{"id":2264,"date":"2016-06-10T15:13:50","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T19:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.airmd.com\/?p=2264"},"modified":"2016-06-10T15:13:50","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T19:13:50","slug":"reasons-mold-inspection-buying-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airmd.com\/reasons-mold-inspection-buying-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Reasons To Have a Mold Inspection Before Buying a Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many reasons to have a mold inspection performed before buying a home. Toxic mold is becoming more of a problem in buildings because many structures are built using man-made materials rather than natural materials. In many cases, these man-made materials arrive from a factory or warehouse with mold spore contamination already on the surfaces. When mold spores are exposed to moisture, colonies begin to grow, and then homeowners and their families begin to suffer from the effects of exposure to mold.<\/p>\n

What Causes Sick Building Syndrome?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Today, experts are learning more about sick building syndrome, and mold is one of the causes::<\/p>\n

\u2022 Defects of the building’s ventilation system
\n\u2022 Problems with the building’s climate-control equipment
\n\u2022 Gases emitted by a building\u2019s materials
\n\u2022 Buildup of ozone
\n\u2022 Lack of air circulation
\n\u2022 Volatile chemical odors
\n\u2022 Visible or hidden mold growth<\/p>\n

Hiring a company that provides a mold inspection is essential before investing in a new home because exposure to mold leads to serious and sometimes fatal health issues. Anyone living in a home with mold canexperience a variety of symptoms that include:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Chronic headaches
\n\u2022 Brain fog or cognitive difficulties
\n\u2022 Sinus congestion
\n\u2022 Watery eyes
\n\u2022 Itchy skin
\n\u2022 Frequent sneezing and coughing
\n\u2022 Respiratory problems
\n\u2022 Sore throats
\n\u2022 Smelling odors or having taste sensations
\n\u2022 Decline in immunity levels
\n\u2022 Growths in the lungs
\n\u2022 Gastrointestinal problems
\n\u2022 Blurred vision<\/p>\n

Long-term exposure to mold is dangerous because some species emit neurotoxins that people breathe into their lungs. These neurotoxins reach the bloodstream and travel throughout the body into an individual\u2019s organs, including the brain.<\/p>\n

Avoid Expensive Mold Remediation<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is impossible to see most mold growth with the naked eye, and only a certified technician with the correct testing equipment can find the contamination. For potential buyers, learning if a home has mold growth before making an offer is essential to protect their health and avoid the expense of making remediation repairs. In many cases, homeowners insurance does pay for the cost of repairs, and in addition, property owners must live elsewhere during the remediation process.<\/p>\n

What You Can Do Before Buying a Home<\/strong><\/p>\n

At AirMD, we provide air-quality testing to determine if there is mold inside a home before someone buys the property. As an environmental testing and consulting firm, we test the air in a building to learn where mold is located and what type of mold is contaminating the structure.<\/p>\n

If mold is found prior to closing, costs associate with its removal may be deducted from the purchase price so test before, not after purchase.<\/p>\n

Learn \u00a0more here!<\/p>\n