Question: If I want to evaluate mold contamination in a building, should I use air sampling of molds or ergosterol in dust? Answer: The method to use to evaluate mold contamination in a building depends on the objective of the investigation and the resources available for the investigation. First let's see what kind of data each method yields. Air sampling For Mold There are 2 methods currently used for sampling for airborne spores. These are air sampling for total fungal spore count … [Read more...]
Crawlspace Mold Growth
September 15, 2010 by
Question: I have an 8 year old home in BC's Gulf Islands. On a recent trip into my crawlspace noticed some mold growth or fungus on the underside of the vapor barrier that is applied over the earth in the crawlspace. There is no sign of any mold growth elsewhere. The crawlspace has four vents that have been opened all summer, and I see no moisture in the crawlspace except some water droplets probably condensation under the vapor barrier. The concrete walls of the foundation are insulated and the … [Read more...]
Mold In The Crawlspace: Is It The Source of Strong Mold Smell?
September 14, 2010 by
Question: Could we be having mold in the crawlspace? I just moved into my apartment in June and I am surrounded by trees and I have a crawlspace. Well, I smell a strong mold smell in my Kitchen, bath and bedroom and they are along the same wall. I suspect the smell could be due to mold in the crawlspace. I have had several people tell me that they smell mold and I need to get it checked. My elderly mother lives with me and if I have a problem then I want to know how to deal with it. I am a … [Read more...]
Mold Testing Laboratory In Toronto
September 5, 2010 by
Mold & Bacteria Consulting Laboratories (MBL) is a leading mold testing laboratory in Toronto Area (GTA) and the rest of Canada. As a mold and bacteria laboratory, the lab specializes in the analysis of air and surface samples for: Bacteria including Coliforms, E.coli, Legionella testing, and total aerobic and anaerobic counts Mold analysis by culture methods: culturable air samples such as RCS, BioCassette, Andersen, SAS, etc. Mold analysis by direct microscopic examination: … [Read more...]
