Mold Testing Services from Lincoln City to Brookings

Research has shown consistent association between water damage in buildings and the exposure of occupants to mold contaminants. Excessive indoor dampness is a health problem. Moisture can cause:

• Concrete and masonry to become covered with a powdery crust
• Metals to corrode
• Mold and dust mite infestations
• Serious effects on occupant health
• Wood products decay

Mold and mildew growth can be controlled in three ways:

1. Dehumidifiers - removal of moist air
2. Dilution - exchange moist interior air with dry exterior air
3. Source control - limit the amount of airborne moisture by venting and removing anything that might contribute to the problem.

Occupants can cause or contribute to a mold problem by:

• Closing off unused rooms during heating periods; this can lead to mold and mildew growth
• Setting the thermostat back at night; this increases humidity resulting in mold and mildew growth on cool surfaces.