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Certified Mold Inspection And testing Services
Mold Air Sampling / Testing
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Direct Surface Sampling / Testing
Mold air sampling is performed to compare outdoor and indoor spore counts and genera. Indoor samples are generally collected in suspect impacted areas, and/or adjacent areas. Samples are sent to a AIHA accredited laboratory for a non-viable total spore count and identification of different categories of mold spores analysis
Direct Surface Sampling / Testing
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Direct Surface Sampling / Testing
When discoloration or stain is observed during an inspection in a suspected area of your home, direct surface sampling is recommended. Samples are collected to determine whether or not the visible stains, discoloration, etc, is indicative of mold growth at the sample area.
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
The purpose of a mold clearance inspection / Post Remediation Inspection is to assure that the mold cleanup has been done correctly and effectively in the work area, and to confirm that the cleanup did not accidentally distribute high levels of moldy dust and debris into other building areas.
Mold Inspection
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Mold Clearance Inspection / Testing
Our Certified Mold Inspector's goal, is to find out if an unusual mold condition exist at your property with A mold inspection and mold testing, to determine why and where it is occurring, and to determine what needs to be done to properly correct the mold problem.
Certified Mold Inspector
Our professional mold inspection typically covers the interior living space, basement, attic and crawl space. Exterior surfaces are examined for evidence of moisture intrusion and potential for future problem areas, using all up-to-date equipment including thermal imaging camera, bore scope, moisture meter to collect information and determine what caused the problem. We follow all Mold Inspection Standards of Practice during the mold inspection. Mold samples are take with the approval of the customer, to know what kind of mold is present and mold spore level in the air. All samples are sent to a AIHA Accredited Laboratory for analysis. All mold inspection reports are available within 24hr to 48hrs as long as mold sample have not been collected.
Mold Inspections Consists Of :
- Client Interview
- Invasive Or Non-invasive Mold Inspection
- Areas Of Concern
- Determining The Cause
- Moisture Meter Readings
- Thermal Imaging Scans
- Boroscope Use In Wall Cavities
- Picture Documented Report
- Remediation Protocol
Reasons To Have Your Home Or Business Inspection And Tested For Mold
- Recent Flooding
- Plumbing Leak
- Visible Mold
- Health Concerns
- Musty Odor
- Piece Of Mind
- Property Transactions
Equipment used During A mold Investigation
Moisture Meter
Psychrometric Reading
Boroscope Camera
Moisture meters are tools that use electrical conductivity or radio frequency emissions to measure and quantify moisture in building materials such as framing, walls, ceilings, cabinetry, flooring systems, and contents
Boroscope Camera
Psychrometric Reading
Boroscope Camera
Borescopes are used when the area to be inspected is inaccessible, or excessive damage may be unnecessarily caused to inspect areas such as interstitial cavities, under flooring systems, or in subspaces
Thermal Imaging
Psychrometric Reading
Psychrometric Reading
A thermal imaging camera cannot “see” moisture or mold in walls, but it can detect subtle temperature differences and patterns that reveal the existence of water. Moisture is one of the most difficult issues to detect in a building - the signs are subtle and easy to miss until water starts dripping from the ceiling.
Psychrometric Reading
Psychrometric Reading
Psychrometric Reading
Psychrometry is the study of the relationship between air, humidity (relative humidity and humidity ratio (GPP), temperature, and their effect on various materials
Symptoms Of Mold Exposure
How mold affects people
Most people have no reaction when exposed to molds. Allergic reactions, similar to pollen or animal allergies, and irritation are the most common health effects for individuals sensitive to molds. Flu‐like symptoms and skin rash may occur. Exposure to molds may also aggravate asthma. In very rare cases, fungal infections from building‐associated molds may occur in people with serious immune disease. Most symptoms are temporary and eliminated by correcting the mold problem.
Who is affected by exposure to mold?
There is a wide variability in how people are affected by airborne mold spore exposure. Currently, there is no established airborne concentration that is known to adversely affect any individual’s health. People who may be affected more severely and quickly than others include:
- Infants and children
- Elderly people
- Pregnant women
- Individuals with respiratory conditions or allergies and asthma
- Persons with weakened immune systems
Some of the symptoms of mold exposure
A mold allergy causes the same signs and symptoms that occur in other types of upper respiratory allergies. Signs and symptoms of allergic rhinitis caused by a mold allergy can include:
- Sneezing
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Cough and postnasal drip
- Itchy eyes, nose and throat
- Watery eyes
- Dry, scaly skin
Those with special health concerns should consult their doctor if they are concerned about mold exposure. Symptoms that may seem to occur from mold exposure may be due to other causes, such as bacterial or viral infections or other allergies.
What Causes Black M0ld
Stachybotrys chartarum is a greenish-black mold. It can grow on material with a high cellulose content, such as fiberboard, gypsum board, and paper. Growth occurs when there is moisture from water damage, water leaks, condensation, water infiltration, or flooding. Constant moisture is required for its growth.
The news media and contractors often refer to “black mold” or “toxic black mold.” It is usually associated with Stachybotrys chartarum, a type of greenish‐black mold commonly associated with heavy water damage. Not all molds that appear to be black are Stachybotrys. The known health effects from exposure to Stachybotrys are similar to those caused by other common molds, and again in high exposure situations (as in agriculture), are known to be associated with severe health effects in some people. Such exposures seldom, if ever, occur in buildings except during remediation activities by people not taking appropriate precautions.
What is Mold
Molds live in the soil, on plants, and on dead or decaying matter. Outdoors, molds play a key role in the breakdown of leaves, wood, and other plant debris. Molds belong to the kingdom of Fungi, and unlike plants, they lack chlorophyll and must survive by digesting plant materials, using plant and other organic materials for food. Without molds, our environment would be overwhelmed with large amounts of dead plant matter.
Molds produce tiny spores to reproduce, just as some plants produce seeds. These mold spores can be found in both indoor and outdoor air, and settled on indoor and outdoor surfaces. When mold spores land on a damp spot, they may begin growing with in 24HRS and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Since molds gradually destroy the things they grow on, you can prevent further damage to building materials and furnishings by having a mold inspection performed and detecting the problem early.
Moisture control is the key to mold control. Molds need both food and water to survive, since molds can digest most things, water is the factor that limits mold growth. Molds will often grow in damp or wet areas indoors. Common sites for indoor mold growth include bathroom tile, basement walls, areas around windows where moisture condenses, and near leaky water fountains or sinks. Common sources or causes of water or moisture problems include roof leaks, deferred maintenance, condensation associated with high humidity or cold spots in the building, localized flooding due to plumbing failures or heavy rains, slow leaks in plumbing fixtures, and malfunction or poor design of humidification systems.
Uncontrolled humidity can also be a source of moisture leading to mold growth, particularly in hot, humid climates. Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs). Some compounds produced by molds are volatile and are released directly into the air. These are known as microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs). Because these compounds often have strong and/or unpleasant odors, they can be the source of odors associated with molds. Exposure to mVOCs from molds has been linked to symptoms such as headaches, nasal irritation, dizziness, fatigue, and nausea.
All molds have the potential to cause health effects. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, toxins that may cause reactions in humans. The types and severity of symptoms depend, in part, on the types of mold present, the extent of an individual's exposure, the ages of the individuals, and their existing sensitivities or allergies. Health problems, such as headaches, breathing difficulties, skin irritation, allergic reactions, and aggravation of asthma symptoms, all of these symptoms could potentially be associated with mold exposure.
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