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It’s like a cleanliness check for various environments, especially in places like hospitals, food processing facilities, or even in your home. If someone is concerned about hygiene and wants to ensure that a surface is free from harmful microorganisms, an ATP test can provide quick and accurate results.</p>\n<!-- /wp:paragraph --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":17594,\"aspectRatio\":\"4/3\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-rounded\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-rounded\"><img src=\"https://integrityaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kitchen-atp-testing.jpg\" alt=\"Adenosine Triphosphate Testing Kitchens Restaurants\" class=\"wp-image-17594\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover\"/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adenosine Triphosphate Testing Kitchens Restaurants</figcaption></figure>\n<!-- /wp:image --></div>\n<!-- /wp:column --></div>\n<!-- 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Companies use ATP swab tests, using a Luminometer, to quickly verify surfaces have been cleaned thoroughly in a variety of industries including restoration.\",\"visible\":true},{\"id\":\"faq-question-1715890469534\",\"title\":\"How does the ATP device find contaminants?\",\"content\":\"In an ATP test, the ATP is brought into contact with a reagent in the test device. Next, light is emitted in direct proportion to the amount of ATP present in the sample, providing information on the level of contamination in a matter of seconds.\",\"visible\":true},{\"id\":\"faq-question-1715890479177\",\"title\":\"Who might need an ATP surface test?\",\"content\":\"Whether you have concerns about COVID, or are just looking to assess the cleanliness from biological contamination, a clean environment is the first step to peace of mind. 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It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. 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The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. 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Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. 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It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. 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The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. 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Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-18 03:57:32','2020-08-18 03:57:32','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15399,2,'2020-08-18 04:14:46','2020-08-18 04:14:46','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597724082743{padding-top: 100px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-18 04:14:46','2020-08-18 04:14:46','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15400,2,'2020-08-19 21:26:49','2020-08-19 21:26:49','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n\r\nI am text block. Click edit button to change this text. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.\r\n\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597724082743{padding-top: 100px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 21:26:49','2020-08-19 21:26:49','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15401,2,'2020-08-19 21:27:43','2020-08-19 21:27:43','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872452751{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 21:27:43','2020-08-19 21:27:43','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15402,2,'2020-08-19 22:07:36','2020-08-19 22:07:36','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597874855269{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:07:36','2020-08-19 22:07:36','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15403,2,'2020-08-19 22:13:33','2020-08-19 22:13:33','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875212561{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:13:33','2020-08-19 22:13:33','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15404,2,'2020-08-19 22:13:56','2020-08-19 22:13:56','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875235257{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:13:56','2020-08-19 22:13:56','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15405,2,'2020-08-19 22:14:13','2020-08-19 22:14:13','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875252053{padding-top: 150px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:14:13','2020-08-19 22:14:13','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15406,2,'2020-08-19 22:14:28','2020-08-19 22:14:28','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597872462180{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"medium\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#074e6b\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:14:28','2020-08-19 22:14:28','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15407,2,'2020-08-19 22:16:02','2020-08-19 22:16:02','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"big_large_full_width\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:16:02','2020-08-19 22:16:02','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15408,2,'2020-08-19 22:17:33','2020-08-19 22:17:33','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:17:33','2020-08-19 22:17:33','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15409,2,'2020-08-19 22:18:39','2020-08-19 22:18:39','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\" margin=\"0 auto\"][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:18:39','2020-08-19 22:18:39','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15410,2,'2020-08-19 22:19:32','2020-08-19 22:19:32','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:19:32','2020-08-19 22:19:32','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15411,2,'2020-08-19 22:23:11','2020-08-19 22:23:11','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875788217{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:23:11','2020-08-19 22:23:11','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15412,2,'2020-08-19 22:23:35','2020-08-19 22:23:35','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875813195{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:23:35','2020-08-19 22:23:35','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15413,2,'2020-08-19 22:24:35','2020-08-19 22:24:35','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875867011{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:24:35','2020-08-19 22:24:35','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15414,2,'2020-08-19 22:24:50','2020-08-19 22:24:50','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875889263{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:24:50','2020-08-19 22:24:50','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15415,2,'2020-08-19 22:25:03','2020-08-19 22:25:03','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875323413{padding-top: 