How does mould occur? It can happen when your roof is leaking and even if your roof is not insulated properly. At All Seasons Roofing and Restoration we would like to share the current information on mould and it’s issues with our health.
What does mould do to your health? Mould is a toxic fungus. To reproduce, mould produces tiny spores, which drift on the air and cannot be seen by the naked eye. While most people’s immune systems are resilient against small numbers of these toxic spores, people with weakened immune systems, allergies, severe asthma or lung disease who inhale the spores are at risk of health complications.
Health problems caused by mould can include:
* Allergic reactions for allergy sufferers: Nasal congestion, watery red eyes, a dry cough, skin rashes, sore throat, sneezing, sinusitis, phlegm build-up, wheezing and shortness of breath
* Asthma attacks for asthma sufferers: A dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and difficulty with breathing
* Health problems for people with respiratory and lung infections: Fever and difficulty breathing
* People with weakened immune systems: Nausea and headaches
In large quantities, mould spores can cause ill health in anyone. If you are concerned about the effects of mould on your health, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Impact Of Roof Mould On Your Home
Roof mould causes structural damage to your home. As mould grows, it digests the surface it is attached to, breaking down the surface and weakening it like termites. If you don’t fix roof mould quickly, the damage can be expensive.
How To Identify Mould
Mould is not always easy to identify. It often takes the appearance of a stain, a smudge or fuzz. Its colour can range from black, green or white to grey, orange or brown.
Health problems caused by mould can include:
* Allergic reactions for allergy sufferers: Nasal congestion, watery red eyes, a dry cough, skin rashes, sore throat, sneezing, sinusitis, phlegm build-up, wheezing and shortness of breath
* Asthma attacks for asthma sufferers: A dry cough, shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and difficulty with breathing
* Health problems for people with respiratory and lung infections: Fever and difficulty breathing
* People with weakened immune systems: Nausea and headaches
In large quantities, mould spores can cause ill health in anyone. If you are concerned about the effects of mould on your health, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Impact Of Roof Mould On Your Home
Roof mould causes structural damage to your home. As mould grows, it digests the surface it is attached to, breaking down the surface and weakening it like termites. If you don’t fix roof mould quickly, the damage can be expensive.
How To Identify Mould
Mould is not always easy to identify. It often takes the appearance of a stain, a smudge or fuzz. Its colour can range from black, green or white to grey, orange or brown.
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