Facts and Statistics
A Harvard University Study...
...of 10,000 homes in the US and Canada found that over half of the homes had water damage and mold. The presence of mold associated with a substantially higher level of respiratory problems.
The American Lung Association...
...and the US Consumer Products Safety Commission estimated that one third to one half of all structures within the US have damp conditions that can encourage mold growth. The study goes on to say, "This information is indicative of the problem. Mold doesn't go away or become healthier over time."
A Mayo Clinic Study...
...linked nearly all the chronic sinus infections that trouble approximately 37 million Americans to mold. Recent studies have also linked mold to the tripling of the asthma rate over the past 20 years!
The Insurance Information Institute...
...states "Mold has become one of the most costly environmental claims today affecting property owners, builders/contractors as well as construction material manufacturers."
CertainTeed Research Finds...
...95% surveyed would favor a mold prevention program for new construction. Such programs include new construction protocol, use of mold-resistant building materials, and inspection regimes with sign-offs and certifications.
According to the EPA...
...90% of our time is spent indoors.