Linggo, Pebrero 24, 2013

Identifying Molds

Mold is the most common fungi on planet Earth. They are microorganisms and they grows in wet and humid environments. Molds can be potentially dangerous to your health and to building materials. Molds begins a little spores, but when they find the perfect condition the fungi starts to make a colony and that is when you can see it. When mold begins to germinate, the spores multiply by billions, emitting gases into the atmosphere and spreading spores into new locations.

Molds come in a wide range of colors (green, white, black, orange) and textures (smooth or rough, slimy,  furry).Many people manifest asthma-like symptoms in allergic reaction to mold; and some molds are toxic to humans.
Mold has risen to become one of the most damaging toxins that we face in our everyday lives.Mold is one of the worst enemies your home can have. Once growth begins, it can spread and grow in your home or even yourself. Its growth can also cause deterioration in the structural integrity of your home through fungal growth and rot.

SAMPLE IMAGE OF MOLD


It grows in areas with excess moisture, which can be caused by a variety of factors. If not treated properly and in a timely manner, it could lead to health problems.
When airborne mold spores are present in large numbers, they can cause allergic reactions, asthma episodes, infections, and other respiratory problems for people. Exposure to high spore levels can cause the development of an allergy to the mold. Similarly, when wood goes through a period of wetting, then drying, it can eventually warp and cause walls to crack or become structurally weak.
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