What Causes Mold?

5/14/2018 (Permalink)

Common causes of mold

Humidity

• Mold grows when the weather is humid as well as when it has been raining for several days. A recurring problem of mold growth happens when live in places where humidity is naturally high.
• Humidity indoors also increases when moisture inside the house evaporates. Much more if the house is not well ventilated. This causes the humidity to be high.
• An Indoor humidity problem can happen when homeowners dry their clothes inside.
• HVAC systems can cause humidity while it is heating and cooling the inside of the home.

Condensation

Condensation can also promote mold growth. Cold surfaces at home like concrete enables condensation thus promoting mold growth.

Poor Ventilation

Poor ventilation can create pockets of stagnant moist air where mold can grow. When a room is not well ventilated wet surfaces will not dry out quickly.           

Wet Clothes

Drying clothes in a room that is not well ventilated can create a buildup of moisture causing mold growth. Wet as well as damp clothes provides a perfect spot for mold to thrive.

Flooding

Having mold growth after a flood is inevitable. Flood water removal can only begin after the water starts to recede. However, if the water recedes after 2 days, mold may begin to thrive on wet surfaces.

Having mold indoors will lead to a plethora of unexpected and expensive damages. Don’t wait for mold to grow and spread. Though it may sound expensive to hire a competent water damage restoration company to restore your home it will save you money in the long run.

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