30px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875889263{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:25:03','2020-08-19 22:25:03','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15416,2,'2020-08-19 22:25:29','2020-08-19 22:25:29','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875889263{background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-19 22:25:29','2020-08-19 22:25:29','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15417,2,'2020-08-20 02:51:54','2020-08-20 02:51:54','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597891912156{padding-top: 1px !important;padding-right: 1px !important;padding-bottom: 1px !important;padding-left: 1px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 02:51:54','2020-08-20 02:51:54','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15418,2,'2020-08-20 02:53:13','2020-08-20 02:53:13','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597891986023{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 02:53:13','2020-08-20 02:53:13','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15419,2,'2020-08-20 02:53:46','2020-08-20 02:53:46','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597892025226{margin-left: 10px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2>Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 02:53:46','2020-08-20 02:53:46','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15420,2,'2020-08-20 02:55:16','2020-08-20 02:55:16','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875267426{padding-top: 140px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597892098713{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}\" el_class=\"sidebar-schedule\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 02:55:16','2020-08-20 02:55:16','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15423,2,'2020-08-20 03:14:30','2020-08-20 03:14:30','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 03:14:30','2020-08-20 03:14:30','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15424,2,'2020-08-20 03:16:05','2020-08-20 03:16:05','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 03:16:05','2020-08-20 03:16:05','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15425,2,'2020-08-20 03:26:33','2020-08-20 03:26:33','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 03:26:33','2020-08-20 03:26:33','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15426,2,'2020-08-20 03:28:01','2020-08-20 03:28:01','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 03:28:01','2020-08-20 03:28:01','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15427,2,'2020-08-20 21:23:53','2020-08-20 21:23:53','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958555806{background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:23:53','2020-08-20 21:23:53','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15428,2,'2020-08-20 21:24:12','2020-08-20 21:24:12','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958555806{background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:24:12','2020-08-20 21:24:12','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15429,2,'2020-08-20 21:25:13','2020-08-20 21:25:13','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958711975{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:25:13','2020-08-20 21:25:13','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15430,2,'2020-08-20 21:26:27','2020-08-20 21:26:27','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:26:27','2020-08-20 21:26:27','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15431,2,'2020-08-20 21:26:56','2020-08-20 21:26:56','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:26:56','2020-08-20 21:26:56','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15432,2,'2020-08-20 21:27:21','2020-08-20 21:27:21','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:27:21','2020-08-20 21:27:21','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15433,2,'2020-08-20 21:27:52','2020-08-20 21:27:52','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:27:52','2020-08-20 21:27:52','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15435,2,'2020-08-20 21:39:35','2020-08-20 21:39:35','<p>[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”<br />\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>X factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong><br />\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:</p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n<li>Eating it</li>\r\n<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<p>Since people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.</p>\r\n<p><strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong><br />\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.<br />\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.</p>\r\n<p><strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597959516084{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\r\n<p><strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>\r\n','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:39:35','2020-08-20 21:39:35','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15436,2,'2020-08-20 21:59:25','2020-08-20 21:59:25','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893341604{padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-20 21:59:25','2020-08-20 21:59:25','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15437,2,'2020-08-21 02:42:08','2020-08-21 02:42:08','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597977726409{margin-top: 100px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:42:08','2020-08-21 02:42:08','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15438,2,'2020-08-21 02:44:25','2020-08-21 02:44:25','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597977864423{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:44:25','2020-08-21 02:44:25','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15439,2,'2020-08-21 02:46:12','2020-08-21 02:46:12','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597977970085{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 160px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:46:12','2020-08-21 02:46:12','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15440,2,'2020-08-21 02:48:42','2020-08-21 02:48:42','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978121264{margin-top: 50px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:48:42','2020-08-21 02:48:42','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15441,2,'2020-08-21 02:49:09','2020-08-21 02:49:09','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978147398{margin-top: 100px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:49:09','2020-08-21 02:49:09','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15442,2,'2020-08-21 02:51:10','2020-08-21 02:51:10','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978267915{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ASBESTOS TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\n\r\nAsbestos is a group of fibrous minerals that were mined and widely used in a variety of products, especially before the mid-1980s. Because asbestos is heat and fire resistant, it was used in many types of building materials and home products for years.