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Mold - Facts and Myths

You hear a lot about mold these days.  You know the black or green blotchy stuff
you may have seen on your bathroom ceilings, walls, or around shower tiles. Or maybe you have possibly smelled a musty odor in your house or your friend or neighbor's home.  Molds are everywhere, especially here in South Florida where the climate is warm and humid.  

Take Mold Very Seriously

Mold should be taken seriously as it can be harmful to your health, and some people are more sensitive and can have adverse reactions. Also, there is a potential legal liability with regard to resale of homes that may contain mold. The reason so much attention has been focused on mold the last five years is because of all the lawsuits that have been generated regarding mold.

The mold known as “Stachybotrys Chartarum or Stachybotrys Atra has received the most publicity because it is more commonly found in building materials and therefore more frequently present in homes. There are different views on whether this type of mold is more harmful than other molds.

How To Remedy Mold Before Selling Your Home

If you are planning on selling your home in Boca Raton, you will need to have any mold issues remedied before closing.   If you are a buyer purchasing a home, then your Realtor will recommend a professional mold inspector to perform an inspection of the property to discuss any potential mold issues.   

How To Avoid Mold In Your Boca Raton Home Or Condo

There are a few basic precautions you can take to reduce or eliminate molds. Venting bathrooms, adding insulation to reduce condensation, fixing leaking pipes, using de- humidifiers, and using your air conditioning.  If you do have any type of water damage, you should have the damage professionally inspected and repaired immediately to avoid further mold that can grow behind walls and ceiling areas that you cannot see.  

Mold Can Be Treated

Keep in mind that mold can be treated and eliminated. Treatments vary depending on the type of mold, which can only be identified by a laboratory test.  For more information on types of mold and mold treatment guidelines, please contact the Center for Disease Control http://www.cdc.gov/or refer to the EPA Guide entitled "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings"

Our Favorite Mold Inspector

Kathryn L. Pascale,CHMM Inc.
1302 SW 1st Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone (954) 524-3910
FAX (954) 522-8927
E-mail: kpascale@bellsouth.net

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