Sunday, December 28, 2014

Why You Need Mold Testing San Francisco

By Stacey Burt


Homes may be invaded by molds whenever there is increased moisture. In order to prevent the damages caused by molds, you need to inspect and test the environment. Knowing if a mold infestation has become a problem is important because it helps you make a timely decision to eliminate them. A mold testing San Francisco will help you understand the nature of infestation and the concentration of these microbes.

There are different kinds of molds and while some are toxic others may not, But all molds affect the health of people. They can cause allergenic reactions when their spores are inhaled. People may suffer from complications such as sneezing, coughing, wheezing chest, throat irritation, eye irritation, watery eyes, running nose, and nasal congestion.

Besides, people who come in contact with molds may experience loss of hair and serious lung problems. You may find people experiencing these symptoms when they get into a house and the moment they move out of the building, the symptoms subside or disappear. Molds may grow in basements due to increased moisture content.

Basements areas are attacked by moisture problems because they are location below ground level. Whenever there is heavy downpour, it causes the ground around basements to become wet. The wet ground causes the basements to be moist. Water will slowly infiltrate the basement walls and reach the interior. This is why you see many homeowners considering basement insulation to prevent the damage by moisture.

Moreover, the windows in a house also suffer from moisture problems. When there is a difference in temperature of the area outside a building and the air inside the house, the window glasses form vapor. You will see the glasses looking foggy and misty. That moisture on glass drips slowly and soaks in concretes and window frames.

Soon you may have moisture around the window surfaces leading to molds. As long as there is increased moisture and darkness, molds will multiply. However, in areas, which are under direct sunlight, molds may not survive. The UV light tends to kill these microbes.

Basements are located in surfaces below ground level. If there is an increase in moisture of the surrounding grounds, it may seep down and collect in the interior of basements. In addition, basements are also dark and lack proper ventilation making it ideal for molds to grow. During the testing, different methods may be applied.

An air sample involves picking the air inside a house and testing it to determine the concentration of the molds. This air test can give results of hidden molds. Many a time, by the time you see molding growing on surfaces, they have already invaded hidden areas. You could be having colonies of molds in between the joints or under the floor tiles. A surface testing is conducted to determine the areas that are invaded.




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