Mold in Churches

Church Mold Remediation Company

Image removed.Churches are not only a place of worship, they are a place for community, for networking, and for gathering.  No matter what religion or creed a person may belong to, their place of worship should be a safe haven for communal gatherings.  In the case of Church of the Palms Presbyterian v. Cincinnati Insurance Co., 404 Fed.Supp.2d 1339, churchgoers found themselves without a place to congregate after aggressive mold growth infested their Church.

Mold does not discriminate against anyone or anything.  Mold will grow and cause structural damage to any property if the environment is right for it to thrive.  In addition to the toxic fungus causing severe structural damages, mold exposure to churchgoers can cause severe illness and allergic reactions if commercial mold remediation is not conducted in a timely fashion.  These symptoms include:

  • Skin irritation
  • Eye irritation
  • Respiratory illnesses
  • Heavy congestion
  • High fevers

For churchgoers looking for a place to find peace, mold in churches will only cause them more suffering.  This reason alone should be enough for church authority figures to conduct regular inspections of their building.  Thorough inspection by a certified mold contractor will ensure the health and safety of their congregation for generations to come.

Mold is a fungus that can thrive in any environment with a moisture source that is also dark and humid.  Water Damage is a typical cause of fungal growth.  Mold is found both outdoors and indoors.  However, when mold spore counts are found to be higher indoors, the indoor air quality can prove to be toxic.  Mold spores are the seeds of colony growth.  These spores will spread any and everywhere, searching for the most habitable place to grow their toxic colony of fungus.

For the Church of Palms Presbyterian, negligence in the building’s initial design caused moisture to enter on a regular basis over time.  Poorly installed roofing and flashing caused aggressive mold growth in the church’s insulation, drywall, and HVAC systems.  Because the defects were not caused by one singular natural event, the Church of Palms’ insurance company would not cover the damages.  A judge ruled in favor of Cincinnati Insurance Company and the church was left with the bill as well as the overwhelming task of mold remediation and restoration.

Mold growth in churches can be stopped with vigilance and diligence.  Paying attention to a church’s conditions after rainfall or other storms and performing regular inspections will guarantee churchgoers can enjoy a mold-free environment for decades to come.

Living in Maryland or Washington DC, please call SI Restoration for your place of worship or church mold removal company to help with your mold remediation project.

Tue, 10/31/2017 - 12:34 by mindgrub

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