subject: 5 Indications Its Time To Call For Mold Abatement [print this page] Excessive mold can become one of the more detrimental disrepairs that can strike a home, and can snowball into a homeowners worst nightmare. Dealing with a large scale mold problem is costly in money and anxiety, so smaller problems should be looked into and dealt with immediately. But if so many molds are invisible or unrecognizable, how can you tell if it is time to call a mold remediation expert? The following are some warning signs to see if mold abatement should be in your future.
If you see it - Obviously, if you see mold than you should get it looked at by a mold abatement professional. Mold is a fungus, and as such has obvious physical indications. Mold will be slimy or furry to the touch and will be oddly colored, usually orange, green or black. Inactive mold will be white but still is indicative of conditions where mold can grow elsewhere in the home. Mold has an earthy, wet odor if you cannot see it but can smell that something is amiss.
Feeling Sick? - Fungi reproduce by releasing spores into the air that can have serious harmful effects on a person if breathed in. There are sixteen forms of mold which are toxic to humans and many, many others that can be very common to develop an allergy to. Symptoms of mold exposure are a variety of ill effects including respiratory problems (shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and sore throat), rashes, and itchy or watery eyes. Short term exposure is an inconvenience; however, long term exposure can result in infections, or the mold actually beginning to grow in the residents lungs.
Head to water Water damage will be a hotbed for mold growth. A typical form of preventative maintenance is making sure that everything is thoroughly cleaned and dried after any sort of water damage, but if that cannot be managed than mold growth will certainly come from the damaged area. If you know of past water damage that was not properly cleaned than there is a high chance that mold will not be far off. It is best to call a mold removal specialist before the mold spirals to anything more serious or reproduces itself to spread past the initial damaged area and causes
structural decay. Mold will rot, degrade, and ultimately destroy whatever it grows on. If your steps are beginning to soften and feel like theyre losing their structural integrity, thats a good time to call mold removal. Floors, walls, and even the frame of the house can be damaged; a professional in mold abatement should be contacted immediately for the safety of yourself and your investment.
Nasty Food As if mold itself wasnt enough of an issue, mold (especially dry mold) is an ideal food source for insects. Termites, silverfish, mites, all are insects that feed on mold and apart from being utterly disgusting can be very damaging to the structural soundness of a home. Beginning to see these creepy crawlers lurking around your home is a big red light for mold problems. Calling an exterminator will not be enough as youll need full mold remediation to take out the infestations food supply.
