Common Causes of Mold
6/18/2019 (Permalink)
Common Source of Excessive Mold-Causing Moisture
- Flooding from storms coming from outside
- Sump pump overflow
- Roof leaks from damaged roofs, ice dams or blocked gutters
- Rain from storms through window frames, exterior walls, or doors
- Leaking pipes, sewer back-ups or overflows
- Damp basements due to high water table or badly managed water drainage
- Condensation on cold surfaces
- Mold needs these 3 main things to thrive and stay alive.
- High humidity
- Warm or temperate Temperature
- Poor ventilation
Mold is easier to prevent than it is to clean so keeping a watch on common sources of mold and maintaining a dry, ventilated home and drying homes from water damage within 24 hours of the incidence is the best way to prevent mold from happening in the first place. If you have a mold problem and you would like information about how to get it professionally cleaned, please call us and we will direct you on the companies that we use to test for mold.
SERVPRO of North Oceanside specializes in mold cleanup and restoration, in fact, it’s a cornerstone of our business. Our crews are highly trained restoration professionals that use specialized equipment and techniques to properly remediate your mold problem quickly and safely.