Moulds are found in our natural environment and are vital to the decomposition of organic materials – they also serve to recycle nutrients back into the soil.
Moulds reproduce and grow very rapidly; all that is needed is a food source and moisture and they will flourish. Unfortunately, food sources for moulds can include wood, paper, insulation, and even paint and drywall.
As important as moulds are to the natural world, they can become dangerous and even toxic when located indoors. Mould only needs a few days to start colonizing and producing spores – these spores can produce compounds such as mycotoxins that in humans can produce anything from allergic reactions to serious immune and respiratory problems.
Once mould has gained a foothold indoors, the removal and clean up process can be very costly and time consuming.
The best way to deal with mould is to ensure that your home is an unfriendly place for it to grow. One way to do this is to use a wood sealer to prevent moisture gain. An Alberta company, Genics Inc., manufactures a product called CobraTM Coat-Blu, an oil-free, environmentally safe, home use mould control. It is easy to apply and is non-toxic to people; it can be used as a pre-treat for residences and commercial buildings as well as on decks, fences, poles, spindles, landscape timbers, lattices, gazebos, etc.
For more information, please visit www.genicsinc.com, or www.greenalberta.ca.
Moulds reproduce and grow very rapidly; all that is needed is a food source and moisture and they will flourish. Unfortunately, food sources for moulds can include wood, paper, insulation, and even paint and drywall.
As important as moulds are to the natural world, they can become dangerous and even toxic when located indoors. Mould only needs a few days to start colonizing and producing spores – these spores can produce compounds such as mycotoxins that in humans can produce anything from allergic reactions to serious immune and respiratory problems.
Once mould has gained a foothold indoors, the removal and clean up process can be very costly and time consuming.
The best way to deal with mould is to ensure that your home is an unfriendly place for it to grow. One way to do this is to use a wood sealer to prevent moisture gain. An Alberta company, Genics Inc., manufactures a product called CobraTM Coat-Blu, an oil-free, environmentally safe, home use mould control. It is easy to apply and is non-toxic to people; it can be used as a pre-treat for residences and commercial buildings as well as on decks, fences, poles, spindles, landscape timbers, lattices, gazebos, etc.
For more information, please visit www.genicsinc.com, or www.greenalberta.ca.
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