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Mold

Surface Mold

Surface mold is a visible mold and the most com type found in homes is mildew. Mildew is a surface mold that grows in warm, damp places like your basement. Mildew begins as a gray or white powdery colony. It will turn black or brown if not removed promptly.

If your house has mold this can pose a great health hazard to you and your family making it important for you to eliminate these spores before anything serious happens.

When humidity builds up it can cause condensation or surface moisture on the inside of your windows. Extensive condensation on or around windows is a warning sign for mold. Inside relative humidity should not exceed 60% for more than brief periods. Mold Services include investigations of mold levels and types, possible sources for mold growth, and recommendations for mold remediation.

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Do you have a mold problem?

February 1, 2021

Too much moisture and standing water can be a breeding ground for mold. If you see or smell mold it can be dangerous to your health and expensive to remove if ignored. if left ignored and expensive if ignored. Mold has a damp, musty scent. The smell is caused by microbial volatile organic compounds(mVOCs), which…

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