What are the symptoms of black mold exposure?

Symptoms of black mold exposure can include headaches, eye irritation, coughing and sneezing, skin rashes, chronic fatigue, unexplained fever, and depression.

Where can black mold grow in my home?

Black mold usually appears in damp areas of the home such as bathrooms, crawl spaces, and basements. It can also occur inside HVAC systems, especially the indoor air conditioner coil, or behind walls where plumbing pipes may seep water.

How can I confirm the presence of black mold in my home?

Confirming black mold requires the expertise and techniques of a top mold remediation company. They take air samples and directly examine and sometimes test suspicious growth.

What services does Rytech Restoration provide for mold remediation?

Rytech Restoration provides a complete mold inspection to identify any mold growth, eliminates existing contamination, and recommends solutions to prevent further growth.

Detecting Black Mold Symptoms And Growth " Know The Danger Signs

Black Mold Growth Detected After Professional Water Damage Inspection

Do you suspect black mold symptoms and growth inside your house? The generic term “black mold” usually refers to either Stachybotrys atra or Stachybotrys chartarum, two mold types known to trigger adverse reactions in many individuals. Like all fungus, growing black mold spreads by releasing airborne spores. Black mold spores are known to contain harmful mycotoxins, which present a specific risk factor to occupants of the house when inhaled.

Because physical reactions may result from many potential causes, any suspected black mold symptoms and growth in your house should always be brought to the attention of a qualified physician first. Physical effects associated with long-term exposure to toxic mold include:

Headaches
Eye irritation
Coughing and sneezing.
Skin rashes.
Chronic fatigue.
Unexplained fever.
Depression.

To positively verify black mold inside a home, mold remediation specialists take air samples as well as directly examine and sometimes test suspicious growth. Factors such as the location and appearance of the growth are also important in determining potential threat. Here are some of the common denominators in black mold:

Location
Black mold usually appears in areas of the home that are damp such as bathrooms, crawl spaces and basements. Like all mold types, black mold requires a consistent source of moisture whether it be actual water from leaks or other sources or chronic high humidity in the air. Black mold may occur inside HVAC systems, especially the indoor air conditioner coil, or behind walls where plumbing pipes may seep water. Any part of the house recently affected by water damage may also harbor black mold growth.

Appearance
Despite its name, black mold frequently isn't actually black. Often, it may be a dark grayish or greenish color. It frequently presents a slimy appearance—versus the fluffy growth typical of other fungus types—and tends to appear more like a flat stain on the surface it has infected instead of bumpy, outward growth. Black mold often releases a musty odor similar to mildew.

Confirming black mold symptoms and growth requires the expertise and techniques of a top mold remediation company. Contact Rytec Restoration. for more information.

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