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.
Indoor Air Quality Association- www.iaqa.org
American Indoor Air Quality Council- www.iaqcouncil.org
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- www.epa.gov/mold/
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification ( IICRC)- www.iicrc.org/pdf/buydocs.pdf
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Mold growth in your home is a sign of many problems, and hiring a mold inspector to identify all of those areas and fix the problem areas is the best approach to the problem. Finding mold is disconcerting and it will affect the health of all inhabitants as well as the structure of the property. A professional mold inspector knows the tips and tricks of finding the problems and developing mold remediation plan.
Two of the most common places for mold to grow and thrive are the basement and the attic, since these areas tend to be moist and dark. A professional mold inspector knows where to look on the walls, surrounding windows, closets, and any other area in either of these locations that can be labeled as a “natural” material. Natural materials typically include wood, wool, silk, leather and cardboard. Two materials that are not impacted by mold growth are synthetic materials and metals.
Even though you can tackle the mold yourself in most smaller areas of your home, a professional mold inspector can assess the situation and recommend a viable solution. Mold can be as toxic as some household cleaners and should only be handled by professionally trained mold inspectors and mold remediation specialists.
The two most important aspects of deciding on a mold inspector are experience and relevant qualifications. Often when we require tradesmen to carry out work our whole aim is to find someone who will do the work as cheaply as possible. Where serious mold is involved, you really cannot afford to look at it in this way.
For more information on mold inspectors, mold, mold remediation contact the professional mold inspectors at RTS Environmental Solutions. Serving all of Northern Virginia, including the communities of Leesburg, VA, McLean, VA, Middletown, MD, Adamstown, MD, Alexandria, VA, College Park, MD, Sterling, MD, Takoma Park, MD and Urbana, MD, the professional mold inspectors at RTS Environmental Solutions deliver the quality you deserve from a name you trust.