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Buyers Home Inspection Service, Inc. does not claim to be a specialist in mold or
fungal identification. Nor do we engage in any form of mold or fungal testing,
remediation or clean up.
Remediation specialists are recommended if certain types or significant amounts of
mold are present, particularly if the client or occupants have severe allergy problems
or compromised immune systems.
Mold requires moisture and an organic food source to survive. During the home
inspection we attempt to identify the source and level of moisture activity that may be
causing fungal growth, with the hopes that repairing the moisture problem will
prevent future mold issues.
More info on mold at:
:: The
Environmental Protection Agency ::
:Centers
for Disease Control of and Prevention:
What is Mold?
Molds are fungi. Molds grow throughout the natural and built environment. Tiny
particles of mold are present in indoor and outdoor air. In nature, molds help break
down dead materials and can be found growing on soil, foods, plant matter, and
other items. Molds produce microscopic cells called "spores" which are very tiny
and spread easily through the air. Live spores act like seeds, forming new mold
growths (colonies) when they find the right conditions.
What does
mold need to grow?
Mold only needs a few simple things to grow and multiply:
· Moisture
· Nutrients
· Suitable place to grow
Of these, controlling excess moisture is the key to preventing and stopping indoor mold growth.
Should I be concerned about mold in my home? Mold should not be permitted to
grow and multiply indoors. When this happens, health problems can occur and
building materials, goods and furnishings may be damaged.