Mold Damage and Remediation

Mold Damage and Remediation

If you suspect that mold may be forming in your home or business, it is important that you have the situation evaluated by professionals who understand mold damage and remediation. Mold can play a significant role in the health and well-being of a home or office space and can contribute to a number of different illnesses.

How Mold Forms

According to sciencing.com mold needs four different elements in order to grow and thrive.

• Water – Damp
• Food – Organic material
• Air Quality – Dark and cool
• Temperature – Grow in 55 to 70 degrees

While mold is necessary outside in nature to break down various organic matter, the fact is that mold can be doing damage to your home and health. The Mayo Clinic says that mold can cause minor discomforts like sneezing, coughing, Itchy eyes a sore throat, or sinus issues. Mold can also result in more serious conditions like Toxic Mold Syndrome.

Types of Dangerous Molds

There are five molds that both medical professionals and scientists agree are the most harmful to human health. Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus, Alternaria, and Stachybotrys (Black Mold.) It’s important to have any suspected mold evaluated by a certified mold assessor like Dry Tech.

Mold Damage can impact just about every type of organic material you have in your home. This includes drywall, wood, carpet, floorboards, ceiling tiles, fabrics and more. What’s worse is that mold can be found in your air conditioning and heating units. When mold appears in these mechanical components, they can spread to anywhere in your home and impact the structure itself and the occupants that reside there. While your home might not fall apart quickly from mold damage, dealing with it quickly can save you time and money in the future.

Mold Remediation

Mold remediation is the process of eliminating mold from your home or business and should be done by a qualified company like Dry Tech. Here is the basic step by step process to eliminate mold from your home.

• Moisture – Moisture may arguably be the first component in how mold forms. Locating where it is coming from is crucial to eliminating mold from your home or business.
• Document – This is where a mold remediation company like Dry Tech can help you document the damage with photos, video, or other written information about the mold problem.
• Evaluate the Damage/Exposure – Before remediation of the mold can take place, an evaluation of the damage and exposure to the home or business will be needed. This will ensure the proper remediation plan is in place that will eliminate the possibility of future mold issues.
• Remediation – The remediation process can be fairly extensive and should be done by a professional like Dry Tech. This will include repairing the moisture problem, confine where the mold may be located, remove the affected debris or materials, treat the contamination area properly, fully dry the impacted area out, and repair whatever was damaged.
• Final Evaluation – Upon completion of the remediation process, a company like Dry Tech, will inform you whether any further evaluations or tests that should be conducted, with a licensed mold assessor.

Mold is a complex issue to work through, if you suspect you have a mold-related problem, contact Dry Tech today to schedule an evaluation. We can help you through the remediation process to give you confidence that you’re living in a healthy environment.