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Are you concerned about the health of your family?

Mold and mildew are major concerns for many households and businesses. If conditions are favorable in your home or building for mold growth, it will continue to spread through the structure. People may begin to suffer from asthma, respiratory infections, and allergies if not treated.

What Is Mold?

Molds are microscopic, single-celled, living organisms which have existed since the dawn of time. In nature, these organisms decompose dead matter. If molds didn’t exist, dead trees and animals would simply lay around. There are literally thousands of types of molds and fungi. Moisture is the cause of mold growth! Inside the structure, molds are among the worst enemies. Fungi, yeast, bacteria, mold and mildew thrive in damp environments, and are commonly found in heating ducts, carpets, walls, and ceilings. Molds can cause illness and literally eat a home! Many people first become aware of the problem by an unexplainable illness.

noticing black or odd colored splotches on the wall, smelling a foul odor, or experiencing an unexplained illness. If not caught early, mold remediation can become very expensive. Compounding that problem, some insurance policies cover mold remediation and others do not.

Environmental Influences and should I be concerned with mold?

Possibly. Everyone is exposed to some mold daily, and it is common to find mold spores inside the structure. Mold is found in areas of high moisture and may become airborne in your area. Mold can produce serious health effects through inflammation, allergy or infection. Symptoms of a mold problem often include black or odd colored splotches on organic material such as rotting lumber, drywall, bathroom tiles, shower curtains and produce a foul odor.

COMMON MOLD RELATED AILMENTS

Do you or your family suffer from any of the following health issues?

    • Persistent colds
    • Chronic headaches
    • Flu-like problems
    • Eye, nose, throat irritation
    • Bloody noses
    • Sinus congestion
    • Breathing problems
    • Achy joints
    • Persistent fatigue
    • Persistent cough

SICK BUILDING SYNDROME

    • Musty smells in your home?
    • Visible mold or growths on walls, ceilings or floors?
    • Water leaks from plumbing, roofing or other sources?
    • Humidity over 50% in parts of your home?
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