Wood Decay, Rot & Surface Fungi Discussed in New Online Video

PEORIA, Ariz. - Sept. 29, 2013 - PRLog -- Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of another online video to help educate people about issues that may impact their health and homes.  The latest educational video discusses wood decay, rot and surface fungi.

Termites and wood destroying insects have long been blamed for the destruction of wood used in buildings, but they are not the only culprits.  Wood also makes for an ideal food source for many types of fungi. Fungi, commonly referred to as mold, can quickly begin to grow on or in wood materials when there is sufficient moisture and temperatures that are conducive for its growth.

“Some types of mold are primarily found growing on the surface of wood,” reported Paul Cochrane, President of Cochrane and Associates, the company behind the IAQ Video Network and the new public outreach video.   “Other types of fungi not only use the wood as a food source, but also cause decay by breaking down the wood fibers. We hope this video helps to shed some light on how mold can damage wood in a property and even cause health concerns if it becomes aerosolized.”

This educational video was sponsored by a number of organizations and leading industry professionals that help protect the public’s health. Sponsors include: EMSL Analytical, LA Testing, Mold Solutions, Clark Seif Clark, MBM Insurance Resource Center, EC2 and BioCure Environmental to name a few.

To view this video please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rQYoETWm4&feature=c4-overview&list=UUmAoWKrvG4oIe7j_taqb_7A



To view over 250 past videos that have been viewed more than 593,000 times about microbial pathogens, environmental, health & safety topics, please visit:

http://www.youtube.com/iaqmarketer

To learn more, or to inquire about IAQ Video Network sponsorship opportunities and customized videos, please visit http://www.IAQTV.com or http://www.cochraneassoc.com, email info@cochraneassoc.com or call (602)510-3179.

About Cochrane & Associates, LLC & the IAQ Video Network

Cochrane & Associates is a business development, public relations and marketing consulting firm that specializes in the environmental, HVAC, mold and indoor air quality industries. The company has worked with many of the industries’ leading institutions and companies and continues to be an innovator in the industry. They are also the driving force behind the IAQ Video Network.