Homeowners and even Builders are not aware of the effects of how improper venting of a bathroom exhaust fan contributes to the mold contamination in the home. Mold growth will start in the interior of the soffit and the passive airflow for the attic circulation carries it into the attic.

Most homeowners have no idea of how important it is to vent a bathroom exhaust properly. The exhaust fan is required by Code and once it is installed and as long as it removes the moisture from the bathroom they are content. The problem is many times homeowners and contractors vent the moist air directly into the attic. Others use the vents sold on the market and are venting directly into the soffit. Many times the bathroom is vented through the roof which was commonly done in the past. Venting through the roof has its drawbacks causing a roof to leak.

Since the attic is not considered part of the living space very few inspections are ever done. “Out of sight out of mind”. Since there is constant air movement in the attic mold spores are able to spread through the entire attic. These spores eventually entire into the crevasse and openings in the ceilings and walls of the attic flooring. The mold spores will grow within the lower ceiling and walls and will spread throughout the home.

Mold contamination is classified into three levels. The most dangerous is that Level 1 has the exact same symptoms of the common allergy. When this occurs their Physician will prescribe an over-the-counter allergy medication. After a period of time, this does not work and the symptoms get worse they are told to go see a Specialist. The only doctor they can diagnose mold contamination is an Environmental Doctor. The Physician was never trained to treat mold contamination. Unfortunately, very few people are aware of the existence of an Environmental Doctor until they find themselves in the stage of Level 2 or maybe Level 3, the most advanced stage.

The Symptoms of Level 1: These are just a few and there are many others. For More Information. 

• Sneezing,
• Inching Skin
• Redness 
• Skin irritations
• Watery Eyes
• Itching Eyes
• Headaches 

The Symptoms of Level 2: In the stages of Level 2 a person has been exposed to mold for a certain period of time. The symptoms will last longer depending on the time period you are exposed to. They will be more extreme than Level 1 symptoms.   

• Constant Headaches.                   
• Nose Bleeds
• Feelings of Constant Fatigue
• Breathing Disorders.      
• Coughing up Blood or Black looking Debris
• Loss of Appetite
• Skin Rashes
• Open Sores on the Skin
• Memory Loss “Short Term”
• Neurological & Nervous Disorders
• Swollen Glands in the Neck Area and under the Armpits
• Ear Infections and Pain

The Symptoms of Level 3: Level 3 is the late stage of being in constant exposure. When a person is in this stage the effect in most cases has attacked the vital organs and may have a long-lasting condition that could take up to two years of medical treatment. In some cases the effects on the vital organ are irreversible. For More Information. 

• Blindness
• Brain Damage
• Memory Loss “Long term”
• Bleeding Lungs
• Cancer
• Death