\r\n\r\nSome examples of products include attic and wall insulation, roofing shingles, hot water pipes coated with asbestos, heat-resistant fabrics, linoleum, dry wall, dry wall mud/texture, popcorn ceiling texture etc.\r\n\r\nAsbestos material in their “normal installed state” are ok, but when the materials are disturbed, asbestos fibers can be released and go airborne.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]If building materials which contain asbestos fiber have been disturbed, it is likely they are airborne. Once airborne, you can breathe them in where they can get lodged in your lungs. Breathing in asbestos can cause lung damage, mesothelioma, and cancer.\r\n\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. There is no specific exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone.  Every person’s body responds to asbestos, like any other substance, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to asbestos can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Asbestos Testing</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>\r\n\r\nThere are two basic types of testing performed. The first is ‘bulk sampling’ where samples of building materials are taken and sent to a certified lab for analysis.\r\n\r\nSecond, if asbestos was found and was removed, a ‘clearance test’ is performed to ensure there are not residual asbestos fibers in the air.\r\n\r\nBoth ‘bulk sampling’ and ‘clearance tests’ should be performed by a state certified company/technician.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Colorado laws regarding asbestos</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Asbestos testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.\r\n\r\n(<a href=\"https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos\">https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdphe/regulation-8-part-b-asbestos</a>)\r\n\r\nJust as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to testing, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.\r\n\r\nIndividuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Asbestos','','inherit','closed','closed','','15387-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:51:10','2020-08-21 02:51:10','',15387,'https://integrityaq.com/15387-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15443,2,'2020-08-21 02:53:30','2020-08-21 02:53:30','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978408193{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">MOLD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What you should know about mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”\r\nMold needs moisture to grow, so when you have some type of water present from a slow leak, broken water pipe etc, the water comes in contact with those settled spores and mold begins to grow. This does not happen overnight, so getting your building dried out quickly and thoroughly is key to preventing mold growth. This is the reason, when you have a water leak in your home/business, that professional restoration companies bring in so much drying and dehumidifying equipment. Their goal is to dry your building quickly and thoroughly to prevent mold growth and further damage to building materials! You should NEVER try to dry out your own home/business after a water intrusion regardless of the water source or how ‘small’ it may seem, a couple of house fans will not do the job quickly and thoroughly and will leave you susceptible to building materials remaining wet and mold growth![/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Health Risks</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The two major areas of health risk are\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Allergies: The number of people who have been definitively diagnosed by a licensed allergist as having mold allergies, is relatively small. However, for those who have been diagnosed the symptoms or reactions they have will obviously not be the same for all people and especially those without allergies.</li>\r\n 	<li>No Allergies: The absence of mold allergies does not make one safe from mold exposure. Prolonged exposure to abnormal levels of ANY substance foreign to our body, like mold, will ultimately have an effect on a person.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nX factor: The X factor is the human body. While mold exposure can cause any number of symptoms, like irritation, allergic response, infection, and toxicosis etc., and of course some people may share the same symptoms, but there is no specific type of mold, or exposure length or level that can be used as a baseline for everyone. Every person’s body responds to mold, like any other substance, uniquely.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Visible Mold vs Suspected Mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>VISIBLE MOLD:</strong>\r\nActive fungal/mold growth in indoor environments is potentially hazardous as it may lead to exposure and adverse health effects. If you have identified visible mold growth in your home or business, you should remember mold can only affect you or get into your body one of three ways:\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>Touching it (which can include it getting into your eyes)</li>\r\n 	<li>Eating it</li>\r\n 	<li>Breathing it</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nSince people do not touch or lick mold they see, their primary concern should be “Has the mold sporulated and gone airborne?” Therefore, airborne mold is your primary exposure point. Mold is a two-headed monster, the mold you can visually see and the mold spores that may be airborne which you cannot see. Air testing must be performed prior to beginning mold remediation so the restoration company can understand how much of the ‘mold problem’ is airborne that also needs to be addressed in addition to removing the visual surface mold. It’s possible that the visual mold has not sporulated and is not airborne, but testing should be performed to either confirm or deny its presence and your exposure level. Additionally, mold does not balance itself out, what you find in one room is not what you will find in all rooms. Airborne mold moves with air movement caused by natural pressurization, heating and air-conditioning, fans, open doors and windows etc.. Therefore, it is critical to test every room in the building.\r\n\r\n<strong>NO VISIBLE MOLD, BUT SUSPECT ITS PRESENCE:</strong>\r\nIt is common for us to hear from individuals who suspect the presence of mold, even though there is nothing visible. Sometimes there has been previous water damage, other times they are experiencing a musty smell etc, and need the peace of mind to know if there is a mold problem.\r\nWhile there is no technology available to identify hidden mold, like in a wall cavity etc, industry best practices do recommend an air test be performed. If abnormal airborne mold levels are found, it is an indication there is a source somewhere.