MOLD Mold growth within a structure can cause serious health issues as well as being an indicator of construction related problems in the building in question. The U.S. E.P.A. has this to say about MOLD: Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic subsatance,as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet,foods and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. It is impossible to eliminate all mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors. Findingand correcting sources of moisture from condensation, humidity or leaks is important to controlling mold growth.

MOLD & YOUR HEALTH Mold has been linked to numerous problems especially for those who suffer from allergies and asthma. People report that being in a particular section or room of their home or building where they work causes symptoms of runny nose, itchy, watery eyes, cough and sometimes even mental confusion and memory loss. It has been found that several kinds of molds can be detected from mold growth and each of these types of mold can be linked to health problems. Further research needs to be done conclusively, but reports are showing that if persons with allergy-type symptoms are no longer exposed to mold growth, their symptoms tend to get better

MOLD & YOUR BUILDING High mold levels in your building can be an indicator of a problem. Mold growing on interior walls, ceilings and floors can be a result of roof or wall leaks, grading problems, etc. The heating and air conditioning systems can also be a source of mold contamination. High moistue levels in the stucture (MOLD's ideal environment) from any of these sources can cause substantial damamge to the building from staining on drywall to substantial structural damage.