The Property Damage & Health Concerns that Come with Mold

The Property Damage & Health Concerns that Come with Mold

If left untreated, indoor mold pollution may cause extensive property damage & health concerns to those exposed. In order for mold to flourish, it only requires two components: moisture & a porous surface. A porous surface experiencing water damage due to a leak, condensation or high humidity levels within your home only takes 72 hours until mold begins to grow!

The physical damage your home may experience due to water damage & mold contamination include:

1. Structural weakening
2. Roof leaks & contamination
3. Wall leaks & contamination
4. Floor leaks & contamination
5. Window leaks & contamination
6. Furniture contamination
7. Improper A/C function & contamination
8. Poor air quality

The health concerns residents may experience due to water damage & mold contamination is:

1. Respiratory Discomfort
   1. Lung infections
   2. Trouble breathing
   3. Nasal congestion
   4. Throat pain
   5. Cold like symptoms
   6. Flu like symptoms

2. Nervous system discomfort
   1. Headaches
   2. Watery eyes
   3. Skin irritation
   4. Trouble sleeping

Mold is a part of our everyday environment and is common within nature itself. Casual exposure to nature’s mold does not pose a threat to humans; in fact outdoor mold often circulates throughout our home’s air conditioning unit! However, there are limits of natural environmental mold allowed indoors, and there are strands that have a zero tolerance limit. The different strands of mold can be separated into two categories, toxic and non-toxic. Although all mold within your home is unsafe to inhale, some molds pose much larger health risks. Toxic molds call for a zero-tolerance policy where no single spore is acceptable, where as non-toxic molds have an acceptable limit indoors. When conducting our mold assessments, we send samples off to the lab for analysis; reports show what strands of mold we’re dealing with, the quantity & how to handle it appropriately.

Mold is a major toxin to the human body. When exposed over an extended period of time, it may cause irreversible damage & sometimes even death. Those most susceptible to mold related health complications are children due to their undeveloped immune systems, and elderlies due to their compromised immune systems. Here at Mold R Us your health is our first priority, and we will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your home returns to a safe living environment.

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