Stachybotrys - The Killer Mold

Stachybotrys chartarum has been identified as one of the "toxic" molds. Stachybotrys grows primarily on wet materials with a high cellulose content (dry wall, wood, cardboard, ceiling tiles, etc.) When wet it appears black and slimy becoming less shiny when dry. But, the dead mold can cause the same reactions as the live "wet" mold.

"Sick building syndrome" has been linked to Stachybotrys. Mycotoxins produced by Stachybotrys can lead to pulmonary hemosiderosi (bleeding of the lungs) in infants. It is also a major health concern for people with allergies, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder), immune suppression, or lung disease.

 

While some symptoms are mild (eye irritation, nasal stuffiness, wheezing, muscle aches, or skin irritation); severe reactions such as fever, shortness of breath, and memory loss can also occur.

Removing the stachybotrys mold from the effected area is not enough. Molds require moisture to grow, so if you have mold, you have a moisture problem. The source of the moisture must be found and repaired first or the mold will most likely come back.

This is where waterproofing comes in to the picture. Waterproofing obviously keeps the moisture out, which prevents the mold from growing in the first place. Once waterproofing is done, porous materials with mold growth on them must be completely removed from the home as you cannot clean mold from these types of materials.

So, whether you currently have stachybotrys mold in your home, or just want to keep it from growing, waterproofing is always your first step. In fact, routine maintenance of your home should include inspecting for water damage and mold.

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