4 Keys To Understanding Residential Fungus Growth

7/20/2020 (Permalink)

Mold damage behind walls in a Hamilton, OH home

Ways to Deal With Mold Or Mildew

When you find an ugly patch of fuzzy or slimy growth on the walls of your home in Hamilton, OH, it can be a depressing moment. A number of questions are likely to swirl through your mind. More than likely, you have heard frightening stories of mold damage to homes. A better understanding of fungal growth can offer some reassurance. Here are some of the most important things to know about dealing with an infestation of mold or mildew. 

1. Pervasiveness. Microscopic mold spores exist nearly everywhere, both inside homes and in the outdoors. In fact, a test of your home even in the best of conditions is likely to reveal the presence of fungal spores. It is only when the spores form into significant colonies that mold damage is apt to occur.

2. Growth. A fungus grows best under certain conditions. It can expand rapidly when your home has humidity above 45 percent or when a water problem such as a plumbing leak or a failing roof is present. A mold remediation company will seek to eliminate the source of excess moisture. Once this issue is addressed, the fungal growth can be removed.

3. Identification. Mold growth is serious because it can be hard to eradicate and can cause damage to a home. It tends to penetrate deeply into porous surfaces such as paper, cellulose, wood, and fabrics. Mildew growth is less invasive and more easily cleaned from a home.

4. Restoration. Any serious infestation of mold in your home requires a professional effort to get the situation under control. Certified technicians use advanced techniques and sophisticated equipment to contain the outbreak. Professional cleaning methods prevent the mold from returning. Structural repairs to walls and ceilings are sometimes needed to fix mold damage, while in other cases a fresh coat of paint is enough to restore your home to good condition again.