Mold FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Mold has been been associated with many ailments. You should consult with your doctor or your medical team if you are ill or have adverse sypmtoms.
Not usually. Mold will not grow without a lot of moisture, so keeping your concrete floors clean and dry should prevent mold growth.
Yes. ANY moisture from any source inside of your home can cause mold. It is important to periodically check your home for leaks. If you notice moisture or water where it does not belong check it out right away.
Yes, you can sue your landlord if you suffered from any illness due to mold in your home.
Every Insurance policy is different. You should contact your broker/agent or your insurance company to determine the amount of coverage that you have.
Mold can grow within 24 to 48 hours after water damage.
Yes, long-term exposure to toxic black mold can cause symptoms like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, trouble concentrating, and confusion.
Yes! Black mold not only causes structural damage to buildings, exposure to black mold can cause numerous respiratory, neurological, and other health issues.
[VIDEO] "Black Mold" refers to stachybotrys chartarum (Stachy). Stachy is somewhat common in warm, humid environments - much less common where it is cooler and/or dryer. Hundreds of different molds (and mildews) are "black." It is impossible to identify molds by "looking at them." It takes a laboratory to determine the specific species.
There are a multitude of different molds that can be found in a home. When you discover mold the "name" of the mold is much less significant than the fact that you have growing mold at all. All mold produce allergyns and mycotoxins; some very weak, some quite potent.
Mold has been been associated with many ailments. You should consult with your doctor or your medical team if you are ill or have adverse sypmtoms.
Not usually. Mold will not grow without a lot of moisture, so keeping your concrete floors clean and dry should prevent mold growth.
Yes. ANY moisture from any source inside of your home can cause mold. It is important to periodically check your home for leaks. If you notice moisture or water where it does not belong check it out right away.
Yes, you can sue your landlord if you suffered from any illness due to mold in your home.
Every Insurance policy is different. You should contact your broker/agent or your insurance company to determine the amount of coverage that you have.
Mold can grow within 24 to 48 hours after water damage.
Yes, long-term exposure to toxic black mold can cause symptoms like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, trouble concentrating, and confusion.
Yes! Black mold not only causes structural damage to buildings, exposure to black mold can cause numerous respiratory, neurological, and other health issues.
[VIDEO] "Black Mold" refers to stachybotrys chartarum (Stachy). Stachy is somewhat common in warm, humid environments - much less common where it is cooler and/or dryer. Hundreds of different molds (and mildews) are "black." It is impossible to identify molds by "looking at them." It takes a laboratory to determine the specific species.
There are a multitude of different molds that can be found in a home. When you discover mold the "name" of the mold is much less significant than the fact that you have growing mold at all. All mold produce allergyns and mycotoxins; some very weak, some quite potent.
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