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We offer a variety of services to our customers including: Roofing Electrical Waterproofing Gutters General Contractor Exterior Drainage Sump Pump Dehumidifier Vapor Barriers (Black 6mil and Heavy duty White options) Microbial Growth Remediation Crawl Space Cleaning Attic Insulation Insulation or Foam Board Sealing Installation Basements HVAC Masonry (Foundation Work) Plumbing National Association of Mold Remediators and Inspectors Member https://www.northstarmoisture.com/residential-mold-inspections daily 0.75 2022-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622637b6015c1a4b3460b8a5/3f715c7b-d13c-4613-b47e-5592cfc10854/moldhouse.jpg Residential Mold Inspections PURPOSE The purpose of a mold inspection is to provide the client with information regarding the condition of the systems and components of the home that could contribute to microbial growth as they existed at the time of the mold inspection. The mold inspection report communicates the information to the client through a written summary that describes the conditions found that could likely contribute to water damage or microbial growth on the inspected structure. Additionally, the report may include the results of laboratory testing on suspected mold samples taken from the structure. SCOPE The scope of the inspection is a visual observation of the readily accessible areas of the building, its components, and its systems. These areas include the following: grounds, exterior, structure, plumbing, interior, HVAC, and sampling protocols. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622637b6015c1a4b3460b8a5/f02df448-8a2e-42ff-9680-e307c6603002/tenant-first.jpg Residential Mold Inspections LIMITATIONS The mold inspection is limited to the readily accessible and visible systems and components of the home. The inspector will not dismantle and/or move equipment, systems, furniture, appliances, floor coverings, finished or fastened surfaces or components, personal property or other items to conduct this inspection or otherwise to expose concealed or inaccessible conditions. The inspection will not include destructive testing of any kind WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES: The written mold inspection report is not intended to be used as a guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, that the items inspected are mold-free, or that concealed conditions conducive to mold do not or will not exist. 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There is evidence of permanent neurological, pathological, immunological, and psychological damage that exposure to certain mycotoxin producing fungi causes. However, the effects of most molds is largely unknown. People's reaction to mold differs based on individual immune systems and exposure. The insurance industry has reacted to mold in homes by canceling policies or refusing to issue policies that include mold due to a growing number of lawsuits. Insurance companies have paid out billions of dollars in mold claims each year. For the sake of your property value alone, it is important to understand how mold can affect your financial future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622637b6015c1a4b3460b8a5/066faa70-4fb7-4ec1-9e32-88e802dcbf48/Trichothecene-Mycotoxin.png Commercial Mold Inspections - MOLDS Molds are fungi of more than 100,000 species that break down organic materials in nature such as dead plants and wood. They reproduce through microscopic spores that are spread through the air. In order to grow, mold requires a source of food, moisture, and a suitable temperature. Mold can grow on any surface that is organic or has household dust or soil particles. Mold is identified through surface and air sampling which is sent to a mycology laboratory for testing. However, mold identification does not provide information about the possible exposure to mold, or the risk of health effects from mold. A certified residential mold inspector (CRMI) is qualified to inspect a home for the presence of visible mold, and to collect samples for mold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622637b6015c1a4b3460b8a5/3d41a6e0-9715-467e-831f-2b582c95b516/1202_Sinusitis_Goshen_NY_10924.png Commercial Mold Inspections - Sinusitis Sinusitis is caused from sensitization from inhaling mold spores into the paranasal sinuses. There are four different pairs of sinuses that can be affected. These include the frontal (over the eyes), maxillary (inside the cheekbones), ethmoid (at the bridge of the nose between the eyes) and the sphenoid (behind the ethmoid). Each of these four causes a different sensitization. However, each of these sinuses branches into the nasal passage for exchange of air and mucous. During this exchange mold spores can be taken into one of the four different regions of the sinus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/622637b6015c1a4b3460b8a5/f0a8b14f-98fd-41be-9a28-ee84ba45f79b/Texas+House.jpg Commercial Mold Inspections - Homeowners vs. Insurance Companies Stachybotrys, a slimy black mold, can cause extensive damage to homes. It is reportedly responsible for taking over the 11,000 square-foot home of Melinda Ballard and her family in Texas. Everything in the house was contaminated by stachybotrys from family photographs to expensive silk Persian rugs. The mold was caused by leaks in the drain system that eventually had the family's three-year-old son spitting up blood and her husband suffering from memory loss. The family had reported the drainage problem to their insurance company but the insurance company had done nothing to remedy the problem. In 2001, a jury awarded the family $32 million, including $12 million in punitive damages. This case set a precedent for future mold litigation. 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