mold testing gainesville: HOW DANGEROUS IS BLACK MOLD? The Villages & Gainesville Florida
- 03/21/24 08:19 AM
Black mold, a type of mold that can potentially pose health risks to humans. It produces mycotoxins, which are toxic substances that can be released into the air when the mold is disturbed or when it grows on damp or decaying materials. Exposure to black mold and its mycotoxins can lead to various health symptoms and issues, although the severity of the effects can vary depending on individual sensitivity and the extent of exposure. Some people may experience mild symptoms, while others may have more severe reactions. Common health problems associated with black mold exposure include: Respiratory issues:Black mold can irritate the … (1 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Is Mold Affecting your health at Home or Office? The Villages & Gainesville Fl
- 03/20/24 07:48 AM
Mold Affecting your health at Home or Office? The Villages & Gainesville Fl Mold is a common issue in Florida due to its warm and humid climate, which provides optimal conditions for mold growth. Mold can thrive in homes, buildings, and other structures if there is moisture present. To prevent mold growth, it’s essential to keep indoor spaces well-ventilated, control humidity levels, promptly address any water leaks or spills, and regularly inspect and clean areas prone to mold growth, such as bathrooms, and kitchens. If you encounter mold in your home or property in Florida, it’s important to address it promptly to prevent … (1 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Should I Have a Mold Testing In My House? Gainesville, Florida
- 01/17/24 08:00 AM
Does it smell musty in your home or office? Are you having difficulty breathing? Or, are you experiencing headaches and sneezing frequently? If so, mold could be the culprit. In this case, an indoor air quality test is necessary. Sometimes, however, the test may not be that necessary. This is often the case where the cause of the mold growth is pretty obvious. For example, when your home’s roof is leaking.
What constitutes a need for a mold testing is not knowing whether or not there is mold in your Orlando home. If you’re purchasing a home, having the air … (1 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Air Quality Testing. Mold Inspections Gainesville Florida
- 12/16/23 01:19 PM
Why Perform Air Quality Testing? Mold Inspections Gainesville Florida. What often happens is that you will notice that when you are outside, you breathe just fine, but when you get inside you will begin to have nasal irritation, sneezing, and sometimes it progresses to include headaches and nausea. These are indications that you should have an indoor air quality test performed in your building. Once you have this testing done, you will have a better idea of what may be making you have these symptoms. You can then move on to figuring out the best way to handle improving the indoor … (1 comments)
mold testing gainesville: GAINESVILLE MOLD INSPECTIONS & TESTING
- 12/04/23 07:14 AM
Common Causes of Mold Here are some of the common causes of mold: (Gainesville, and Ocala, FL) Humidity: If you live in a humid climate, the possibility of mold is very high as this fungus thrives in humid places. In places like Gainesville, The Villages and Ocala, Florida, where it rains constantly, the humidity is naturally high, which is why you may need a mold assessment. Leaking Pipes or Roof: More often than not, it’s a water leak within the structure of the house resulting in mold formation. A leaking pipe is the most common reason for mold behind drywall and under … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Why Professional Mold Testing Is Necessary
- 10/18/23 06:21 AM
Why Professional Mold Testing Is Necessary (The Villages, Ocala & Gainesville, Florida)Some mold is easy enough to find on your own, such as behind old boxes or underneath your carpet. However, you’ll often need to go out of your way to find some of the harder-to-find areas. This includes your attic, your walls, and the inside of your furniture. Instead, you should look for some of the different signs of mold. Does your home smell like mold? Is it overly humid during the summer months? Are you suffering from an allergic reaction, despite all the measures you take to deal with it? Chances are good … (2 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Common Causes and Signs of Mold at Home
- 10/16/23 07:01 AM
Common Causes of Mold Here are some of the common causes of mold: (The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Florida) Humidity: If you live in a humid climate, the possibility of mold is very high as this fungus thrives in humid places. In places like Gainesville, The Villages and Ocala, Florida, where it rains constantly, the humidity is naturally high, which is why you may need a mold assessment. Leaking Pipes or Roof: More often than not, it’s a water leak within the structure of the house resulting in mold formation. A leaking pipe is the most common reason for mold behind drywall and under … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: WHAT CAUSES STACHYBOTRYS (BLACK MOLD)?
