How does mold grow?

Mold requires moisture and cellulose which are foods for mold growth. Molds witnessed on aluminum or other surfaces that do not appear to have cellulose or moisture are most likely due to the presence of house dust which can contain enough moisture and cellulose for mold to grow.

Is mold dangerous? Numerous molds do not pose a health risk however, some molds produce chemicals called mycotoxins that can cause flu-like symptoms or more severe health problems. A potential health risk or hazard may be present at mold site. Clean up of mold contamination is required regardless of mold type and must include the elimination of moisture.

I do not see any mold. How do I know if mold is inside my wall? If you have reason to believe that you have mold inside of your wall you will need to have the Digital DIS-10 Mold
Inspector take an air sample. This can be taken from the interior of the wall or by removing sheet rock and inspecting inside where a sample can be taken from the exposed
interior of the mold site.

Why should I choose a Digital DIS-10 Mold ID Services Inspector? A Digital DIS-10 Mold ID Services Inspector is very different. Their use of precise computer based technology in conjunction with rapid, professional, and confidential analytical laboratory results reporting provides every client with the quality assurance they deserve.

Is my mold toxic? Most molds are allergens to most people. Though numerous molds are harmless the molds which produce mycotoxins are allegedly responsible for numerous health risks and/or hazards. Children, elderly, and people with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to health problems associated with mold exposure. People with asthma or other respiratory challenges will be more easily affected by fewer mold spores.

What are some of the most common molds found in buildings? Common molds found in buildings are: Cladosporium, Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Alternaria and all are considered toxic. Stachybotrys, Fusarium, Trichoderma produce mycotoxins easily absorbed into skin, intestinal lining, airways and lungs. Other toxic molds include Coccidioides, Histoplasma, Blastomyces, and Memnoniella.

The health issues that are allegedly related to some molds include allergies, asthma, pneumonia, suppression of the immune system ; lung infections that enter the blood stream and affect the central nervous system, the brain, kidneys and other organs.

Claims are also being made that dermatitis and cancer can be caused by the mycotoxins produced by several species of mold. Recent articles have shown that certain molds not only cause health problems but, in some cases, death or severe retardation.