MOLD REMOVAL INFORMATION:
What is Mold?
- Molds are fungi.
- Can grow inside or outside.
- Can grow on carpets, cloth, sheet rock,
wood, leather, and insulation when moist conditions exist.
- Mold will gradually destroy whatever it
is growing on.
- Molds reproduce by making spores and can become airborn.
- Can have a major impact on health.4
primary categories:
– Allergy
– Infection
– Irritation
– Toxicity
- Mold poses a greater risk to:
–Infants and children
–The Elderly
–Individuals with respiratory conditions or sensitivities such as allergies
and asthma.
–Persons with weakened immune systems (HIV, chemo, and transplant
patients).
- Stachybotrys chartarun (arta)- is the most
common mold found in water damaged homes.
DID YOU KNOW THAT IT CAN TAKE AS LITTLE AS 24 HOURS FOR MOLD,
FUNGUS, OR MILDEW TO BEGIN GROWING?
FACTORS FOR MOLD GROWTH
- Humidity over 60% contributes to mold
growth.
- Leaks that are not properly fixed. (
Roof, plumbing, A/C, etc.)
- Lack of proper ventilation
- Blocked HVAC ducts
- Vinyl wallpaper coverings can trap in
moisture
- Water damage that is not properly
mitigated and/or in time.
- Construction performed during wet
weather that was not properly protected against the elements.
Examples of mold growth and their attributing factors:
A broken air conditioner was a major factor in the abundance of mold
growth shown here.
Vinyl wallpaper coverings and a leaking balcony were the contributing
factors causing this large amount of mold growth. Vinyl wallpaper
traps in moisture allowing ideal conditions for mold growth.
Saving money or not?
As with many, this homeowner thought he was saving money by turning his air conditioner unit
to 80 degrees. The ideal setting is at 74
degrees for hot, humid summer days.
Even the smallest things can cause some major damage……
This toilet was the culprit that allowed over 70,000 gallons of water
to leak into this home.
As is common in Myrtle Beach this was a second home. The owners did not
discover the damage until they returned to their vacation home, two weeks
later.
BEFORE AND AFTER
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS OF TOXIC MOLD OR HOUSE MOLD:
- Respiratory problems such as wheezing and
difficulty breathing.
- Nasal and sinus congestion.
- Burning or watery eyes.
- Reddened eyes and possible blurry vision.
- Sensitivity to light.
- Dry hacking cough.
- Sore throat, which may also include nose
and throat irritation.
- Shortness of breath and lung disease.
- Chronic fatigue
- Skin irritation
- Central nervous system problems such as:
constant headaches, loss of memory, and mood changes.
- Body aches and pains
- Fever
- Headaches
- Immune suppression
If not properly treated, mold will become increasingly hazardous to your health.
Mold prevention:
- Make sure all leaks are repaired when they occur so that excess moisture
does not get in to your home.
- Keep A/C down to at least 77° degrees on
hot, humid summer days.
- Have good ventilation Clearance passing
average rate on passing for the industry on the 1st clearance test is approximately 50 %.
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“Again thank you very much for taking care of our problem in a timely manner and for all your help in bringing about an uneventful end to the whole situation. Also, thank you for going ahead and taking care of the washing machine hose and the icemaker line.
They could have been potential bad problems in the future; therefore, we thank you for seeing the problem and getting it repaired.
We are very grateful for your kindness in taking the time to call and explain the damage, keeping us informed and for meeting with the insurance adjuster and advising him. Although I have not met you, I feel you are a friend. We shall highly recommend you. Your office staff was very kind and helpful when we came to pick out the carpet and the worker who came to put the key box on the door took the time to go over everything with me again and answered y questions. Everyone that I came in contact with was friendly, helpful and upbeat. God’s blessings upon you.”
-Homeowner/FSA Customer, April 2008
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