- 09/07/23 06:41 AM
BLACK MOLD = STACHYBORYS? The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Florida Stachybotrys needs two main ingredients to thrive: a high-cellulose surface, and a near-constant water supply. Cellulose is a fiber found in the cell walls of plants and especially concentrated in processed, plant-derived building materials. Paper, drywall (which is coated with paper), and fiberboard are especially high in cellulose and make great locations for Stachybotrys to thrive.
The second ingredient, a constant water source, can result from a myriad of causes. One-time issues like water damage and flooding can provide ideal conditions for toxic mold. Continuous issues can prove especially troublesome, since they supply a … (7 comments)
mold testing gainesville: How do mold affect people? Are you getting sick at home?
- 06/17/23 07:42 AM
Exposure to damp and moldy environments may cause a variety of mold health effects, or none at all. Some people are sensitive to molds. For these people, exposure to molds can lead to symptoms such as stuffy nose, wheezing, and red or itchy eyes, or skin. Some people, such as those with allergies to molds or with asthma, may have more intense reactions. Severe reactions may occur among workers exposed to large amounts of molds in occupational settings, such as farmers working around moldy hay. Severe reactions may include fever and shortness of breath. In 2004 the Institute of Medicine (IOM) … (2 comments)
mold testing gainesville: How To Prevent Mold in Your House (The Villages & Gainesville)
- 03/19/23 09:45 AM
How To Prevent Mold in Your House In a nutshell, the best and most efficient way to prevent mold formation is to ensure that mold needs (spores, food source, and moisture) are not available. This means practicing high levels of hygiene at all times and in every part of your house and keeping the R/H below 60%.
Here’s one thing you should do to prevent mold formation inside your house living space: Minimize the Humidity in And Around Your House.Moisture is the biggest contributor to mold development. If your home is always warm and humid, then there’s a high chance of mold … (7 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Top 5 Reasons for Mold Growth at Home or Business
- 02/05/23 07:49 AM
Top 5 Reasons for Mold Growth (The Villages, Ocala, Gainesville, Florida) HIGH HUMIDITY Relative humidity levels of 60% and higher can provide ideal growing conditions for mold. This is because mold, as a living organism, needs water to survive, and the levels of moisture in the air and resulting condensation provide that nutrient.
PIPE LEAKS Leaks from pipes – even tiny pinhole leaks – will create the moisture needed for mold to grow. And as a large number of leaks occur behind walls, the leaks often go unnoticed, giving the mold an even greater chance to take a toehold on the surfaces of your home!
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mold testing gainesville: Air Quality Testing. Mold Inspections
- 01/16/23 08:52 AM
Why Perform Air Quality Testing? What often happens is that you will notice that when you are outside, you breathe just fine, but when you get inside you will begin to have nasal irritation, sneezing, and sometimes it progresses to include headaches and nausea. These are indications that you should have an indoor air quality test performed in your building. Once you have this testing done, you will have a better idea of what may be making you have these symptoms. You can then move on to figuring out the best way to handle improving the indoor air quality. Many times, this will … (2 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Think about a Mold Inspector / Mold Assessor as a Medical Physician
- 10/17/22 06:46 AM
Our Mold Assessment and Indoor Evaluation will specifically address the environmental issues identified inside the living space related to moisture intrusion, levels of airborne mold spores, musty odors and fungal growth. Our Chief State License Mold Assessor Mr. John M. Acaron is the principal and Operations Director of INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST responsible for conducting the Mold investigations. Mr. Acaron staff has degrees in Engineering, Chemistry with minors in Biology as well state licensed Mold Assessors and Home Inspectors with vast experiences in residential design and construction. Think about a Mold Assessor as a Medical Physician. A Medical Doctor physical examination goal is to … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: What is a Mold Assessor? What is his goal? Got Mold?
