If your home suffers from water damage, do not wait to remove the water. Mold can grow within 24-48 hours of water damage!
Nearly 20 years ago, no one thought of mold problems. But in today’s world, mold has become a nightmare for many people causing health problems and property damage. But where should you look for mold growth and how does it start? We have some answers to the most popular concerns about mold right here!
When Water Damage Occurs
Water damage and mold seem to go hand-in-hand. Whenever there is excessive moisture in your home, there is a possibility mold will grow if it is not treated in a timely manner. Mold starts to grow on a wet spot in your home in 24 to 48 hours after water damage. This doesn’t mean the mold will become immediately visible. Mold could take several days to show making it extremely important you clean up water damage as soon as possible. The longer it takes to properly dry the affected area, the worse the damage and mold will become. But the quicker the water is removed from the area, the lesser the chances of mold growing in your home will be.
Household Mold Growth
This is a hard question to answer because mold can be found everywhere in your home. The first place to look is for products with recent water damage like a leaky roof, wet cardboard boxes, leaky windows, or pipes. These places are the perfect moisture problem mold needs to grow. Mold essentially needs two things to go. It needs organic sources of food like wood, fabric, drywall, insulation materials, and ceiling tiles. It also needs moisture. Mold thrives at 50% to 80% sustained humidity depending on the specific type of mold.
Suspect a Mold Problem?
If you suspect your home of having a mold problem from a musty smell, it is always a great idea to get your home tested for mold by Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. Our mold testing services begin with a surface sample to discover if mold is actually present in the area. If mold is present, we do an air quality testing to see where we should begin our remediation process. Our remediation process will remove all infected material from your home and to purify the air of mold spores. After remediation, our mold testers will do another test to make sure the air is clear of mold. With our mold testing and remediation services, your home will be back to normal in no time
Our mold specialists have been performing these tests for more than 30 years and know to how handle any situation that arises in your home. Let us get your life back to normal! For more information or to schedule a mold test, call Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group today!
Contact Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group
If you or a family member suspects the presence of black mold or any other type of mold in your home, contact the professionals at Environmental Consulting and Contracting Group. With more than 30 years in the mold remediation industry, we have the experience and tools to help you. Contact us at 410-258-3579 or 1-877-591-MOLD (6653).
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