Moulds
and fungi occur naturally in the environment and can enter a building,
either directly or as spores carried in the air. Mould needs moisture
to grow and can be found growing on drywall, carpeting, ceiling
tile and wood in wet or damp areas of a building. Areas
most susceptible to mould growth include basements, washrooms and
cooking areas. Tightly sealed buildings may also be more susceptible
to mould growth because of high humidity.
The
presence of mould in a building represents a potential health concern.
Not all people will experience health related problems on
exposure to mould. Those that do may will experience a number
of symptoms such as runny nose, cough or congestion, headache, fatigue
or eye irritation. Other symptoms may be present. Exposure
to mould may result in more serious problems for anyone who has
asthma, allergies or a suppressed immune system.
Mould
can be remediated and steps taken to prevent further mould growth through
control of dampness and humidity. DCS provides a range of mould-related services
from initial identification by performing building inspections
to development and supervision of mould cleanup programs.
Our
full range of services includes:
Building investigations
and impact assessment;
Bulk and air sampling
for mould identification;
Assessment of
exposure pathways;
Development of
remediation programs;
Remediation contractor
supervision; and
Risk communication,
public consultation and training.
Contact
DCS for more information on Mould services.
The
presence of mould in a building represents a potential health concern.
Not all people will experience health related problems on
exposure to mould. Those that do may will experience a number
of symptoms such as runny nose, cough or congestion, headache, fatigue
or eye irritation. Other symptoms may be present. Exposure
to mould may result in more serious problems for anyone who has
asthma, allergies or a suppressed immune system.