Mold Removal

Mold Growth Can Occur In Any Building Or Air Conditioning System Having A Moisture Problem

There are over 100,000 species of fungi, also known as mold. Most types of molds that are routinely encountered in the U.S. are not hazardous to healthy individuals. However, overexposure to common molds can aggravate allergies, asthma, sinus conditions and headaches in sensitive people. The serious effects of overexposure to common molds are fevers, fatigue and breathing problems, while overexposure to certain types of fungi, known as toxic molds can cause severe problems such as nosebleeds, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and permanent lung damage.

Areas that are chronically moist provide ideal conditions for mold growth since all molds need water to grow. Materials high in cellulose content such as sheet rock, ceiling tiles and wood become ideal breading grounds for mold when they are exposed to a moisture source. Mold growth can also occur in HVAC Systems that have been inadequately maintained.

It is important to promptly address water and moisture problems to prevent mold contamination. Removal of the water source, such as repairing a leaky pipe is the first and easiest step in avoiding mold growth. Mold in HVAC systems is removed by cleaning the air ducts. Evidence of toxic mold growth requires remediation procedures such as removal of sheet rock, wood beams, carpeting and ceiling tiles and the disposal and/or hygienic wipe down of the contents of the affected areas.