Not Just Surface Damage from Mold

10/27/2017 (Permalink)

Black Mold Damage in Jackson, NJ

We’ve spoken on our blog about the sources of mold, where it likes to grow, and the speed at which it grows.  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 high levels of humidity within the area. In addition to mold, a high amount of humidity can cause structural damage to your home or business and its contents as drywall begins to deteriorate or wood begins to rot (dry rot).  Conditions for mold growth involve humidity, correct temperatures, and a food source. In the case of mold on surfaces in your house, the surface is the food source. Mold grows off of your drywall, brick, grout, or wooden beams as it  slowly deteriorates that object.

Mold is never truly removed from the home or business.  Mold spores are introduced into the home or business daily by people or animals coming in and out of the home (having spores on your clothing or pets bodies).  Just by opening and shutting the doors or windows to a home or business can introduce spores into a home.  This is ok as long as the humidly in the home is in expectable range. 

SERVPRO of Malboro/Tinton Falls trained technicians are ready to determine the extent of mold damage, where it is growing, and remediate the issue. SERVPRO of Malboro/Tinton Falls will try 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 732-536-7555 or visit our website www.SERVPROmarlborotintonfalls.com for more information. As a locally owned company in your community, we are here to make your mold problem “Like it never even happened.”