Mold is a microscopic organism found virtually everywhere indoors and outdoors. Mold can be found on food, plants, and other organic material. Mold can also be found on cardboard, paper, ceiling tile, sheetrock, carpet, carpet padding, wood, plaster, and air conditioning ducts.
The following are some sources of indoor moisture that may cause mold problems in your home or workplace:
- Flooding
- Leaky Roofs
- Humidifiers
- Damp Basements or Crawl Spaces
- Plumbing Leaks
- House Plants
- Steam from showers, baths, and cooking
- Clothes dryers vented indoors
Mold spores are easily detached and made airborne. When moldy materials become damaged or disturbed, spores (reproductive bodies similar to plant seeds) can be released into the air.
People at high risk for adverse reactions to mold exposure are:
- Infants
- Children
- Elderly
- Immune Compromised Individuals
- Pregnant Women
- Individuals with Existing Respiratory Conditions
Mold can cause a wide range of health problems including:
- Wheezing
- Nasal & Sinus Congestion
- Watery & Red Eyes
- Nose & throat Irritation
- Skin Irritation
- Aches & Pains
- Fevers
- Asthma
- Emphysema
Hello, my name is Bob Hutchinson and I am a Certified Mold Inspector and Remediator. If you would like to include a mold inspection with your Home Inspection, please give Simon a call at (315)-345-6726