{"id":1957,"date":"2020-03-23T03:06:59","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T07:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/?p=1957"},"modified":"2020-03-15T15:09:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-15T19:09:02","slug":"the-black-menace-what-to-know-about-black-mold-in-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/23\/the-black-menace-what-to-know-about-black-mold-in-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Black Menace: What To Know About Black Mold In Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1889\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1889\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"The Black Menace: What To Know About Black Mold In Buildings\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Depositphotos_61894827_s-2015-mold-spores.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1889\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Black Menace: What To Know About Black Mold In Buildings<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Preventing a problem is preferable to solving one. Can architects and builders take a proactive approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2020\/01\/29\/should-your-mold-problem-be-treated-professionally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NYC mold removal<\/a> through careful planning?\u00a0Here&#8217;s a look at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/932478\/the-threat-of-black-mold-to-architecture-and-its-inhabitants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how mold affects buildings<\/a> and ways to prevent it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Health Dangers of Mold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mold spores are constantly floating in the air. When a spore lands on a surface with a sufficient source of moisture, it begins reproducing and spreading. Once mold\u00a0gets to a point where the infestation is clearly visible, it&#8217;s difficult to remove.<\/p>\n<p>Stachybotrys chartarum, often referred to\u00a0as black mold, emits mycotoxins that pose a serious health risk. Alternia and other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/mold-information\/five-types-of-mold.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">common indoor molds<\/a> are not considered toxic, but extended exposure can cause allergic reactions and respiratory ailments, especially with children and people with preexisting conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Limiting Moisture: The Key to Mold Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since moisture is the crucial element for mold development, roofs and walls should be designed to be as waterproof as possible. Buildings should also have plentiful sources of sunshine and natural ventilation to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/25\/why-does-mold-love-to-grow-in-unheated-houses-or-condos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">control humidity levels<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Prevention requires ongoing vigilance. Inspect homes frequently for cracks, leaks, holes and other signs of damage that could result in excess moisture. If mold reaches the advanced stage of infestation, it&#8217;s best to seek professional NYC mold removal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don&#8217;t Let Mold Get You Down!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mold is no match for our non-intrusive, eco-friendly\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/moldexterm-system.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MoldExterm<\/a> program. Infestations are removed usually within one day with minimum disruption to you and your family. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sternmold.com\/free-mold-treatment-quote.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Contact Stern Mold<\/a> for a free inspection from our experienced technicians.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preventing a problem is preferable to solving one. Can architects and builders take a proactive approach to NYC mold removal through careful planning?\u00a0Here&#8217;s a look at how mold affects buildings and ways to prevent it. Health Dangers of Mold Mold spores are constantly floating in the air. 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