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Mold is a symptom of excess moisture. Unfortunately, mold and moisture
problems often go unnoticed for long periods of time. It’s not
because no one cares. It’s because mold and moisture problems rarely
show their ugly heads until they are well on their way down the path
of destruction. By the time a mold problem becomes visible, what you
see is often just the tip of the iceberg.
The problem:
Modern construction methods and materials can make moisture problems
difficult to detect. Some building materials trap moisture, while others
offer the nutrition mold needs to grow. Mold growth is often hidden away,
out of sight. One would have to have x-ray eyes to find most of these
problems in their early stages.
Traditional mold-inspection and mold-testing methods, such as air sampling,
are great when used properly as one aspect of a comprehensive mold inspection.
Unfortunately most mold inspectors rely heavily upon air sampling and
often do little else. The problem with relying upon air sampling is that:
The solution:
When mold grows, it produces three things.
- Spores
- Vapors/Gasses (mVOCs)
- Toxins (Certain Molds)
The gases mold produces are detected by the human nose as a "musty
smell." In addition to producing an unpleasant odor, these gases
are known health hazards according to US EPA and other authorities. Chemicals
such as benzene, a known carcinogen, are routinely found coming from
active mold colonies.
Unlike spores, gases can easily penetrate walls and build up indoors,
creating discomfort and causing health complaints such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness and fatigue.
While this seems to complicate things, the gases themselves are the
key to the solution.
Dogs have been trusted for hundreds of years to detect and locate things
that humans can’t find.
Since 2003 we have been using specially trained mold detection dogs
(Mold Dogs™), trained just like bomb dogs or drug dogs, to detect
and locate the source of mold growth by detecting the gases mold
growth gives off.
Mold Dogs give us the ability to quickly and accurately screen a building
for hidden mold and moisture problems non-destructively.
Once we use our four-legged mold detectives to help us locate the areas
that need further investigation, we then use industry-standard mold testing
and inspection methods to confirm the dog’s findings.
It just makes scents!
Whether you are a one-time customer with a 3-bedroom home or a long-term
client with 360 million square feet to manage, you have individual needs.
Our staff is trained and dedicated to meet those needs through our unique,
customized approach and proprietary methods.
Call us today at 1-800-630-9047 on a confidential basis. See what Lab
Results can do for you.
Our Guarantee
If you aren’t pleased, neither are we.
We will re-perform any contracted service
deemed to be unsatisfactory – free of additional charges.
If you are still displeased, we will offer a 100% refund.
We know that you’ll be more than satisfied.
We guarantee it.
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