Doctors have long been aware of the links between mould growth and ill health, particularly among the young, the elderly and people with respiratory conditions, such as asthma. Yet there’s comparatively little awareness of what actually causes the problem that can become an issue in our homes if it’s not effectively mitigated. Mould is a living organism that proliferates in the indoor environment if conditions are favourable. So it may come as a surprise to learn that renovated properties can be especially prone to the sort of conditions where occupants suffer from respiratory illnesses, allergies and fungal infections.
TYPES OF MOULD
The word ‘mould’ is a collective term for spore-producing hyphomycetes fungi. When is often detected on cellulose-rich building materials in damp or water-damaged buildings.