- 07/21/22 07:53 AM
Think about a Mold Assessor as a Medical Physician. A Medical Doctor physical examination goal is to be able to determine is you are healthy or not. Do you need either treatment or you require specialized medical attention such as surgery among others from a specialized Doctor? We at INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST perform pretty much a similar role when performing a Mold Assessment on a house, Condo, Medical facilities or any commercial building. Our Mold Assessment and Indoor Evaluation will specifically address the environmental issues identified inside the living space related to moisture intrusion, levels of airborne mold spores, musty odors and fungal … (2 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Why does mold grow?
- 06/08/22 07:48 AM
Most Common Reasons for Mold to grow Inadequate or blocked/partially blocked ventilation openings. Inadequate levels of insulation. Water leaks (roof and plumbing) Bathroom exhaust fan discharging into attic or soffit. Excessive number of stored items in attic. Non-insulated attic scuttle/pull-down staircase/ walk up staircase door. High interior humidity levels. Presence of whole-house fan. Presence of Air Conditioning evaporator in attic. Presence of non-insulated sheet metal ductwork in attic. Other, uncorrectable factors include - orientation of home and/or sections of roof. (north, south, etc) , location of home (woody areas can have a much higher. airborne spore level), and number of occupants … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: Mold... why? Getting sick at home and or office?
- 07/16/21 07:09 AM
Has the discovery of mold in your Central Florida property got you worried? Indoor Microbial Specialist Services is here to help. We have a team of experts that will help you confirm if mold is present! The presence of mold in homes, schools, and businesses is of mounting concern in Florida. Mold grows on virtually any organic material, be it in food, carpet, wood or paper. To grow, mold only needs three main ingredients: food, moisture, and optimum temperature. So anytime there is a water intrusion, be it a minor plumbing leak or a major flood that wasn’t dried, there is a high … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: POST REMEDIATION VERIFICATION (PRV) PROCESS (After mold eradication)
- 05/20/21 06:23 AM
INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST offers post remediation verification (PRV) inspections and testing. Often referred to as “clearance testing”, this evaluation is performed by a mold or indoor air quality (IAQ) specialist to help determine if the remediation scope-of-work (remediation protocol) was followed and if the recently cleaned environment has returned to a healthy livable space. The IIRCR (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) defines this as Condition 1 status – a normal fungal ecology. The post-remediation verification should never be performed by the remediation contractor and is required to be a separate third-party company. However, many times this evaluation is scheduled through … (0 comments)
mold testing gainesville: The Dangers of Mold in your home living space.
- 03/10/21 02:38 PM
Molds produce allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, as well as irritants and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. 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 (dermatitis). 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. … (4 comments)
Establishing a connection between your health and environment is not a difficult process with the correct testing and expertise. To achieve a definitive connection, you will need 3 factors. Environmental mold or bacteria testing designed to identify toxic pathogens like endotoxins or mycotoxins. Medical testing designed to detect the presence of those same environmental toxins in the human body. Collaboration with qualified environmentalists and medical professionals to identify the pathogenic connection. How to connect your health to mold sickness. The top row is mycotoxins produced by mold and the left column is the subspecies of mold … (0 comments)
INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST sets the standard for MOLD INSPECTORS in the Gainesville, Newberry, Micanopy, Ocala, The Villages, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Summerfield, Mount Dora, Clermont, Eustis & Tavares area. We are distinguished by our background in Engineering, Chemistry/Biology and Residential & Commercial construction and by our extensive theoretical experience with intricacies of structural & environmental issues. We are The Villages, and Gainesville Mold Inspection company of choice. Need a Home Inspection? Click HERE. INDOOR MICROBIAL SPECIALIST services the following counties: … (2 comments)
Black mold, a type of mold that can potentially pose health risks to humans. It produces mycotoxins, which are toxic substances that can be released into the air when the mold is disturbed or when it grows on damp or decaying materials.
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