What types of mold are found in a South Carolina home or business?

Mold is usually found in homes and businesses where water leaks into the structure. The most common types of mold in South Carolina include black mold, which grows on damp surfaces such as walls and ceilings, and white mold, which grows on dry surfaces like wood and paper. Black mold can cause serious health issues, while white mold only causes cosmetic damage.

Black Mold: Based on current research, black mold exposure is no more dangerous than any other type of mold exposure. It is impossible to avoid exposure to mold — the spores are almost everywhere around us. In high amounts or in people with allergies, exposure to any mold may cause allergy symptoms.

White Mold: White mold is a powdery fungus made up of different fungal species that can appear white, green, or grey, depending on the type of surface it has infected. Like most molds, white mold thrives in areas with high moisture like showers, crawl spaces, basements, and leaky walls.