Protect Your Family from Black Mold

No homeowner wants black mold, but what is it? Black mold (also known as Stachybotrys) likes to grow in damp places and is usually found in areas where condensation has collected or where there's been water damage. These spores enter the house by doors, small openings or brought in on shoes and clothing. Although most fungus found in your house are harmless, black mold causes health problems after long term exposure.

How Black Mold affects Health

The spores black mold releases are the major cause behind black mold poisoning. Typically symptoms include chronic sneezing, eye, nose and throat irritation as well as skin rashes. Other symptoms include chronic fatigue and persistent headaches. Nausea, vomiting and bleeding in the lungs and nose are seen in the most severe cases of long term exposure.

About Mold

Black mold grows quickly, so you should never postpone calling a professional to inspect for mold growth. They can go unnoticed for weeks, and then spring up virtually overnight. Once mold produces colonies in your living space, it immediately breeds and discharges toxins that make life miserable for occcupants:

  • Mold releases a strong, musty scent that stops rooms from smelling fresh.
  • Mold wreaks havoc on allergy-sensitive people, as well as those with asthma, causing a physical reaction.
  • Mold can cause coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, and trouble breathing.
  • Mold toxins can cause long-lasting inflammation and continuous cold-like symptoms.
  • People with compromised immune systems can get systemic infections of the lungs, skin, or digestive tract.
  • In rare cases, mold toxins can cause neurological problems or even death.
  • The more lengthy the exposure, the more severe the danger.
Exceptionally humid homes and offices can be subject to mold invasions even if no water damage has occurred. If you see or smell something that could be mold, get a skillful opinion immediately. If you want to eradicate mold, the environment where it thrives must first be eliminated. Water sources have to be dealt with, and any residual moisture must be carefully dried out. Only then can mold removal and remediation start. Whether a leaky roof, burst pipe, or other entry point, it isn't enough to curtail the tide. Moisture can soak out-of-sight sections of your home. Without proper cleanup procedures, mold will keep coming back to these areas. Contact Paul Davis today if you suspect your home contains black mold. Our team inspects for presence of black mold before remediation. You can rely on our contractors to remove black mold quickly. Don't risk your health, call for an inspection for black mold today.