What Are The Impacts of Different Types of Mold?
Posted in Mold Removal, on June 24, 2021
Unfortunately, it’s not unusual for homeowners to find mold growth in their basements, attics, and other rooms of their homes. Mold removal in Montreal often happens well after the initial infestation has spread significantly, becoming visible on walls, ceilings, floors, or furniture. Mold inspection in Montreal can help you identify mold growth in your home and alert you to harmful species that cause toxic effects.
Some of the common types of mold we see at Canada Restoration Specialists include:
Alternaria
Colour: Dark brown, black, or grey.
Location: Materials that contain lots of cellulose, like wood, wallpaper, or carpeting.
Symptoms: Coughing, sore throat, headache, and fatigue.
Toxic: Mildly toxic, a known cause of asthma.
Aspergillus
Colour: Velvety green/blue, sometimes with white.
Location: Damp locations, in and around food storage.
Symptoms: Lung irritation, skin and nail infections.
Toxic: Primary cause of pulmonary aspergillosis and malt worker’s lung.
Chaetomium
Colour: White, greyish green.
Location: Near leaks, in basements, attics, sinks.
Symptoms: Hay fever, sinusitis, asthma attacks.
Toxic: Yes
Fusarium
Colour: Variable: white to tan to pink to yellow.
Location: Damp areas with organic materials.
Symptoms: Topical infections, eye infections, sinusitis.
Toxic: Mildly toxic for healthy people, dangerous for immunocompromised individuals.
Stachybotrys
Colour: Dark green, blue, red. Black.
Location: Fibreboard, gypsum, drywall, or carpets.
Symptoms: Dermatitis, inflammation, headache, fatigue.
Toxic: Extremely — also known as toxic black mold.
Mold Testing
These five types of mold growth represent only the tip of the iceberg — there are thousands of different species of mold that we routinely detect during mold inspection in Montreal. Mold often grows out of sight in dark corners or hard to access places like the attic, making professional mold testing a valuable tool in safe detection. At Canada Restoration Services, we can safely and efficiently test any room in your home without damage or significant disruption, helping you pinpoint the exact location of mold growth. Our mold samples are tested in 3rd party labs to guarantee reliable results.
What is Mold Remediation?
If you have found mold growth, the best solution is to call in a get mold remediation in Montreal: a safe and effective professional service that eliminates indoor mold growth and helps you identify its cause. At Canada Restoration Services, we prioritize safety by ensuring your worksite is carefully contained and by using industrial quality HEPA filtration to eliminate airborne spores from infesting your home. We use non-toxic, safe removal products, and we dispose of all infected materials for you.
Work with Canada Restoration Services!
When it comes to safe mold removal, working with a professional team makes a huge difference. While many people will suggest the DIY route, the truth is that it’s just not safe or effective. Mold spores are easily made airborne, and even the most minor infestation can quickly double without adequate safety precautions. If you need mold removal in Montreal, Canada Restoration Services is ready to help!
Contact the mold removal experts at Canada’s Restoration Service to learn more about our mold testing, inspection, and removal services in Montreal.
