Mold in the Home

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, who can forget the images of homes that sat underwater for weeks and became covered in a coating of toxic black mold? A backlog of insurance claims meant that many homeowners were unable to repair the damage for weeks or even months. Sadly, many of the homes in the most devastated areas remain abandoned. What many homeowners are unaware of, however, is that it does not take a devastating storm to bring toxic mold into the home. In many cases mold is hidden from view, often in the substrate or walls of the home. Just 50% humidity may be enough to encourage the growth of toxic mold. Read more