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Mold testing methods &amp; technology</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Think about the difference between a film camera and a digital camera. With a film camera you have to buy the film, take pictures, send the film away for processing, wait to get your pictures back etc. with a digital camera you take a picture have instant results.\r\n\r\n<strong>Cartridge/Cassette Method</strong>: This ‘older’ method was developed in the last century. Like a film camera, it involves buying cassettes, taking samples, sending the samples away for processing and waiting days or up to a week for results. The testing device is stationary, so it takes a very limited statistical sample, and it is generally cost prohibitive to sample more than a couple rooms.\r\n\r\n<strong>Digital Optics Technology</strong>: With our digital optics technology you can affordably test every room, with real-time detection and characterization of airborne biological particles and get an instant report. Additionally, this instrument moves throughout the entire room during testing for a broader and more accurate statistical sampling. With the digital technology, you’ll get the most accurate results available to make sure the air has been tested properly.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>When to test for mold</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination)</li>\r\n 	<li>If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors</li>\r\n 	<li>If you intend to purchase or lease a commercial property</li>\r\n 	<li>If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure.</li>\r\n 	<li>If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated.  The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building</li>\r\n 	<li>If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls)</li>\r\n 	<li>To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure)</li>\r\n 	<li>To evaluate the sources of airborne contamination\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597959516084{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. Knowing whether or not you are being exposed to abnormal levels of airborne mold is far more valuable.</strong>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','Mold','','inherit','closed','closed','','15380-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 02:53:30','2020-08-21 02:53:30','',15380,'https://integrityaq.com/15380-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15445,2,'2020-08-21 03:31:16','2020-08-21 03:31:16','<p>[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978408193{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LEAD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>What you should know about lead</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Mold is a natural, important part of earths eco system and mold spores (seeds) are everywhere! Inside, outside, homes, offices, commercial buildings…everywhere. Mold spores are microscopic and airborne and like dust, they will settle onto the surfaces in your home/business. When you have mold air or surface testing performed, the question is not “are you going to find mold?”, but rather “is the mold found, what we normally expect to find in the average indoor environment, or is it abnormal?”</p>\r\n<p>Homes built before 1978, may contain lead-based paint. Restoration, remodeling, or demolition of these homes can create lead dust which can be inhaled or eaten. Homes not having restoration, remodeling or demolition can contain peeling, chipping, or cracking lead-based paint.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Lead Health Risks</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Depending on the level of exposure, lead can cause damage to the nervous system including, headaches, high blood pressure, digestive problems or muscle and joint disorders.</p>\r\n<p>X factor: The X factor is the human body. Every person’s body responds to substances, uniquely.  Therefore, while exposure to lead can cause any number of symptoms, it is best to consult your physician if you suspect you have been exposed.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Lead Testing</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Colorado law regarding Lead</strong></p>\r\n<p>Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) for current laws/regulations regarding lead testing and abatement.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Why test for lead?</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]CDPHE outlines the laws/regulations regarding the importance of lead testing</p>\r\n<p>Lead can be found in paint, dust or soil and is potentially dangerous because it can enter the body through ingestion or inhalation. To avoid the health risks associated with lead poisoning, it’s important to have your home or business tested by a licensed, professional lead testing company to determine if your property contains risk.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h3>Lead Protocol Development</h3>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Lead inspections identify lead in materials including paint and finished surfaces.</p>\r\n<p>If lead is detected, and depending on what you plan to do with the contaminated materials, a lead abatement protocol may be required to ensure all of the affected areas are identified and removed properly. The lead protocol details the proper handling of the materials in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA).</p>\r\n<p>Understanding local, State and federal regulations is necessary to protect property owners and workers from unnecessary liability.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]</p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n<p>[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]</p>\r\n','Lead','','inherit','closed','closed','','15389-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 03:31:16','2020-08-21 03:31:16','',15389,'https://integrityaq.com/15389-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15447,2,'2020-08-21 03:35:05','2020-08-21 03:35:05','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978408193{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">LEAD TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What is ATP testing?</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Adenosine Triphosphate, or ATP, is an energy molecule found in all living things, which makes it a perfect indicator to determine whether or not a surface is clean/sanitized. testing for ATP is used as a tool to quickly determine cleanliness—regardless of whether the ATP detected originates from benign sources or pathogens. Companies use ATP tests to quickly verify surfaces have been cleaned thoroughly in a variety of industries including restoration.\r\n\r\nIn an ATP test, the ATP is brought into contact with a reagent in the test device. Next light is emitted in direct proportion to the amount of ATP present in the sample, providing information on the level of contamination in a matter of seconds.