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The Devastating Effects of Mold: A Real-Life Story

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The Effects Of Mold

The Effects Of Mold

Imagine finding your dream home only to have it fall victim to a seemingly innocent substance that occurs freely in nature. This was the unfortunate result for a Pacific Northwest couple whose residence of 24 years was destroyed by an infestation that could have been solved with mold treatment.

Craig and Shelly Johnson were newlyweds in 1990 when they purchased their home in Vancouver, WA, a suburb of Portland, OR. Six years later they completed major renovations, including finishing the basement and adding a bedroom and bathroom. They also had new insulation installed in the attic and redid the exterior with new siding and windows.

Several years later, the couple and their sons began suffering from health problems, beginning with respiratory ailments like bronchitis and pneumonia. Craig and Shelly continued to experience further declines in their conditions that seriously impaired their quality of life, including their ability to work. After failed attempts to determine the cause, a random comment from Shelly prompted Craig’s physician to suggest that their home be tested for toxins.

What they discovered was devastating. During that long-ago remodeling, the bathroom vents had never been installed and they were found laid on top of the attic insulation. In addition, the siding covered up the attic vents, creating the perfect breeding ground for mold. Moisture from years of showers resulted in an attic infested with various types of black and white mold.

Prompt mold treatment is essential to keep the fungus from gaining a foothold in your home or office. Our MoldExterm system eliminates the problem and adds protection to prevent it from reoccurring. Visit our website for more information.

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Why MoldExterm Instead of Mold Remediation?

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Discovering that you have a mold infestation is enough bad news. You don’t need even worse news that you have to endure long, invasive and expensive mold treatment by way of remediation. Here’s some good news: MoldExterm offers a safer, more efficient, cost-effective way of removing and preventing mold.

Our proprietary MoldExterm system is based on technology developed by Dr. Leonard Pinchuk. This brilliant researcher holds more than 80 patents for biomaterials and medical devices, most notably the nylon angioplasty balloon catheter used to treat cardiovascular disease.

Here’s a closer look at just a few of the advantages MoldExterm has over remediation:

  • Remediation involves physical removal of affected materials, which can actually escalate the problem by dispersing mold spores into the atmosphere. MoldExterm encapsulates and treats the surfaces to prevent the spread of mold.
  • We use an EPA-registered anti-microbial to kill the mold and follow up with a patented polymer seal to prevent it from returning. Remediation puts no prevention methods in place.
  • MoldExterm preserves your building materials, making it a more eco-friendly solution than remediation which creates a significant amount of mold-covered debris.
  • Our skilled, professionally trained technicians are usually in and out of your home or office within one day. Remediation is a long, messy process that disrupts your everyday activities.

In addition to all these benefits, MoldExterm saves you up to 50 percent over the average cost of remediation. When it comes to mold treatment, you have a better option today. Visit our website for more information about our unique process and schedule an appointment for a free mold inspection.

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What is the Issue with Mold Spores?

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Mold Spores

Most people are aware that mold is a part of nature that should remain outdoors. However, spores are the real basis of the problem. They’re the primary reason why an infestation can be so difficult to battle. What makes these seemingly harmless cells so dangerous?

You may remember from high school biology that spores are the means by which mold and fungus propagate. These microscopic organisms travel unfettered throughout the atmosphere, reproducing once they land in an area with the right conditions. This is one of the reasons you’ll often see mushrooms in many of the same places where you find mold.

When it comes to “the right conditions”, tops on the list is a damp place. Mold and fungus need water to grow. Since spores aren’t visible to the naked eye, there’s no way of preventing them from coming to rest in your shower or on a basement wall.

Spores are also the cause of the health threat presented by infestations. Mold itself is not particularly harmful. Allergic reactions and other issues arise when mold spores are inhaled, causing irritation to linings in the upper respiratory system. Some people are highly sensitive to these effects, while others may develop an allergy after prolonged exposure. Studies have also demonstrated a link between exposure to mold spores and development of asthma in children.

Traditional mold remediation can actually aggravate the problem by causing spores to disperse more widely. With the MoldExterm system, affected surfaces are encapsulated and treated with a non-micron mist for safe, effective removal. Visit our website to schedule a free mold inspection from our trained technicians.

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