What are the health hazards of mold?
Mold has been linked to everything from dizziness, headaches, and nausea to respiratory stress in infants. Each individuals own genetic makeup and health will determine what effects mold has on them if any. Some report no ill effects from mold while others with a suppressed immune system may be very vulnerable to even small amounts of mold. People with allergies can tend to have strong reactions to mold exposure. How does mold growth start in a home? The outside air always contains some type of mold spores. Depending upon the conditions and time of year, these spores may vary widely in type and amount. Therefore, every time you open a door or window, some outside air is coming in that contains mold spores. These spores are harmless unless they can find a “food source” to attach themselves too and begin to grow. Unrepaired water damage is the most likely source for mold to grow on in the home, especially on cellulose based materials such as wood, drywall (paper backing), etc. Once the m
