Mold Remediation: Understanding the Causes and Effects on Health

Mold is fungus that thrives in moist environments and can grow rapidly in your home. While mold is a natural part of the environment, excessive mold growth can cause significant health problems and structural damage to buildings. It is essential to understand the causes of mold growth and its effects on health to prevent mold from affecting your wellbeing.

Causes of Mold Growth

Mold thrives in areas that are damp or have high humidity levels. Some common causes of mold growth include:

• Water Damage after water damage caused by flooding, roof leaks, and plumbing issues
• Poor Ventilation can cause moisture to build up in enclosed spaces such as basements, bathrooms, and crawl spaces
• High Humidity levels can cause mold growth in areas that are naturally humid such as attics, basements, and crawl spaces
• Lack of Maintenance such as failing to fix leaks, can cause mold to grow

Effects on Your Health

Mold exposure can cause a range of health problems, including:

• Allergic Reactions in people with mold allergies or asthma. Symptoms may include coughing, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes
• Respiratory Problems such as shortness of breath, wheezing, and chest tightness
• Skin Irritation and rashes
• Headaches and Fatigue
• Infections in people with weakened immune systems

What to do if you find mold in your home

Mold remediation is the process of removing mold to prevent further growth and eliminate potential health risks. While mold remediation can be done by homeowners, it is recommended to hire a professional company such as TACT North Atlanta, to do the mold clean-up. Disturbing mold can cause it to release millions of microscopic spores into the air. Without the proper safety measures and equipment, this can trigger intense health issues or exacerbate symptoms you are already experiencing.  

TACT North Atlanta offers mold remediation services, including mold testing, air testing to detect potentially harmful particles, air purification and mold removal. We also assess the likelihood of mold returning and will give our recommendations for preventing future growth.

Mold growth is a serious issue that can affect your health and the structural integrity of your home or workplace. It is crucial to identify the causes of mold growth and take immediate action to prevent it. If you suspect mold growth, it is recommended to hire a professional company such as TACT North Atlanta to perform mold remediation. TACT North Atlanta has the expertise and equipment to remove mold safely and efficiently, and can offer advice on how to prevent future mold growth. Don't let mold take over your home or workplace, contact TACT North Atlanta today for mold remediation services.

TACT North Atlanta is certified and licensed for biohazard remediation services by the State of Georgia. We are bonded and insured, with over 30 years of experience, and have the most technologically advanced equipment available to professionally remove mold and other biohazards from your home.