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Mold Testing
Mold colonies, often unseen, can develop and grow inside wall cavities,
crawlspaces, furnishings and plants and almost any area of a home. They
release their spores into the air we breath. The spores can also be
absorbed into our eyes, nose, throat and lungs. It is estimated that approximately 30 % of us are allergic to
mold and suffer adverse health effects because of it.
The United States Environmental
Protection Agency recommends that every home in America be tested
for certain environmental pollutants regardless of age, location or
style of the home. You and your family may be exposed to
hazardous levels of contaminants 10 to 20 times greater than those
found
outdoors and without knowing why, experience symptoms that are often
overlooked by doctors as everyday medical complaints. Even if everyone
in your family feels great, it is still recommended that you have your
home tested to prevent health problems before they occur.
Mold requires moisture and organic matter to feed upon. High
relative humidities are required for germination and growth while lower
humidities tend to increase the release of mold spores as a method for
self-preservation.
CONTAMINATED CENTRAL
AIR HANDLING SYSTEMS CAN EASILY BECOME BREEDING GROUNDS FOR MOLD.
Mold exposure symptoms that are often overlooked by homeowners and
physicians as common everyday medical complaints include: depression,
chills, irritability, fatigue, anger, sleep disorders, fear, hay fever,
allergy type symptoms, coughing, loss of appetite, wheezing, skin
rashes, runny eyes and nose, hypersensitivity, muscular aches, asthma,
fever, inability to concentrate, headaches, and confusion. If you
suspect exposure, seek help of a qualified physician immediately and
have your home or work place tested as soon as
possible by an
environmental specialist.
To
schedule testing, contact us today!
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