Water damage can cause an almost countless number of problems for your home. However, mold growth is one of the most common side effects of this routine type of damage. Sadly, this is a type of damage that many new homeowners may not fully understand, and this can make it difficult for them to understand what needs to be done about this problem. As a result, you may need to have some questions answered when you are deciding on a repair option.
Does It Matter If It Is Only A Little Mold?
When many homeowners first locate mold in their homes, they may assume that if they only see a little bit of mold growing, they do not need to have it repaired. Unfortunately, this is not true because even a small amount of mold can emit a tremendous number of spores. If these pores become lodged in the lungs, they can cause severe breathing problems for individuals with allergies or chronic breathing problems.
Also, it should be noted that mold is generally a progressive problem. If you find some growing, there is likely a structural problem that is making conditions prime for these organisms. Sadly, this problem will only worsen as time progresses, and this will make it far more expensive to repair any damages that result.
How Can You Confirm The Presence Of Harmful Molds?
There are many different types of mold that can start growing in your home, but fortunately, not all of these pose a significant health risk. However, it can be virtually impossible to determine this from a simple visual inspection. If you make the mistake of attempting to clean hazardous mold without professional help, you may accidentally spread the spores throughout the home.
Fortunately, there are tests that can be administered to the mold to determine whether it requires professional cleaning to remove. These mold inspection tests can be purchased from most home improvement stores, and they are relatively simple to administer. Usually, you will need to carefully collect a small sample of the mold and put it in a test tube that comes with the kit. A series of chemicals are then added to the test tube, and these chemicals will have a color change in the presence of harmful mold.
Molds in your home can pose both a significant health and structural risk to your family and the building. Sadly, if you have never encountered this problem, you may not fully understand what is needed to combat it. By understanding these two mold remediation questions, you will find yourself in a stronger position to make informed choices for safely cleaning up these substances.
Share10 February 2015
My name is Debbie Greenberg. I’m a single woman who owns her home, and like most homeowners I dread home repairs. I’m not very handy with do-it-yourself projects around the house. I can do a few minor repairs when necessary, but for the most part I have to call in a professional. Last year I had a leak in my roof. When it rained, water would leak into my kitchen. What appeared to be a simple fix turned out to be anything but simple. It took over four months to finally identify the problem, and double the money I was initially quoted to fix it. The problem ended up being that the flat part of my roof didn't have shingles, but a sheeting material. I learned a bit about home roofs along the way, and that is what I want to share with you.
