The Unexpected Development of Mold Damage In Your Littleton Home

4/4/2018 (Permalink)

Degrading Blocks Let in Moisture Which Leads to Mold Damage in Littleton Homes--Call SERVPRO for Remediation

The Quality of Building Materials Can Affect the Advance of Mold Growth--SERVPRO Can Cleanup and Remediate Fungi

Did you know that the block used in the construction of your Littleton home’s basement might have been the best building materials of that time, but the process to make these blocks changes on a regular basis? The more that companies learn about the effects that certain conditions have on concrete and blockwork over time, the more the formula for these building materials change to fair better over time against these elements based on the region and conditions. The unfortunate side of this is that unless you have a brand new home, the building materials used to construct it are well on their way to degradation and vulnerability to water penetration.

Your home is not likely going to give out all at once in these critical areas, however. No, this process begins by allowing small bits of water through vulnerable cracks or crumbling mortar joints. The result is moisture and dampness, which provide the ideal conditions to support fungal growth. Mold damage in your Littleton home can occur quickly, and with little warning, so diligence in inspecting areas like your basement can save you a lot of time and money when it comes to SERVPRO mold remediation efforts.
 
Mold damage is a serious concern for you as a homeowner, and this stretches far beyond the observed health effects attributed to exposure to the colonies present in your house. The longer that mold colonies get left to grow and thrive, the deeper the damage that they do and force situations which require replacement of structural components like wood framing, drywall, and flooring in affected areas.
 
Sanding and scraping are crucial components of our remediation process, especially in areas where drywall and wood elements have gotten directly impacted by mold growth. This procedure penetrates beyond the surface to remove the entire organism. In areas where the damage is widespread, a chemical solution can get sprayed onto the framing, and organic materials by our IICRC certified SERVPRO professionals in the area to reach the seated organism hiding below the surface you can see. These antimicrobial agents destroy hyphae, the root-like anchors of many species of fungi.
 
While this is just a small piece of the entire remediation process, our SERVPRO of Marlboro / Concord team gets well equipped to handle any mold damage you might experience in your home. Trust our experienced team to help you get rid of this fungal growth and reclaim your home. Give us a call anytime at (978) 486-9868.

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