Mold is Not a Surface Level Problem

10/15/2017 (Permalink)

Mold grows roots over time, as a result of its food source and growth it can damage the structural integrity of your home

We’ve spoken extensively on our blog about the sources of mold, where it likes to grow, and the speed at which it grows. You can also find information about the health effects of mold, as well as the main misconceptions about mold. In addition to this, it is important to note that when left for long periods of time mold can gradually destroy the surfaces they grow on.

Mold growth is usually a sign of unacceptable levels of humidity within the house, giving rise to the environment that mold thrives in. In addition to mold, an excess of humidity can itself cause structural damage to your home and its contents as drywall begins to deteriorate, wood begins to rot, and wallpapers can peel. The conditions for mold growth involve humidity, correct temperatures, and a food sources. In the case of mold on surfaces in your house, the surface is the food source. As the mold grows off of your drywall, brick, grout, or wooden beams it is slowly deteriorating that object.

Mold can never be truly removed from a home due to the size of mold spores, and their resistance to elimination. Mold spores already exist in every home as they float freely through the air, making the best way of prevention preventing humidity.

When it comes to mold, our trained technicians are ready to determine the extent of mold damage, where it is growing, and remediate the issue. SERVPRO of North Highlands and Rio Linda are also ready to find the source of any leaks, and other sources of water damage that may be giving rise to the increases in humidity. Call us 24/7 at (916) 991-1522, or visit our website for more information. As a locally owned company in your community, we are here to make your mold problem “Like it never even happened”.