MOLD
In past posts we touched on some areas of interest in Whatcom County and some fun, outdoor activities to engage in. Now lets talk a little about things to be aware of when purchasing in Whatcom, or really anywhere for that matter. And today’s topic is Mold, “fungus among us”. Mold has been around for centuries. We are recently beginning to realize more about mold and become more educated on it and the health hazards of exposure.
Drew, a recent Bellingham homeowner and soon to be mold inspector in Whatcom, gave is the scoop on the fungus. He was a past owner of Phoenix Water Damage in Phoenix, Arizona. He says Phoenix was dry, but homes were very prevalent to developing mold. His concern with now being a homeowner in Washington is the rain and constant moisture.
There are many types of mold, over 100,000 of species of fungus. They need oxygen and organic materials to feed on and moisture to grow. Your home offers many types of organic materials for mold to feed on (drywall, wood, cement and more) If you have a water leak from somewhere in your home, or water/moisture from outside leaking in, creating moisture, you have the perfect breeding place for mold. Not all mold is toxic. The toxic strains are what create health problems, ventilation problems, and allergies. (more…)