Aerotech provides a consulting service, to residential and commercial property owners, potential home buyers and Real Estate professionals. We deliver non-biased mold inspections, mold consultations, mold testing, mold reports and mold sampling.
Elevated levels of mold are a health concern to the occupants and cause damage which will result in diminished property value.
Aspergillus: A common type of mold that can grow on dead leaves, stored grains, bird droppings, and other decaying vegetation. It can also be found in air conditioning systems in residential and commercial properties. It is rare for a person with a normal immune system to develop infections from exposure to Aspergillus. These rare infections include pneumonia and aspergilloma. Some people, however, have a severe allergic reaction to Aspergillus which is called allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA).
Penicillium: This species of mold prefers cool and moderate climates. Penicillium play a central role in the production of cheese and various meat materials and are the source of major antibiotics such as penicillin. However indoors in high amounts these mold spores are among the main causes of food spoilage. There are limited cases in which penicilla are found in association with infections.
Stachybotrys: Also known as black mold, it grows on materials with a high cellulose and low nitrogen content, such as drywall, paper, dust, and lint. Growth occurs when there is moisture from water damage, excessive humidity, water leaks, condensation, water infiltration, or flooding. Toxic molds produce mycotoxins that can irritate skin and mucous membranes. Satratoxin is a potent mycotoxin produced by this mold spore and can be toxic when inhaled. Professional care is recommended when this organism is found in heightened levels indoors.
