’58 React | Extract

Don’t Delay: Mold Removal Is a Priority

1. Mold Causes Damage to Property. Mold, at the very least, can damage or even destroy “host” materials where it takes hold. Host materials include all organic matter – wood, paper, paint, wool, leather; much of the stuff that a home or building is built with or filled with.Mold also causes a foul smell that can permeate your living space. But these irritations and inconveniences are minor compared to mold’s potential to cause health problems.
2. Mold Negatively Affects Your Health. Most mold-related ailments are caused by inhaling mold spores, the microscopic organisms that are dispersed into the air wherever mold is present. If you can smell mold, it’s a sure bet that you are inhaling mold spores. Exposure to mold – whether by inhalation or contact – can cause a wide range of physical ailments, from mild skin or respiratory irritation to asthma and severe allergic reactions.

Because of the many health issues associated with mold, it’s important to make mold removal a priority whenever mold is detected. Because of the many health problems associated with mold, it can be difficult or impossible to sell a house or commercial property with mold issues.

Eliminating this major source of indoor air pollution is a top priority to maintain a safe, healthy home. At ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing, for heavier mold infestations we use our React / Extract solution.

Diagnosing a Mold Problem

There are three main questions we’ll help you answer and address if you have mold in your house:

1. How extensive is the mold damage and how will it be removed? In some cases, mold can be removed from a surface, using proven cleaning and disinfecting techniques. But in other cases, mold can damage materials, necessitating their removal and replacement. A mold inspection should include a recommendation about mold removal and about repairs that will be required after mold-damaged materials are removed.
2. What caused the mold? If there is mold present, it’s important to identify the conditions that caused mold to take hold. Mold requires moisture, an organic food source, and oxygen. Places that remain dry are unlikely to attract mold. But damp areas – like basements and crawl spaces – can provide mold-friendly conditions. A certified ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing mold expert will be able to explain why you have a mold problem.
3. What repairs and/or improvements are necessary to make sure the mold won’t return? ’58 Foundations & Waterproofing specializes in mold removal (also known as mold remediation) and we offer property owners in our service areas a free mold inspection. As a follow-up to this mold inspection, we will explain the best way to clean or remove the mold, and provide an cost estimate for mold removal.

If you see signs of mold in your home, church, school or commercial building, it’s wise to schedule an inspection from a mold abatement contractor in your area.