There are more than a 100,000 species of mold in the world

and approxiately 10,000 are present in North America. The

reason for mold is for decomposing leaves, tree limbs and

trees as they fall in the forest and in our neighborhoods.

The leaves and trees are made of cellulose and that is

where the mold is attracted and of course moisture must be

present to make the whole thing start the decomposing

process.

The problem is that mold can not tell the difference

between cellulose in the forest or in our homes.

Some people are very senative to mold especially the

elderly and the very young. The mold inspections process

requires samples to be taken inside the home in each area or

room and one control sampe taken outdoors.

The inside results are compared to the outside control

sample and then the determination is made as to the interior

mold condition. Remember that moisture has to be present

for the mold to grow. Usually with that in mind, the first

thing to discover is the source of the moisture. That is why

we suggest a water infiltration study. Mold sampling is very

expensive and should only be used to determine the effect

on people in the home.

Give us a call to discuss your mold situation.