About Molds/Micro-organisms
Molds are found almost everywhere in our environment. They reproduce by creating tiny spores that float through the air and attach to virtually any substrate. Once attached the spores grow when moisture, oxygen and an organic source are present.

They are likely to grow where excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials including carpet, ceiling tile, insulation, paper, wallboard, wood, surfaces behind wallpaper, or in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Because mold requires water to grow, it is important to prevent excessive moisture in buildings. Changes in the construction codes and materials over the past twenty years have resulted in more tightly sealed buildings with diminished ventilation, contributing in some cases to moisture buildup.

Mold can cause both structural damage, as well as a myriad of health related issues. Some molds cause structural damage to wood, while others cause odors and trigger a number of health effects. Some of the most common health concerns are: allegoric reactions, asthma, hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, infections and irritation.

Widespread symptoms are often referred to as Sick Building Syndrome. SBS is a situation in which building occupants experience a variety of symptoms that appear to be linked to time spent in a building, but no specific illness or cause can be identified.