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Accredited Laboratory — A lab that has been accredited by a recognized agency to the ISO 17025 Standard.

Aflatoxin — A Mycotoxin which is known to be one of the most toxic naturally occurring substances which is from Aspergillus flavus mold growth.

Allergen — A substance such as mold or pet hair which can cause an allergic reaction.

Ambient air — Outdoor air or representative of a general volume of indoor air.

Amplification of molds — Any indoor scenario which may increase the concentration of molds such as moisture in a wall cavity or mold growth in an HVAC system.

Anti-fungal treatment — Any mold remediation activity which removes, disinfects, or treats surfaces contaminated by mold.

Asbestos — A naturally occurring mineral fiber used in hundreds of building and insulation materials. Exposure to asbestos is a known health risk for cancer especially due to occupational contact. Asbestos is a regulated material and professional removal using engineering controls is recommended in most cases.

Asthma — A condition of respiratory sensitivity when lung tissue swells in reaction to exposure to particles which irritate the small passages of the lung tissue.

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The Process of Attic Mold Remediation in Maryland and Northern Virginia Defined

The idea of black mold growing rampant in the attic of your Middletown, MD home scares most homeowners, and with good reason. Mold is a toxic substance that can be extremely dangerous for people and pets living in a mold-infested home, and can even be fatal in some situations. Mold is a silent threat since it can grow unnoticed and undetected for long periods of time - especially when it is growing in your attic. In order to protect your health, and that of those who live with you and even visit you, attic mold remediation is often the best course of action. But what is attic mold remediation? Here is an outline of how the process works so you know what to expect from your attic mold remediation company.

The first step in the attic mold remediation process involves the evaluation of the attic in your College Park, MD home. This evaluation is used to determine the cause of the problem - or why the mold is growing in your attic in the first place, and then creating an attic mold remediation protocol that will walk you through the steps that will be taken to solve the mold problem. This is the perfect opportunity for you as the homeowner to ask questions and ensure you fully understand the attic mold remediation process.

After the attic mold remediation plan is in place, the next step is to fix the cause of the mold problem. This may be as easy as removing the insulation blocking attic vents or can even be as intricate as installing an exhaust fan controlled by a humidistat. Of course there are a variety of other options between these two extremes but you won't know how to fix the attic mold problem until a remediation plan is in place.

Once the problem has been corrected, our team of mold remediation specialists will ensure all mold spores in the attic have been eradicated. Removing the present mold spores allows you to take comfort in knowing the mold is dead, is not reproducing and will not come back.