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Mould Investigations
Moulds are forms of fungi that are found everywhere, both indoors and outdoors, all year round. Outside, moulds live in the soil, on plants and on dead and decaying organic matter. Moulds grow and reproduce by releasing thousands of spores, each having the ability to reproduce long, thread-like hyphae that continue to branch and form mycelia. The mycelium, in turn, attach to a nutrient substrate (organic matter) and grow. Moulds are very small, and their presence becomes visible to the unaided eye only when they form large colonies. Mould spores are carried by wind and can spread and from their source. Except in the most highly controlled artificial environments, moulds are found in all indoor and outdoor environments.
Moulds require the right conditions to growth, including adequate moisture, temperature, and a food source. Thus, a water loss in a building may result in wet indoor material that provide a source for mould to grow. Mould typically secrete enzymes onto organic matter, breaking down polymers into simpler substances which can be absorbed by the hyphae. As such, mould growth may cause damage to property, including paper and wood materials.
Mould can also affect indoor air quality when airborne levels because significantly elevated above background levels found outdoors. Some types of mould spores are known to be allergenic to humans. In some cases, moulds may even cause disease, particularly in immune compromised individuals. Mould growth due to a water loss can cause levels of airborne mould to be several times background concentrations.
What we do?
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We perform mould investigations in all types of building environments, including residential, workplace, and institutional.
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Use equipment to evaluate water damages.
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Perform various types of surface and air testing for mould.
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We interpret data and provide a report summarizing our inspection findings and providing an opinion on the source of the mould.
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We provide an opinion on loss-related vs. pre-existing mould
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Develop a protocol for cleanup and / or removal of mould-impacted materials.
