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Mold & Fungi Coverage
With wet weather, it is not surprising more and more homes and businesses are being plagued with mold. Mold grows on organic materials that remain moist for
more than 24 hours. When mold
levels are high enough, it produces an odor and appears like a growth on walls, oors, and ceilings.
When untreated, it can be
hazardous to you and your family’s
health. It can compromise people
with weak immune systems and cause skin diseases. At work, symptoms can be triggered by indoor air quality being compromised. Chronic fa gue, headaches, dry itchy skin, and watery eyes are just some of the unpleasant e ects of mold.
Warning Signs and Preventa ve Measures
The very best way to protect yourself, your family, your home, and your business from mold is to prevent it! There is no subs tute for preventa ve measures when it comes to mold infesta on. Don’t rely
on your insurance to make you whole when it comes to mold. Take your health and your home into your own hands and follow these simple steps to avoid mold:
• Use and maintain bathroom ven la on systems.
• Use both air condi oners and de-humidi ers.
• Install and maintain all-season a c and crawlspace ven la on
systems.
• Keep drain lines from your air condi oning unit clean and