Door frames, casings and jambs can be a hot spot for moisture intrusion here, particularly exterior doors. This customer called us in after they found hidden mold when replacing their front door. If you suspect mold in your home, give us a call at 813-924-4721 to schedule your Mold Assessment. Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a…
DetailsIf you hire a Mold Inspection company (like us ) and lab results confirm that mold is present in your home, you might be wondering what the next steps are. The state of Florida requires remediation companies to follow a written Mold Protocol if more than 10 sq ft of mold is discovered. One of…
DetailsLast week we saw mold can still grow on treated wood if the conditions are right. Well, what about copper pipes?? Both are common building materials found in many homes. Read on for the answer! Mold generally does not grow directly on copper pipes because copper has antimicrobial properties that inhibit mold and bacterial growth.…
DetailsCan mold grow on treated wood??? As shown in the photo, yes, mold can grow on treated wood under certain conditions. While treated wood is generally resistant to rot and insect damage, it isn’t entirely mold-proof. Mold needs moisture, warmth, and a food source (organic material) to grow. If treated wood is exposed to consistent…
DetailsAnother great thing about IR scans… they can help you tell which direction the moisture is coming from! Is it traveling down the wall from a roof leak or seeping up from the floor from a pipe leak? For this client, we were able to detect that moisture was seeping upward from the carpet holding…
DetailsWe hope everyone is recovering as best as they can from Hurricane Milton’s devastation. Now is the time to keep an eye out for new ceiling stains appearing from roof damage or wind driven rain through exterior openings. Its crucial to have these stains addressed and dried out or they will become a source for…
Details**Fungi Friday Alert!** This week we are re-featuring Chaetomium. Chaetomium is a genus of mold that can also be referred to as black mold and it is considered a “Target” mold by NORMI (the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors). These types of molds are those that should not be found within the home…
DetailsCan YOU spot the mold?? This is a great example of mold growth starting within a water stain. If you suspect mold in your home, give us a call at 813-924-4721 to schedule your Mold Assessment! Enviro-Hazard Testing Inc is a woman owned, local company proudly servicing Mount Dora, The Villages, Clermont and more. #moldtesting#moldremediation#moldillness#mold#airquality#AirQualityMatters#mountdora#eustis#tavares#tricityflorida#lakecounty#floridaliving#clermontfl#TheVillages#hurricaneseason#hurricanemoldinspection#MoldAssessment#airhandler#hvacmold
DetailsThe Relationship Between Floodwater and Mold The damage and loss from Hurricane Helene has been catastrophic and much worse than ever imagined in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolina’s…. Many homes affected by flooding are not insured for flood damage, which is a huge contributor to mold growth. Because these losses often are not covered,…
DetailsFEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) does not typically cover mold damage as a standalone issue, but there are specific circumstances where they may help: FEMA’s Role in Mold Remediation: What FEMA Doesn’t Cover: Read more about the topic directly from FEMA’s website below! https://www.fema.gov/node/damage-mold-covered
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