Does your home have Mold Growth?

Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Mold may begin growing indoors when mold spores land on surfaces that are wet.

Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash.

Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing.

You can test for mold in 2 primary ways:

(1) Use a kit from the store; or
(2) Have a professional perform a mold inspection and take air and surface samples with professional calibrated equipment.

These kits cost as little as $10 and are easy to use. You simply follow the instructions and drop them in the mail to the laboratory and the results come to you in an email.

Our profession mold inspection includes a detailed inspection of your home (or area of your home) with a helpful report, sampling with professional grade annually calibrated equipment, top notch laboratory analysis and reports, and consultation about what to do about your results.

Four things must be present for mold to grow:

(1) Mold Spores - Simply put, mold spores are everywhere with the possible exception of a clean room in a manufacturing environment. You have mold spores.

(2) Some Food Source - Mold can grow on almost anything. It grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood products, dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery. I bet you have a few of those things around the house.

(3) The Right Temperature - If it is too cold mold will not grow. Unfortunately mold likes the same temperatures we do.

(3) Moisture - Mold needs persistent moisture to grow. Something needs to stay we for 24 hours or longer (in general). Moisture is the x factor in mold growth. If you remove the mold and do not uncover and resolve the underlying moisture problem the mold will grow back.

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Jessica C.

Home Buyer

John was amazing. He was very thorough and went above and beyond. As home buyers it is important to us to make sure we are moving our family into a safe house free of mold, and with no major concerns. John took the time to review the entire inspection, not only covering things of concern, but pointing out the little items buyers don’t often think of. We can be comfortable move our kids into our new home knowing Clarity Home Inspections was there!

JJ M.

Home Owner

We enjoy country living and the old farm house we live in but worry that with it my come the health risks of radon gas and mold. John Mattox with Clarity Home Inspections gave us peace of mind with the latest in radon testing and a very extensive, and detailed inspection of our entire home to pinpoint possible moisture entry points which could lead to mold and any current mold risks to deal with. John is on time, personable, knowledgeable and not pushy with any of his services. If you have a home to sell or if you want the peace of mind of knowing your radon gas risk or if there is mold to deal with in your home, give John a call.

Roger W.

Home Owner

John Mattox of Clarity Home Inspections did my radon testing and then I hired him to do the radon mitigation. Not only did he respond to my communications day or night but also did an amazing job on the installation. He was extremely knowledgeable explaining everything before hand and then showed up the day of the job with all the equipment and materials that he needed to do the installation the right way. John was thorough and did all the extras such as better PVC pipe, clear sump pump covers and insulation for the attic install. I would highly recommend John for any radon inspection and or mitigation. His home inspection process and documentation is excellent as well.

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