New developing health symptoms Any form of water damage will result in biological amplification within 48 hours of materials such as plasterboard, carpet and wallpaper being wet.
The biological amplification is a match between the bacteria and mould spores always present and the warm moist environment.
Invariably drying is seen as the major issue but the biological growth is usually ignored by contractors and their usual response is to spray with a biocide.
From papers seen in our Health hazard section you will notice biocides and bleach wont kill or neutralise mould but will create the greater health hazard from inhalation of dead mould and their fragments.
If you have had mould removed by contractors, they should according to BS 12999 and British Standards PAS 64 provide a verified clearance certificate which confirms the air is clean and the property has been decontaminated and is of course dry.
If you haven't got a meaningful and verified certificate your home may be devalued and you may be exposed to toxic and allergenic airborne contamination for years to come.
If you have developed health issues since living in a mouldy home and or since a water damage event such as water escape, or flooding you should consider a possible link with mould and other associated contaminates.
Either was we can assist either in decontamination or through investigation by www.buildingforensics.co.uk
