| Can mold cause health problems? |
Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially  toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash (dermatitis). Allergic reactions to mold are common. They can be immediate or delayed. Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people. Symptoms other than the allergic and irritant types are not commonly reported as a result of inhaling mold. Research on mold and health effects is ongoing. For more detailed information consult a health professional. You may also wish to consult your state or local health department.
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| Why test for mold? |
Although you may see or smell the mold in your home testing is still a priority in the begining, and final stages of the removal. The initial test establishes what conditions and types of molds exist in the structure. This allows the remediation company to use the proper materials and set up containment areas where needed. Testing should be done a second time after the remediation job is complete to ensure that the harmful materials were removed. It is very important to get the tests from a 3rd party company. A mold remediation company who offers testing, or a testing company offering remediation, should be considered a confilict of intrest.
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| How do I fix a mold problem? |
The mold spores will not grow if moisture is not present. Indoor mold growth can and should be prevented or  controlled by controlling moisture indoors. If there is mold growth in your home, you must clean up the mold and fix the water problem. If you clean up the mold, but don't fix the water problem, then, most likely, the mold problem will come back. Mold remediation should only be performed by an experienced contractor who understands the danger of the process. Improper containment areas and removal can result in a cross contaminated structure with a more widespread problem then existed before the work began.
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| "Hidden Mold" |
You may suspect hidden mold if a building smells moldy, but you cannot see the source, or if you know there has  been water damage and residents are reporting health problems. Mold may be hidden in places such as the back side of dry wall, wallpaper, or paneling, the top side of ceiling tiles, the underside of carpets and pads, etc. Other possible locations of hidden mold include areas inside walls around pipes (with leaking or condensing pipes), the surface of walls behind furniture (where condensation forms), inside ductwork, and in roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation).
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| Looking for "Hidden Mold" |
Investigating hidden mold problems may be difficult and will require caution when the investigation involves disturbing potential sites of mold growth. For example, removal of wallpaper can lead to a massive release of spores if there is mold growing on the underside of the paper. If you believe that you may have a hidden mold problem, consider hiring an experienced professional.
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My sincere thanks for being such a kind and considerate salesman when you came to give me an estimat on the job of waterproofing my basement. You were patient, pleasant and tolerant as I "peppered" you with questions concerning the job. You explained everything clearly and set a very high standard by which I judged the other contractors - I was grateful I spoke to you first.
Please pass on my thanks to the ladies who "run" the office - Mary, Cathy and jennifer. They too, were friendly and patient answering my inquiries - they are "people persons"!
Again, another thanks to the two installers who came this morning - Oscar and Fidel. Like the rest of you they were patient and answered my questions and tolerated.
It is a rare company that has so many great employees who have the patience and take the time to answer customers questions (and listen to the customer). Does AM Shield have a special "personality test" that their employees must pass? You are all exceptional people - Thank you from a grateful customer!
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mattersuch as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; 
