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What is a mold test performed by the Atlanta home inspectors?

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Mold test is part of a home inspection, though it is an extra service added to the regular package, and performing the test will reveal the presence of mold and the consequent extermination action. Mold if you are not aware is bad for health and will be the cause of various respiratory problems in residents. Best way to trace them is to call in Atlanta Home Inspections and find out whether there is actually the presence of mold in your premises is there or not. The tests usually involve taking swab samples from moist surfaces and air samples. Different types of air sampling for mold test Air sample This method is done using “spore traps” where a particular volume of air from the home space is passed through sticky surface. Most of the air sample and its contents are captured within the sticky surface which is then sent to to the mold testing laboratory within vicinity.  A stain is applied on the captured air sample and its substance and is absorbed within. The stain distin

Home inspection service Alpharetta will avoid the danger of Radon

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Before you buy a home it is important that you first know about Radon Gas and the danger it can cause for human. It is a common occurrence for homes to have radon gas presence but it is vital that you know about it since it cannot be seen, touched or smelt. Here are the details of Radon gas and what it could cause to human health with its presence. Home inspection Service Alpharetta however can detect and determine whether the new home you are about to buy or the old one in which you are living has radon gas presence. Facts about Radon It is the second most cause for lung cancer after cigarette smoking. It is naturally produced radioactive gas. The gas can be traced in rock, soil and even water owing to the breakdown of uranium in them. when uranium is broken down, the gas is released in to the atmosphere and can build up sizable presence within the home walls causing critical illnesses like cancer or lung related diseases The gas mostly occurs in homes that are built with