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Five Warning Signs That
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YOU MAY HAVE MOLD
home should be a place where you feel safe from harm
and the elements. As we retreat indoors for the winter,
you should take a moment to determine if you are actually
trapping yourself inside with any unseen dangers, such as toxic mold.
During the winter, there can be moisture buildup that occurs on
exterior walls and in attics caused by condensation, resulting in mold
growth. If your home is not environmentally safe, winter can be a
dangerous season for your health. By sealing up your home from the
cold and taking shelter in the warmth for long periods of time, you
could be trapping yourself and your family with hazardous mold.
If you have any concerns or want peace of mind
that your home is free of dangerous mold, you
should call a professional, such as Mold Men of
Pittsburgh, for an analysis and pre-investigation
mold test. But how can you tell if you have a mold
problem? Here are five simple warning signs to look
for to help you determine if you might have mold.
1.) Mold often has a musty, unpleasant smell. Many
times the smell will be most noticeable when
you first enter the infested home or room. If you
experience an ongoing odd smell, you should get
it checked out.
2.) Interior water damage or excessive amounts
of moisture buildup on drywall or unfinished
wood can cause mold to develop. Mold needs
water to prosper, so areas with higher levels of
moisture, such as basements, attics, kitchens, and
bathrooms, are often more at risk. However, mold
can be found in any room of a house if moisture
is present.
3.) Look for pooling or long-term dampness on the
exterior of the home where a section seems to
stay wet for longer than it should.
4.) If anyone in the household, inc