Tiny spores are the means by which mold reproduction takes place. The seed like spores are very tiny to the point that they cannot be seen by the naked eye and their form of movement has been observed to be through the air. Conditions such as enough food sources, enough moisture, dark and warm spaces such as basements are favorable for mold growth.
Common respiratory problems and some particular allergic reactions are some of the basic health problems that are a consequence of mold growth in homes. Some of the symptoms that a person maybe be suffering from mold related infections include cough, throat irritation, skin irritation, headache, persistent sneezing, chest tightness, wheezing and difficulties in breathing.
Considerations of moving house or getting rid of mold growth by house owners with very young children should be made as early as possible because during their first years , these children are prone to developing certain respiratory problems such as asthma. FSG inspections have helped many home owners get rid of any mold growth in their houses hence avoiding the need to move.
If you have noticed any leaks in your house, dampness, or past water damages then a visit to mold inspections companies should be on your to do list. Apart from screening houses thoroughly for any mold presence, FSG inspections also provide indoor air quality testing and servicing homes and businesses. Indoor air testing and servicing of businesses and homes are some of the additional services that mold inspection companies provide to their customers. After all tests are done and completed, the experts will provide their customers with important, helpful information that will enable them to make solid decisions on what to do to eradicate their mold problems.
Thermal imaging technology, bio pumps for mold sampling, humidity identification hygrometers, laser particle counters for particle counts, moisture detection with moisture meters are some of the modern equipment that mold inspection companies are using to give the bests services possible. Customers who have used the services of FSG inspections may confess that they received the best care since the inspectors dispatched to their homes were thorough professionals with the best knowledge in their craft.
Besides mold inspection, wind mitigation is another area that homeowners must look at if they want their homes in perfect shapes for a longer period of time. Adding features that will aid your home withstand high winds, hurricanes or major storms is what mitigation basically refers to. Wind mitigation has two major advantages one being that it saves a lot of money that would have gone into insuring a house that doesn’t have any mitigation feature and secondly is that it’s makes sure ones family is safe.
Some of the techniques employed in wind mitigation include setting up water barriers, roof to foundation anchoring and window and door coverings and in addition some inspections are provided to make sure everything is in place.
The mandatory components under the four point inspection are HVAC (heat, ventilation and ac), plumbing, electrical and roof inspection.