What is Mold?
Molds are organisms which are neither plant nor animal. They are part of the fungi kingdom.
Unlike plants, molds do not get their energy from the sun through photosynthesis. In fact the sun’s ultraviolet light inhibits mold growth.
Molds also digest or “eat” the material they are growing on. The role of mold is to break down decaying organic matter such as dead plants, leaves or dead animals.
Mold Growth Indoors and Outdoors
Some places where mold likes to grow in the home include carpet, paper, clothes, leather, drywall, wood, insulation and food.
More places where mold commonly grows in the home can be found at Where Mold Grows.
Mold digests what it is growing on using enzymes which are released from the tips of the hyphae and break down the material the mold is living on. The hyphae then absorb these nutrients which can be passed through the mycelium and leads to the mold colony growing.
What is a mold assessment?
A Qualified Person Who Has Met Florida State Licensing Requirements For Mold Assessor, And Actively Performs, Or Directly Supervises A Mold Assessment.
What is a Mold Assessment – A process performed by a mold assessor that includes the physical sampling and detailed evaluation of data obtained from a building history and inspection to formulate an initial hypothesis about the origin, identity, location, and extent of amplification of mold growth.
