about mould in ireland
Mold growing outdoors on firewood. Molds come in many colors; both white and black molds are shown here. Click on the image for larger version. Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and […]
This document presents World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the protection of public health from health risks due to dampness, associated micro- bial growth and contamination of in door spaces. The guidelines are based on a comprehensive review and evaluation of the accumulated scientific evidence by a multidisciplinary group of […]
Health Risk of Dampness or Mould in Houses Two recent comprehensive review articles, by the World Health Organization [4] in 2009 and by Mendell et al. in 2011 [40], have summarized current knowledge on health effects of damp and moldy buildings, based on the overall scientific literature. The WHO review […]
Mould growth is caused by either building defects, which wets building elements, or by condensation. Mould growth will develop on walls, furnishing, and clothes once dampness is present for a period of time. Mould fungus needs three conditions to grow (infection, nourishment and a damp environment) and these will be […]
