FAQs & INFORMATION

Mold On Walls

Window Moisture

Everyone is exposed to some amount of mold on a daily basis, most without any apparent reaction. Generally mold spores can cause problems when they are present in large numbers and a person inhales large quantities of them. This occurs primarily when there is active mold growth.

For some people, a small exposure to mold spores can trigger an asthma attack or lead to other health problems. For others, symptoms may only occur when exposure levels are much higher.

The health effects of mold can vary. The production of allergens or irritants can cause mild allergic reactions and asthma attacks. The production of potentially toxic mycotoxins can cause more severe reactions, and in rare cases death.

Should I be concerned about mold in my home?

Yes. If indoor mold is extensive, those in your home can be exposed to very high and persistent airborne mold spores. It is possible to become sensitized to these mold spores and develop allergies or other health concerns, even if one is not normally sensitive to mold.

Left unchecked, mold growth can cause structural damage to your home as well as permanent damage to furnishings and carpet.

According to the Centers for Disease Control*, “It is not necessary, however, to determine what type of mold you may have. All molds should be treated the same with respect to potential health risks and removal.”

Can my home be tested for mold?

Yes. We offer thorough mold inspections that involve visual examinations of the most likely areas to harbor mold. We also take air samples indoors and out to determine whether the number of spores inside your home is significantly higher. If the indoor level is higher, it could mean that mold is growing inside your home.

How do I remove mold from my home?

First address the source of moisture that is allowing the mold to grow. Then take steps to clean up the contamination. Here are helpful links to lean more about cleaning up mold in your home.

The Types of Inspections offered by Isle Management Corporation, Home inspections and Gregory Bertaux“Mold and Moisture”, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The Types of Inspections offered by Isle Management Corporation, Home inspections and Gregory Bertaux“Repairing Your Flooded Home”, FEMA
The Types of Inspections offered by Isle Management Corporation, Home inspections and Gregory Bertaux“Controlling Mold Growth in the Home”, Kansas State University
The Types of Inspections offered by Isle Management Corporation, Home inspections and Gregory Bertaux“Indoor Mold and Your Health”, Florida Department of Health
The Types of Inspections offered by Isle Management Corporation, Home inspections and Gregory Bertaux“Mold Assessment”, Florida Department of Health

*Sources: California Department of Health Services Indoor Air Quality Info Sheet, “Mold in My Home: What Do I Do?” revised July 2001; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Questions and Answers on Stachybotrys chartarum and other molds” last reviewed November 30, 2002.

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