Biological Growth in Floors

Mold produces protien molecules that are toxic to humans and animals.

Biological Growth in Floors

Sustained humidity is the necessary ingredient to allow certain mold species to flourish, such as this stachybotrys under a white carpeting that nobody knew was moldy, but causing the homeowner to become sick.

Biological Growth in Floors

Slab moisture in contact with drywall is known to wick vertically and saturate the paper, providing an opportune food source for molds.

Biological Growth in Floors

What not to do, just start pulling up floors with bare hands and no bodily protection. It is unknown how many people are exposed to dangerous mytocxins as very few physicians in America are trained in mold toxicology.

Biological Growth in Floors

Molds are neither plant or animal, but have a very unique structure. Certain species only are dangerous to people, but unfortunately are the most likely ones to be found in saturated buildings.

Biological Growth in Floors

This slab had been shot blasted but not sealed due to the cost and carpeting was installed believing that it "breathes" but where furniture is, it may not, as shown here by mold that grew under the cabinet and remained on the slab surface after demolition of the new carpet.

Biological Growth in Floors

Latex based adhesives may contain biocides which prevent biological growth in the container. But a biocide is not a "mold-icide" since they have no effect on this unique creation.

Biological Growth in Floors

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