Mold isn’t a bad word. Every home has mold and without it the world wouldn’t be habitable for humans or animals.
Mold only becomes a problem when there is too much of it, when it causes problems for your health or when it is unsightly and causing damage to property. This is where mold testing comes in.
Take a look at this simple guide to mold testing to determine if you need mold testing, and what kind of testing best suits your needs.
Your mold inspector will be looking for evidence of “microbial growth".
They will use a swab or tape lift to sample that growth. Both swabs and tape lifts are used to see if there is evidence of “current or former growth” as a result of water intrusion or excessive humidity causing the growth. Sometimes the dark or discolored “growth” is not microbial growth and thus, not evidence of water intrusion causing damage to your home. It is important to sample visible growth along with air samples to measure whether or not unwarranted exposure exists for you or your family.
When to have a Surface Sample taken:
Your mold testing professional will determine the number of air samples that will be taken inside the home, along with an outdoor sample to compare the inside samples to as a baseline or control sample.
Air samples can tell you if you have hidden moisture or leaks that are producing spores that may represent a health risk to you and your family.
When you should consider an Indoor Air Quality Test:
Mold samples and moisture testing is done to evaluate health potential health hazards from mold and help locate sources of moisture that will eventually destroy whatever becomes wet and moldy.
Property values can be greatly affected by moisture and mold. Moisture and mold testing help prevent damage to property and help keep your family healthy by identifying the source of the problem so it can be corrected.
When you should consider an IAQ test with a Mold & Moisture Evaluation:
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