What is Mold?

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Mold is most commonly described as micro fungi, differentiating them from macro fungi, such as mushrooms and other fleshy organisms. Mold develops from unique, microscopic seed-like structures called spores. Spores are not visible to the unaided eye. When spores settle on a surface under appropriate moisture and temperature conditions, they absorb water, swelling to 2-3 times their size, and begin to form thread-like structures known as hyphae.

As the hyphae grow, they interweave to form a tangled mass known as mycelium. With continued growth, a mycelium, unlike a spore, becomes visible to the naked eye. The mycelium extends across the surface material, generally in circular pattern, with hyphae growing above and below the food source. When the fungus matures, spores will form within specialized structures or individually on the aerial hyphae. The spores can then be carried away by air currents, moisture droplets or insects to new environments to start the reproductive cycle over again.

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How does mold affect my health?

Most of the time, a low level of mold will have little effect on you. However, if you are allergic to mold or you suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems, the presence of mold in your home can be particularly bothersome. Exposure to indoor mold has also been shown to exacerbate asthma symptoms in sensitive individuals. Although there are many types of molds, only a few dozen cause allergic reactions. Alternaria, Cladosporium (Hormodendrum), Aspergillus, Penicillium, Helmin thosporium, Epicoccum, Fusarium, Mucor, Rhizopus and Aureobasidium (Pullularia) are the major culprits. Some common spores can be identified when viewed under a microscope. Some form recognizable growth or colonies.

How does Empire resolves the presence of mold?

Empire Construction & Technologies, Inc. is fully certified by the IICRC in microbial remediation. All of our technicians are fully trained and certified in the proper procedures for protecting your property, thoroughly drying all materials having elevated moisture content, and safely removing and cleaning all mold contaminated products. Upon inspection Empire will contain the effected areas to prevent any mold spores from spreading to other unaffected areas of you property. We will then strategize the most effective way to remove the presence of mold through removal and extensive cleaning practices.

Once we have thoroughly removed the mold presence we consult with a third party board certified Indoor Environmentalist firm to perform a mold test. The method of testing is by air or sometimes swabbing the effected area. In some cases they will do both. The test results will confirm Empire has successfully completed the mold abatement.

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