Possible Mold?

Question

We just moved into a duplex in December '07. We have noticed something in our bathroom. We have a walk-in shower with no door. Just a curtain. They wooden frame next to the shower is doing strange things. We have caulked the shower and everything, so water isn't directly hitting the wall or running from the shower down the wall... The wall turns this orangey brown color. I wipe it off and a few days later, its back. Is it possible there is a leak behind the wall? Could this cause mold? I have been having headaches daily and my little dog has been vomitting. I have had bad experience with mold in the past and I just want to make sure it isn't a problem now.... What do you think is causing this?

Answer 1

You have a SERIOUS problem!!!!!

We had a similar situation and the mold is VERY toxic...in some cases it has even caused death.  Everyone in our house, including the pets (in fact two hedgehogs died) were suffering flu-like symptoms.  A friend of ours was visiting and noticed the mold..it was rubbery.  We'd remove it and it came back.  Upon his advice we had it checked out.  Our walls, floors and carpeting were all contaminated.  It had leaked and seeped, over the years into the master bedroom, laundry room, kitchen and living room and was heading toward the other two bedrooms.  We had NO idea how we were going to pay for all that.  We managed to access a grant under CMHC for such cases.  The final total of all repairs was $23,000, we only paid $60,000 for the house in 2002.

Please people ... beware ... what may appear to be a real deal isn't later on.  

The people that sold us the house were in their 70's and told us the only reason they were selling was to be closer to their children.  When I think back now...every time we went to see them before making the deal...all their windows were open and she always had a candle or incense burning.  I wonder why...

We thought they were good and honest people.  Once we got to know our neighbours..we were told that the grandchildren weren't allowed over there because they always came home sick.

Have a reliable, honest person check it out.  Like Holmes On Homes.  You, your famiy and your pets health is in jeopardy.

There's truth to the saying "Let The Buyer Beware".

Answer 2

It sounds like mold to me some mold can cause headaches,nose bleeding,lung damage and death so be aware of the type of mold it is if it isn t dangerous spray it w/bleach this will kill what is on the surface in about one hour your walls will look like new.NOTE do not go into the bathroom for about two hrs.due to very strong smell.