Mold can enter our homes and businesses in various ways, often times through paths we would never expect i.e. the opening of doors and windows or even in the fur of our pets.
Although mold is always present in our homes and businesses, it’s only when mold colonizes that our health and structures are at risk. Colonization occurs from many common household problems including but not limited to; humidity, water intrusion, improper ventilation and excess dust.
Once established mold can cause respiratory illnesses, migraines, eye irritation and research has shown there may even be a link between mold and the development of Alzheimer’s.
In addition to the negative health effects mold can cause deterioration of building materials. this deterioration not only makes the property unsightly and unsafe, it can also decrease the value of the property.