Damage caused by wood-destroying fungi and insects, or infestation by mold, should ideally be analyzed on-site. Often, this is the only way to determine the extent and cause of the damage.

Not every instance of damage necessarily requires costly and extensive repairs.

I offer you:

Bconsultation

I will advise you on site and develop the best renovation concept for your individual case.

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I take samples of fungi, insects, frass, and wood. For reliable species identification, the organisms are usually identified in a laboratory.

Mold samples are taken using adhesive strips, contact plates, or Petri dishes. The mold spores are then identified microscopically in the laboratory. Sometimes further investigations, for example, of growth patterns, are necessary.

I also take air samples using an air sampler. This allows me to determine the number of fungal spores in the air.

BDetermination of wood destruction

The extent of wood destruction is investigated by taking core samples or measuring drilling resistance.

Klive film analysis

Mold fungi are collected from surfaces using adhesive tape and analyzed microscopically in the laboratory.

BDetermination of air pollution caused by mold spores (CFU determination)

The airborne germ samples are examined for the quantity of fungal spores.

ÜMonitoring for moisture damage or insect infestation

Following a renovation, monitoring for moisture damage or the success of insect control may be useful for a transitional period.

BDetermination of wood moisture, material moisture, and room climate

Examining the material moisture content is helpful in determining the cause of the damage.