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Mold Education

Monday, July 12th, 2010

Although it isn’t as obvious as water or fire damage, home owners should be on the lookout for mold damage. Not only does it cause unpleasant, musty smells throughout a home, some molds can cause serious health risks. The longer mold is allowed to sit, the more extensive the damage can become. Mold damage will significantly lower the resale value of a home and may require heavy repairs to correct if allowed to grow out of control.

When Am I At Risk For Mold Damage?

Mold is most common in areas that are hot and damp or otherwise humid. This can naturally occur due to summer heat or rain, particularly in homes with inferior insulation. Natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods are also common causes of mold damage. Mold can also be the result of unnoticed leaks or poor plumbing.

What Are The Signs Of Mold Damage?

Mold and mildew tend to produce a very distinctive musty odor. Different types of mold are more pungent than others. It will also produce spores that can be seen floating in the air. These spores can cause allergies to act up, sometimes severely. Other signs of mold include white or black spots growing on walls or ceiling tiles.

Not only mold is readily visible. It can be growing behind walls or within surfaces for some time before becoming apparent on the surface. The dangerous health effects of mold can still persist even if it can not be seen.

What Are The Dangers Of Mold Damage?

Most types of mold will cause only minor allergenic problems. However, some types of mold can release “mycotoxins”, which can cause severe and persistent health problems to all who are exposed. Symptoms include headaches, nausea, and severe respiratory distress.

If you feel that your home has a mold or fungus problem, contact a professional immediately to help clean the affected area. By hiring a cleaner, you can ensure that knowledgeable, skilled workers will attend to your mold damage and insure that your home is clean and safe for your family. Don’t let mold damage ruin your home or health! Call today to get rid of the mold and get on with your life.

Call us today for a free consultation 800-516-8059 or by email at: info@superrestoration.com

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Student in danger of health issues due to mold

Monday, January 4th, 2010

A college student had just bought an apartment near his campus and about 2 weeks later began to feel ill. He felt shortness of breath, runny nose, and itchy eyes. He looked online for many reasons to why he may have these symptoms and realized he have mold in his home. He called our 24- hour emergency service line, and an appointment was set up with one of our certified mold inspectors. Upon inspecting the apartment, the inspector found a few issues that can be leading to a compromised indoor air conditioning and potential mold concerns.

First, the air conditioning unit seemed to not be operating correctly due to condensation noticed around the air conditioning vents. In addition, 2 windows in the family room were leaking and the carpet was humid due to water intrusion from the outside. Tests were performed and a plan of action/protocol was drawn up to begin remediation work, 2 months later, the college student is now free of symptoms and excelling in school.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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Fradulent Inspectors

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Are you worried about the damage mold may be doing to your home? After a major flood, a home that had flood water come in has a large chance of experiencing significant and dangerous mold damage. The fumes from this mold can put entire families in jeopardy, as well as driving down home values and leaving residents displaced. When looking for a professional to inspect your home for mold, it is absolutely essential to research the business you are preparing to work with.


After the flooding, local news station WLKY uses the article located at http://www.wlky.com/news/20402064/detail.html to talk about problems with mold issues leading to a large upswing in fraudulent mold inspectors. These predators take advantage of Kentucky’s lack of licensing requirements for mold inspection contractors to prey on unsuspecting home owners by claiming to do thorough inspections they do not have the skills to perform. Unfortunately, there is no immediate way for a homeowner to know a good inspector from a fraud without doing the right research in advance.

To make sure the mold inspection service you are planning to hire is legitimate; a good first resource is the Better Business Bureau. This service allows customers to file a complaint against a business they have trouble with and makes these complaints public; giving you a warning if other people have had trouble with a mold inspection or restoration service before you hire them to deal with your mold issue. Because Kentucky doesn’t have a licensing requirement for mold services, the BBB is your best defense against fraudulent inspectors.

By using the Better Business Bureau to check for fraudulent companies, you can protect yourself from hiring a mold inspection and restoration service that may fail to completely find or remove mold from your home and leave your family in danger. Super Restoration has a solid track record of customer satisfaction in the BBB database that can be found at http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/Business-Report/Super-Restoration-Service-Co-34001939, should be your first stop for proper and safe mold inspection and removal.

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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