Is Mold Remediation Really Necessary?

It can be challenging to know whether mold remediation is needed. Mold needs damp conditions and warm temperatures to grow, so if water damage isn’t present or the house doesn’t have central air conditioning, it might not be worth it to pay for professional mold remediation services.

The growth of mold can also indicate structural problems in the home. If there are signs of sagging floors or walls, this could mean that moisture has penetrated more profound than just the outer layer of insulation on drywall’s paper backing or behind wallpaper. The result may be a black, dusty substance coating the walls. Both these surfaces will absorb excess moisture but will not allow the fungus to grow inside them unless they’ve been damaged by wear-and-tear, punctures from moving furniture, etc.

The presence of mold can also signify problems with ventilation. Mold grows in humid conditions but is kept at bay by good airflow. A lack of ventilation will only encourage its growth and raise your chances of developing health-related symptoms like coughing, sneezing, headaches, fever, irritated eyes, and sore throats that don’t clear up even after taking medications.

One way to tell if an indoor area has too much humidity inside is by checking the windows for condensation on the interior side during the summer months (for example). This is a sign that heating systems are not ventilating properly or that renewable energy sources like solar panels aren’t doing their job efficiently enough before sending energy back to the electrical grid.

If you suspect that mold has developed inside your home, contact a mold removal company and ask for their help. If they can’t come into your house right away, ask them about the products they use that will kill the mold while leaving surfaces and items like wooden furniture undamaged. Be aware of companies who recommend tearing down walls and ceilings to access hidden pockets of dampness and fungus. This is unnecessary; it depends on how much damage was already done before remediation efforts started. Suppose the humidity level continues to rise after cleaning up all visible areas of fungus (you can find cheap humidity meters at most hardware stores). In that case, you might need an additional inspection by a professional contractor experienced in building restoration.

Always use a mold removal company willing to provide you with written guarantees for their work and pay close attention to what products the technicians are using.