, cotton like texture and changes colors from white to brown or grey over time. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system and cause nail and skin infections.
- Cladosporium - Cladosporium grows in cold and warm environments and migrates quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts strongly with wet tissues in eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
- Fusarium - Capable of growing and migrating in cold weather, Fusarium is coral or pink in color and is commonly found in soft goods. A reddish strain is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms begin as a sore throat, runny eyes and skin infections then can progress to brain abscesses and bone infections.
- Trichoderma - Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. This rapid growth mold has a wool like texture that is mostly white and green. It grows in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, textiles and wood. Along with health symptoms the same as other mycotoxins, this mold also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
- Ulocladium - Ulocladium is mostly found in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds that contributes to asthma and respiratory illnesses.
