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Mold: A Risk for Your Property & Your Health – Article

March 14, 2011 9:33 am /

“Mold is an ancient life form that has, throughout history, been a constant companion of humanity. Its recent prominence as an indoor health issue is explained by two features of modern building techniques – the use of materials containing high concentrations of cellulose and other fibers upon which molds feed, and the use of insulating materials and methods that restrict ventilation.  Given the inviting food source provided by present day building material, all that is required for vigorous mold growth and amplification is the presence of water.

One need not establish any causal connection between the presence of mold and health issues in order to recognize the need for proper mold removal.  Indeed, putting health matters entirely aside, molds deteriorate the building materials on which they feed, necessitating the repair of affected components.  Where structural elements are involved, this can become a matter of building stability as well as function.  Additionally because of the manner in which they digest materials, molds give off undesirable odors and diminish aesthetic appearance, thereby degrading the indoor environment and decreasing property values.”

Read the rest of the article at the following link.

http://www.indoorrestore.com/resources/articles/2011/03/14/mold-risk-for-your-property-your-health/

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