Mold Problems
What Does Mold Do To Your Brain?
With the pace of modern construction and the transition to the use of drywall as a go-to building material, rates of indoor fungal growth are on the rise. Climate humidity levels can affect indoor dampness levels. However, the WHO has estimated that dampness in Australia, Europe, India, Japan, and North America is a problem in 10-50% of dwellings. The estimate for fungal growth in North America is consistent with that at 15-40% of homes. These are no small percentages!
Top 5 Tips to Control Mold In Your House
Excess humidity is the biggest cause of mold due to the lack of proper aeration in the house. This culminates into a lot of moisture that eventually condenses thus leaving some water droplets on the varying surfaces in the house. This ultimately causes the rampant growth of mold. Many homes therefore offer the ideal conditions … Read more
How Do You Know If You Have Mold Poisoning?
Mold not only looks bad but can also be harmful to your health when you are exposed to its spores. It can appear in many forms and grows in areas that experience constant moisture and high levels of humidity. For instance, you may notice some white patches on your floor, slimy black spots on your … Read more
3 Common Mistakes that Lead to Mold Problems
As a homeowner, nobody wants to make costly mistakes – and yet the pitfalls are everywhere. That’s part of what makes being a homeowner so challenging and exciting. There is no end to the challenges that arise, and doing things the right way means greater financial health over the long term. Residential mold is one … Read more
4 Common Hiding Places for Springtime Mold
When you’ve been through a long winter (as we go through every year here in New Jersey, more or less), there are plenty of cobwebs and dusty corners by the time spring rolls around. Effectively, your home has been shut tight for the past 4 or 5 months. In many cases, the air has been … Read more
Health Problems You Didn’t Know Mold Could Cause
Mold spores are everywhere, like it or not. In fact, they perform a valuable function in the ecosystem — so it wouldn’t actually be a good thing to eradicate all mold from the face of the earth. But when it comes to our homes, it’s important to keep mold at ordinary levels. If mold spores … Read more
Does it Matter What Type of Mold is Growing in My Home?
When homeowners first learn about the risks of residential mold, they’re often a little bit frustrated — especially if they’ve only recently purchased a home for the first time. Aren’t there enough details to think about already? Aren’t there enough expenses, repairs, renovation projects, and other things to worry about? Nobody’s saying that residential mold … Read more
Does Mold Risk Decrease When the Weather Gets Cold?
Obviously, not every American lives in an area with four distinct seasons. For people who live in particularly dry and arid environments such as Arizona or Nevada, residential mold tends to be less of an issue. This is mainly because the humidity in the air is consistently low, which makes it more difficult for various … Read more