Interior Mold Inspection and Removal Services
Whether you can see it or not, there is a good chance mold is on your property. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the species of mold that grows in your home or business is the real issue. Mold spores migrate through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as doors, windows and HVAC systems. They can also enter a residence on clothing, shoes, and pets. It is practically impossible for you to eliminate mold entering your home. It's only as mold is growing in your property that you have cause for concern. Having an expert to rely on who will advise on the kind of mold present is imperative. Add to that an expert that can devise the optimal way for treatment then perform the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential restoration services for a variety of disasters, including mold.Indoor Mold Removal and Abatement Services
When you have Paul Davis inspect your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional who has in depth knowledge in this field. The detection and identification of mold is the first step in what can be a long project. When it comes to dealing with mold safely, the best choice is to work with a company who specializes in all aspects of the process. Paul Davis provides mold removal and remediation services in conjunction with basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your residence along with major health concerns for your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, can negatively affect the health of any person regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold spreads through any surface it grows in, this means the longer it remains without treatment in your home, the worse its effects are. The experts with Paul Davis can accurately identify the species of mold growing in your property and effectively manage treating it.Kinds of Mold
There are 3 basic types of mold:- Allergenic: Which cause and produce allergic reactions.
- Pathogenic: These molds cause health issues in people who suffer from acute illnesses.
- Toxigenic: Any mold that produce toxic microorganisms.
- Penicillium - This mold most commonly thrives on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying textiles, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It will cause hay-fever type reactions and induces asthma attacks.
- Aspergillus - This is a warm environment mold that thrives both indoors and outdoors. Aspergillus can be discovered in areas that are excessively damp with extensive water damage, as well as decomposing organic matter. It is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
- Alternaria - Alternaria 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 most commonly identified outdoor mold which enters homes. It grows in porous, damp environments like wood and textiles. The indoor and outdoor kinds trigger asthma attacks along with inducing hay-fever like reactions.
- Stachybotrys - This particularly horrible mold that produces airborne toxins at a high level, luckily is the least common household mold. Stachybotrys requires excessive moisture to grow, and causes breathing issues, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
- Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of moisture like cooling coils, humidifiers, drain pans, and window sealants. It's a powdery mold that grows in a variety of colors like grey, orange, pink and white.
- Aureobasidium - This mold is often discovered 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 highly responsive allergic mold is responsible for causing eye infections and skin rashes.
- Chaetomium - Chaetomium can be located in homes after a flood or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It carries a dank odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to brown or grey as it ages. Chaetomium is also known to produce mycotoxins that affect the immune system and cause skin and nail infections.
- Cladosporium - This unique mold grows in both warm and cold areas and migrates quickly on upholstery, fabrics, carpets and under floorboards. It reacts strongly with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
- Fusarium - This mold is commonly found in soft goods and thrives and migrates in cold temperatures. A reddish strain is found in organic products like house plants, and both strains can move quickly through a home. Symptoms from this mold start out as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes and can progress to brain abscesses and bone infections.
- Trichoderma - Trichoderma is a highly allergic mold with 5 subspecies. It's a rapidly growing mold with a wool like texture and is mostly green and white. It does well in consistently damp and moist areas like HVAC systems, wood and upholstery. Along with health symptoms associated with other mycotoxins, Trichoderma also destroys the surfaces it grows on, causing decay and structures to crumble.
- Ulocladium - Ulocladium is nearly always found in kitchens and bathrooms. It is one of the black molds and contributes to respiratory ailments and asthma.
