Interior Mold Detection and Inspection Services
For the most part, mold is everywhere and, whether you can spot it or not, chances are your home has mold lurking just under the surface. Mold is something that occurs naturally, however the species of mold that resides in your house or business can determine the extent of the issue. Mold spores migrate through the air and enter structures through any opening, such as windows, doors and HVAC systems. They can also be brought into a home on clothing, shoes, and pets. It is practically impossible for you to prevent mold infiltrating your home. It's only as there is mold growing in your home that you should be concerned. Having an expert to rely on who will tell you the type of mold present is imperative. Pair that with an expert who will develop the optimal way for treatment then execute the removal process, and you have Paul Davis. We provide professional commercial and residential abatement services for a variety of disasters, including mold.Indoor Mold Remediation and Abatement Services
When Paul Davis performs an inspection on your commercial or residential property for mold, you have a licensed professional with in depth experience in this field. Detecting and identifying mold is step one in what can be a long project. When it comes to the treatment of mold safely, the prime option is to work with a company who specializes in all aspects relating to the process. Paul Davis offers mold removal and remediation services as well basic mold inspections. Mold causes damage to your home on top of major health problems to your family. Mold, unlike most allergens, can adversely affect the health of an individual regardless if they have allergies or not. Mold migrates through the surfaces it's found in, meaning that the longer it remains without treatment in your home, the worse its effects are. The experts at Paul Davis can accurately identify the kinds of mold growing in your residence and effectively manage treating it.Kinds of Mold
There are 3 basic strains of mold:- Allergenic: Which produce and cause allergic reactions.
- Pathogenic: Molds that cause health problems in individuals who suffer from acute illnesses.
- Toxigenic: These molds produce toxic microorganisms.
- Penicillium - This mold most commonly grows on wallpaper, wallpaper glue, decaying fabrics, carpets and fiberglass insulation. It causes 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 organic matter that is breaking down. Aspergillus is also found inside of dust and produces mycotoxins.
- Alternaria - This mold is commonly found in soil, showers, window frames, carpets and textiles. This is a large spore mold that takes traction in soft tissue, like the nose, mouth and respiratory tract.
- Cladosporium - Cladosporium is the most commonly identified outdoor fungi that enters homes. It spreads in overtly moist, porous areas such as wood and textiles. The indoor and outdoor strains bring about asthma attacks as well as induces hay-fever like reactions.
- Stachybotrys - This particularly insidious mold that produces high levels of airborne toxins, fortunately is a less common household mold. It requires excessive damp to grow, and causes breathing problems, flu-like symptoms, loss of hearing and memory, and bleeding lungs.
- Acremonium - This toxic mold thrives in areas of moisture such as humidifiers, drain pans, window sealants and cooling coils. Acremonium is a powdery mold that grows in an array of colors like grey, orange, pink and white.
- Aureobasidium - Aureobasidium is most often found growing behind wallpaper and painted wood surfaces. It begins pink or light brown in color but darkens to dark brown-black the older it is. This highly allergic responsive mold causes eye infections and skin rashes.
- Chaetomium - Chaetomium is found in residences after flooding or leaking and in chronically moist conditions. It carries a musty odor, cottony texture and changes colors from white to grey or brown over time. 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 cold and warm areas and moves rapidly on fabric, upholstery, under floorboards and in carpets. It has a strong reaction with wet tissues like the eyes, nose, mouth and throat.
- Fusarium - Capable of thriving and spreading in cold temperatures, Fusarium is pink or coral in color and is most commonly found in soft goods. A reddish variety is found in organic products like food and house plants, and both strains can move rapidly through a home. Symptoms begin as skin infections, sore throat and runny eyes and progresses 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 that is mostly green and white. It does well in moist and consistently damp areas like HVAC systems, fabric 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 nearly always found in bathrooms and kitchens and is one of the black molds. It contributes to asthma and respiratory ailments.
