Water damage is the main cause of mold growth and musty odor in basements. Mold produces spores which not only initiate new mold growth on wet organic materials but also compromises the air quality in the building. Mold removal and remediation are very expensive. Apart from mold growth, water damage can also lead to wood rot and insect infestation. Annually, water causes … [Read more...] about Water damage causes mold growth in basements
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White mold in basement concrete
White mold in basement after flooding or prolonged dampness is easily identified by the characteristic white cottony mycelium of the mold that grows on the surfaces water damaged organic material. Efflorescence is often mistaken for white mold in basement concrete because they look a lot alike. In fact, to the untrained eye, efflorescence is almost identical to white mold. … [Read more...] about White mold in basement concrete
Mold In Basement
Question: Hi there, I was hoping to get some clarity on some potential issues with mold in basement. We currently rent out a basement unit. We have never had issues before but the current tenant refuses to run the dehumidifier, as a result her wicker headboard got moldy. We had an air quality test that showed the total airborne fungal spore count for the outdoor sample was … [Read more...] about Mold In Basement