Mold has become a serious concern for home owners in the recent past. With new homes being built tighter and more energy conservative, chances of microbial growth inside the home have increased. Mold needs three things to survive, "moisture", "food", and "the correct temperature". Mold can be caused by many different situations but inside the home, the most common reason is water leaks. Pipes which cause condensation or a broken water line can cause saturation and in the future can cause microbial growth.

Though there are hundreds of different types of Mold, some of which can cause health problems for humans, the most serious threat is "Stachybotris Chartarum" or "Black Mold". Black Mold is virtually impossible for the Home owner to identify, it takes lab analysis to determine the identity of different types of mold. Mold can sometimes lay hidden for long periods of time, inside walls, in crawl spaces, and even in the attic and basement of homes. Initial signs of mold, in most cases, is a musty, or mildew type odor. This could mean a microbial problem within the home. Testing can be performed to determine if a mold problem exists and if so, what type of microbial growth is present.

If you suspect that you may have a Mold problem, please contact us today. Our certified mold inspectors and  will promptly survey your problem. Pricing available upon request.

For more information concerning Mold and possible hazards, please read the EPA guide to Mold by clicking below.

www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/moldresources.html

Remember, Mold can be a serious threat to the health of you and your family or employees. Don't take a chance, contact AJS today.

1-800-446-4596