Just paint over it and it
will all go away!
wrong
You cannot solve the problem by simply painting over it, or opening a few windows, the health and home hazard is still there and active in your property.
Mould spores are a health hazard
Mould spores make up a significant portion of household dust and are known allergens. Their microscopic spores are often powdery and become airborne at the slightest disturbance.
These microscopic spores are then inhaled by humans and have been attributed (along with the dust mite) to being a trigger for asthma, dust allergy and hay fever.
During growth, fungal colonies can produce gases known as ‘volites’, which are musty mildew-like odours, which you may associate with damp basements. Exposure to these gases have been associated with a number of symptoms from headaches to nausea and fatigue.
The vast majority of products used to build and furnish homes are made from organic materials. Fungal spores are microscopic and are present in any indoor or outdoor environment; they can easily enter any dwelling undetected.
Black Mould
Mould spores will form in colonies and become visible on walls, but they will also be present in areas not visible, like fabrics and furnishings, where they feed and thrive on water particles.
The main source of water for mould is from the air around it, so if relative humidity is high the mould will thrive. Therefore, to reduce the risk of mould growth in a property you must reduce the relative humidity.
Rising Damp
Rising damp stopped with our specialist process and plaster replacement with waterproof membranes.
