Mold Fact

Mold requires moisture to grow.

It takes only 60% relative humidity to have a very significant mold colonization inside your home within 24-48 hours.

Turtle Clan's Dr. Matthew Snow offers the following advice for home owners' on making their Indoor Environment Healthier:

Keep the HVAC system clean. Use an air filter that kills particulates instead of just trapping them.

Keep roof drainage at least 6 feet away from foundation

Maintain all plumbing and fixtures in good working order. In high humidity areas, wrapping pipes with insulation will prevent excessive water dripping.

Have the HVAC system and ductwork inspected and/ or cleaned yearly by an ASHRAE or NADCA Certified Contractor. These should also be wrapped in insulation in high humidity areas.

Make cerain there is proper roof ventilation.

Make certain all kitchen and especially bathroom exhaust ventilation is vented to the outside. NOT the attic!!

Concerns relating to the presence of mold in the home or dwelling requires an independent, 3rd Party, Certified Residential Mold Inspector to conduct a thorough site assessment. Turtle Clan will take the necessary and appropriate actions to assure proper IESO, IAQA, ACGIH, IICRC, ISO, NADCA, ASHRAE, OSHA, EPA, AIHA and all State and local governmental protocol is followed in all investigations.