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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, including a pet, starts to experience
worsening of allergy-like symptoms, such as nasal congestion,
coughing, respiratory issues, sore throat, or itchy skin/eyes, it may
be due to something in the home environment.
5.) The most obvious sign is that you actually see mold
growth. Visible mold is the most advanced state of mold. If you
see mold you should call a professional right away, but know that
you can still have mold problems even if you can’t see it. Mold
often hides behind walls, flooring, furniture, etc., because that’s
where unseen, long-term water damage can often occur.
If you experience any of these warning signs, I advise you to
contact a professional mold removal company to determine exactly
what your risks and options are. Not all molds are harmful, but
only a professional pre-investigated mold test can determine your
situation. If you do have mold, a certified professional mold removal
company can take care of the problem, and if no mold is present, you
get peace of mind that your family is safe.
Don’t get trapped inside this winter with potentially dangerous
mold. Take a few moments to determine if you have any of the
warning signs, and call a professional if you do. Make sure that the
professional is insured and certified to do specific mold removal
work. During the removal process, mold spores are released into the
atmosphere, so proper containment is vital. For more information,
call Mold Men of Pittsburgh at 724.226.4191 to set up a free in-home
consultation to talk about your specific mold issues.
This Industry Insight was written by Bill Davis.
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Bill Davis is the owner of Mold Men of Pittsburgh and
D&D Restoration Specialists, Inc. Mr. Davis has over 30
years of experience dealing with mold and other types
of contamination removal. He has certifications in mold,
indoor air quality and restoration, and is a CR (certified
restorer).