Frequently Asked Questions
About Property Restoration
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.
[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.
Yes! Black mold not only causes structural damage to buildings, exposure to black mold can cause numerous respiratory, neurological, and other health issues.
Yes, long-term exposure to toxic black mold can cause symptoms like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, trouble concentrating, and confusion.
Mold can grow within 24 to 48 hours after water damage.
Every Insurance policy is different. You should contact your broker/agent or your insurance company to determine the amount of coverage that you have.
Yes, you can sue your landlord if you suffered from any illness due to mold in your home.
Yes. Mold grows and thrives in wet or moist areas and can cause significant structural damage. If mold caused by a leaking ceiling is not remedied quickly, you may have to remove and replace insulation, drywall, ceiling tiles, and other materials because they are difficult or impossible to clean.
Not usually. Mold will not grow without a lot of moisture, so keeping your concrete floors clean and dry should prevent mold growth.
Black mold has a musty, pungent smell akin to rotting leaves, so look out for an unpleasant odor in your home as well as visible dark rings and spots. If you begin experiencing itchy skin, itchy, watery eyes, coughing, headaches, etc., black mold could be the culprit.
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.
[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.
Yes! Black mold not only causes structural damage to buildings, exposure to black mold can cause numerous respiratory, neurological, and other health issues.
Yes, long-term exposure to toxic black mold can cause symptoms like memory loss, insomnia, anxiety, depression, confusion, trouble concentrating, and confusion.
Mold can grow within 24 to 48 hours after water damage.
Every Insurance policy is different. You should contact your broker/agent or your insurance company to determine the amount of coverage that you have.
Yes, you can sue your landlord if you suffered from any illness due to mold in your home.
Yes. Mold grows and thrives in wet or moist areas and can cause significant structural damage. If mold caused by a leaking ceiling is not remedied quickly, you may have to remove and replace insulation, drywall, ceiling tiles, and other materials because they are difficult or impossible to clean.
Not usually. Mold will not grow without a lot of moisture, so keeping your concrete floors clean and dry should prevent mold growth.
Black mold has a musty, pungent smell akin to rotting leaves, so look out for an unpleasant odor in your home as well as visible dark rings and spots. If you begin experiencing itchy skin, itchy, watery eyes, coughing, headaches, etc., black mold could be the culprit.
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