EXPRESS RESTORATION WANTS YOU TO KNOW AND UNDERSTAND MOLD!!
6 Hidden Secrets About Mold:
- DO YOU KNOW that excessive amounts of moisture and water in your home or business can present dangerous health issues for you, your family, and your business workers and customers?
- DO YOU KNOW that mold causes permanent damage to your home or business if it is allowed to grow?
- DO YOU KNOW that mold is usually found inside the walls of your home or business and therefore you can’t see how much damage is done until it has damaged your property?
- DO YOU KNOW that mold damage remediation is costly?
- DO YOU KNOW that detection and mitigation of mold is the best solution to preventing extensive damage to your home or business and potential health issues for your loved ones?
- DO YOU KNOW that there are good molds too? Good molds are found in foods such as cheese and antibiotics like penicillin! Some people may also be allergic to these good molds, so all molds are not created equal!
The life cycle of mold:
- Mold is everywhere-both indoors and outdoors. It is found in the air and on many surfaces!
- Mold can enter your home or business through open doors, windows, vents, and heating and air conditioning systems. It can also attach itself to clothing, shoes, and pets and then find its way into your home or business.
- Mold grows where there is moisture and excess water left undisturbed over a period of time.
- Mold is usually found around leaky roofs, windows, water pipes, and where there has been water or flood damage.
- Mold grows best on paper products, ceiling tiles, and wood products. It can also grow on wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, upholstery, and any other material that is subject to water or moisture.
Causes of mold:
- Humidity from several days of humid weather you may find mold growing in your home. It usually starts on hard surfaces that have been exposed to wet air.
- Water leaks and leaking pipes cause mold to grow especially those that have gone undetected for a period of time. Common places where this occurs include inside walls where you cannot see.
- Roof leaks are common places for mold growth. If a roof leak goes undetected, mold can grow in the attic and not be discovered until permanent damage is done.
- Condensation causes mold to form and when it is allowed to collect on cold metal pipes, cold concrete floors, and on walls, mold will grow unless it is removed and the area treated.
- Poor ventilation causes mold when your home is poorly ventilated causing pockets of moist stagnant air to stand and wet surfaces dry out more slowly. Allowing steam and water vapors to escape or circulate outdoors through windows will help keep the moisture level balanced. Most common places where poor ventilation occurs are bathrooms and kitchens where lots of steam is formed.
Health hazards and Mold damage:
- Exposure to damp and moldy environments has been linked to various health effects including nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, skin irritation, chronic lung diseases, lung infections, and asthma. It has also been linked to memory loss and lethargy.
- Mold can also destroy your property!
- Mold can be found on any surface area that is exposed to air and water. It is most commonly found around areas in your home or business where there is a water source that has had a leak, or where moisture has formed.
- Common places where mold is found include water pipes, refrigerator ice maker lines, heating and air conditioning vents and ducts, bath tubs, shower stalls, sinks, toilets, and washing machine water lines.
Protecting your home and business:
- The best most effective way to protect you family and property from the hazards of mold is to prevent mold growth when possible.
- The problem with preventing mold growth is that in most cases, mold is found in places that you cannot detect such as inside walls, attics under insulation, and under carpet and carpet padding.
- One of the best things you can do as a property owner is to check your attic regularly for leaks from the roof and look at your ceilings below the attic.
- If you notice any signs of water or water damage, or if you see mold growing, you probably have a roof leak.
When you suspect mold is present, call Express Restoration for an in home or business inspection. Our highly qualified and certified technicians will use state of the art mold detection equipment to identify the presence of mold and its source, and thoroughly consult you by providing you with information about the mold damage and the remediation and removal process.
Express Restoration’s representative will provide an accurate estimate of the cost for our services, so that you can make an informed decision about your home or business mold damage. Once we have negotiated services, we will professionally remove mold odor, clean, sanitize, and deodorize your home or business returning it to its pre-loss condition.
Visible signs of mold:
- Excessive humidity
- Visible mold
- Strong and musty odors
- Evidence of moisture that recently occurred at your home or business
- Discoloration of walls
Additional Services to solve mold issues in your home or business:
- Repair all leaks to stop further damage
- Extract existing water from the structure
- Dry all walls, ceilings, and floors by removing the moisture source
- Remove mold and remediate all damages caused by mold
- Consult with you about indoor air quality and create a restoration plan for your home or business
Express Restoration is available 24/7, and will provide quick response to your property inspection, accurate assessment of mold damage, and provide an honest estimate to get your home or business back to its pre-mold condition.