\r\n\r\nWhether you have concerns about COVID, or just looking to assess the cleanliness from biological contamination, a clean environment is the first step to peace of mind.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','ATP','','inherit','closed','closed','','15390-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 03:35:05','2020-08-21 03:35:05','',15390,'https://integrityaq.com/15390-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15448,2,'2020-08-21 03:37:19','2020-08-21 03:37:19','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978408193{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">ATP TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What is ATP testing?</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Adenosine Triphosphate, or ATP, is an energy molecule found in all living things, which makes it a perfect indicator to determine whether or not a surface is clean/sanitized. testing for ATP is used as a tool to quickly determine cleanliness—regardless of whether the ATP detected originates from benign sources or pathogens. Companies use ATP tests to quickly verify surfaces have been cleaned thoroughly in a variety of industries including restoration.\r\n\r\nIn an ATP test, the ATP is brought into contact with a reagent in the test device. Next light is emitted in direct proportion to the amount of ATP present in the sample, providing information on the level of contamination in a matter of seconds.\r\n\r\nWhether you have concerns about COVID, or just looking to assess the cleanliness from biological contamination, a clean environment is the first step to peace of mind.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row]','ATP','','inherit','closed','closed','','15390-revision-v1','','','2020-08-21 03:37:19','2020-08-21 03:37:19','',15390,'https://integrityaq.com/15390-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(15449,2,'2020-08-21 03:41:51','2020-08-21 03:41:51','[vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" css=\".vc_custom_1597978267915{margin-top: 80px !important;padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\" z_index=\"\"][vc_column][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">VOC TESTING</span></h1>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597875928637{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}\"][vc_column width=\"2/3\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>What are VOCs?</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Volatile organic compounds, or VOC’s may be found in products such as gasoline, refrigerants, adhesives, and solvents. Many organic compounds are used during construction, but others may be used daily in cleaning fluids, cosmetics, and more. These include the solvents in paints, caulk, and adhesives, as well as the ingredients in hair sprays, carpet cleaners, floor polishes, and pesticides.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3>Symptoms &amp; Effects VOCs?</h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The health effects of high concentrations of VOC’s vary from being highly toxic and carcinogenic to having no known effect. The impact of long-term exposure at the levels found in households, however, is less well understood.  High levels of VOC concentration have been linked to respiratory conditions, asthma, and other illnesses. This is particularly a problem for children or people with compromised immune systems.\r\n\r\nSome symptoms of short-term (acute) exposures to VOCs include increased risk of eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, nausea / vomiting, dizziness and worsening of asthma symptoms. Symptoms of long-term exposures to VOCs include increased risk of cancer, liver damage, kidney damage and central nervous system damage.\r\n\r\nOur team can perform sampling for VOC’s to provide the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Determine if it contains excessive levels of VOCs</li>\r\n 	<li>Evaluate the likely sources of excessive VOCs</li>\r\n 	<li>Determine if the health of building occupants may be at risk and if professional mitigation is necessary</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][vc_column width=\"1/3\" css=\".vc_custom_1597893266410{margin-left: 30px !important;border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;border-left-color: #074e6b !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #074e6b !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #074e6b !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #074e6b !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Schedule Service</h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">EMAIL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"10px\"][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"center\" css_animation=\"\"][vc_column_inner][button size=\"large\" target=\"_self\" hover_type=\"default\" text_align=\"center\" custom_class=\"primary-btn\" text=\"REQUEST SERVICE\" link=\"/request-a-scan/\" color=\"#ffffff\"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">OR CALL US</h5>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"tel:+18338378427\">833-837-8427</a></h2>\r\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"full_width\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=\"row\" type=\"full_width\" text_align=\"left\" css_animation=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958702433{padding-top: 30px !important;background-color: #074e6b !important;}\"][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>CAUTION</strong></span></h3>\r\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=\"\" row_type=\"row\" use_row_as_full_screen_section=\"no\" type=\"grid\" angled_section=\"no\" text_align=\"left\" background_image_as_pattern=\"without_pattern\" z_index=\"\" css=\".vc_custom_1597958776022{background-color: #ffffff !important;}\"][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=\"30px\"][vc_column_text]<strong>*It is a serious conflict of interest for a testing company to do mold removal or for a mold removal company to do its own testing. NEVER hire a restoration company who offers to do the testing for you to “help you out” or to “save you money”</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*ALWAYS hire a professional Restoration company to do mold removal or water damage dry out.  NEVER try to do it yourself. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Regardless of what you suspect or smell, the airborne mold levels always vary from room to room.  Therefore, if you are not going to test every room do not waste your money testing any room. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Store bought mold testing kits are a waste of money.  They do not tell you if the level of mold present is normal or abnormal.  They only tell you mold is present and of course there is going to be mold present, because airborne mold is everywhere and natural. </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>*Unless you have a specific mold allergy diagnosed by a doctor, knowing the specific type of mold does not have value as all mold is remediated the same way. 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