Things You Need to Know About Mold and Dampness in Buildings

8/1/2024 (Permalink)

How Common Is Indoor Mold?

It might surprise you that mold and dampness are common problems in homes and businesses. Mold grows in places with excessive moisture, such as leaky roofs and windows, damaged water pipes, and areas with standing water. It can grow on practically any surface but does well on organic materials such as ceiling tiles, drywall, and wood products.

How Does Mold Get Indoors?

Mold is a microscopic organism that can enter your home through doors, windows, and HVAC systems or even attach itself to pets and clothing. Once indoors, mold spores will look for moisture and begin growing. It can take as little as 24-48 hours for mold to grow.

How Do You Know If You Have Mold?

Mold and mildew look very similar and can’t be visually identified. If you have no visual indicators of mold and still suspect you have a problem, there is a second and more common indicator: a musty smell. If you have a musty smell and can’t find a reason or have had a recent water issue, you may want to have a remediation expert such as SERVPRO of Greensboro West and South come out and check for mold. Our team can help you determine the cause of the mold and create a custom action plan to remediate the mold and get your home or business back to preloss condition.

If you would like to learn more, please call our team of experts at 336-904-6870. At SERVPRO, we are always here to help.