Unexpected Home Value Depletions 2 Of 2
There always seems to be something that needs fixing
. Whether a room needs painting, the toilet needs plumbing, or the basement needs finishing, a lot of work goes into keeping a home in tip-top condition. The problem isn't always maintaining what's there, but dealing with the unexpected problems that arise. Water damage is just one of the problems that most homeowners hope never to experience, but it's also very common and sneaky! But, we tackled that in the last edition. Water damage actually ties to another surprise home value killer, mold.
Let's learn a little more about where mold comes from and who can remove it from a home!
What Causes Mold?
Mold needs three conditions for survival: moisture, organic material, and warm temperatures. Without the moisture there's no way for the mold to form. Without the organic material there's no way the mold will eat. Without the warmth the mold cannot develop. When a basement, crawl space, or other room in the house always feels hot and/or humid, there's a high likelihood of mold becoming the family's new roommate.
Moisture being the ideal condition for creating mold means that any place you find moisture, you just might find mold. If your AC unit leaks or there is condensation forming on the surface, you have to have the unit fixed to prevent mold.
Prior water damage that wasn't properly removed can also lead to mold. Flooding can ruin carpets, floors, and walls. Let's face it, water can damage anything it touches and mold eats everything it touches. When the water is removed and the moisture remains in the carpet, floors, or other structures, you'll be sure to also find some mold.
That's why proper water removal is so necessary and well worth the investment!
Humidity can also cause mold growth inside a home. We all know that humid air is wet air. When the temperature outside is hot and humid, you can imagine that the air inside the basement or home may be a bit cooler. As the outside air cools off upon entering the home, it also increases the environment's relative humidity. In fact, air that is cooled by one degree will also increase the room's relative humidity by 2.2 percent, and where there's humidity indoors, there's mold.
The mold will develop as the water dissipates and homeowners think their problems have gone away. Mold is like the aftershock, or round two of the effects of water damage.
Can Mold Be Prevented?
Mold can be significantly prevented and reduced with the proper resources and knowledge.
You can prevent mold by immediately repairing any leaks and properly removing all flood water form your home. Also consider controlling humidity with a dehumidifier to prevent condensation. If your big mold area is your basement or crawl space, then you may want to contact local basement/crawl space repair experts. There are many experts who offer waterproofing services that will prevent water and moisture damage, and can prevent water from entering the spaces in the first place.
Remember, mold cannot be removed by wiping it away, not even with bleach! In fact, bleach can spread the mold, so don't use it on porous surfaces! Mold sometimes grows within 24 to 48 hours. If you wipe it away, you don't remove the cause. By removing the moisture, you're removing the cause, but existing mold should be remediated by a professional. Here's where the experts can help!
If you live in the North Carolina area and need a mold remediation expert to remove the mold in your home, then you're in luck! AdvantaClean is North Carolina's mold removal expert that not only wipes the mold away, but wipes out the source completely!
by: John Smith
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