What is Mold?

12/4/2013 (Permalink)

Mold in Palm Coast Flagler County FL

What is mold?

Mold is a form of fungi that grows in moist dark places. Most dry areas in and outside the home have levels of mold that are not harmful. It is when moist and damp conditions encourage the growth of mold and spores that hazardous conditions result. Mold will grow on any organic material including drywall, wood plaster, carpeting and ceiling tiles. Mold grows on brick and block because it is porous and retains moisture. Mold growth can be a variety of textures and colors – black, gray, white, orange, gray-green, pink or purple.

Some molds create a substance called mycotoxins that can health effects. Mold will spread and the problem made worse if not treated by a mold removal professional that is trained to handle hazardous and deadly materials.

How do I know if I have a mold problem?

If you have had any water damage or plumbing leaks in your home you may have mold problem. High humidity is a good environment for mold to thrive. Homes that have been left for periods of time with the air conditioning either turned off or set at too high of a setting create the perfect environment for mold spores to colonize. Flooding and water leaks make conditions conducive to mold. Not all mold growth has an odor, and mold often grows in hidden places that you can’t see. First Response Disaster Team can help you determine if there is a mold problem.

Why do I need a professional mold professional?

A visual inspection in your home can spot some mold growth, but many mold colonies are not easily visible. Common areas of hidden mold growth include behind drywall, under and behind cabinets and behind kitchen and bathroom tiles. A mold professional will determine and repair the source of moisture feeding the mold growth, identify any possible areas of mold colonization, and remediate all active mold growth and affected materials safely so as not to contaminate other areas within a home or building.

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