Crawl Space Mold Remediation of Raleigh, Durham & Cary
Crawl Space mold affects 2 in 3 crawl spaces in homes throughout the United States.
The mold from your crawl space can infect your home through small drafts and HVAC systems which blow spores throughout your living areas. When left untreated, the health effects can be disastrous to you and your family.
What’s That Smell?
Mold and mildew cause a damp, musty smell. These are musty smelling fungi that thrive in moist conditions. Keeping humidity down reduces the chance for mold to grow. In general, mold will not grow at less than 60% relative humidity! Dehumidification is the key. Of course, any groundwater, plumbing or other leaks should be fixed, as part of a strategy for mold prevention.
Mold is also a cause of allergens in the home, as well as a potential cause of asthma. Crawl Space and Basement Technologies has a solution to remove existing mold and to prevent future mold growth in your crawl space.
The Moldy Truth
Mold spores, the seeds of mold, are in the air everywhere. All they need to grow is organic material (such as wood), the right temperature range and moisture. Of these, the only aspect that can be controlled is moisture.
Dirt crawl spaces and concrete basements have the high humidity levels necessary for mold growth. Humidity levels from 60% to 90% are easily found in these spaces… even relatively dry crawlspaces and basements that have never flooded have these issues.
Mold can grow on dirt, insulation, framing and even under your carpet on the first floor. Mold destroys organic materials as it feeds on them. Mold reproduces by producing millions of floating airborne spores, which some people are very sensitive to. Spores can be dormant for many years, waiting for the right conditions to grow. Some molds produce mycotoxins, such as the black mold Stachybotrys. Houses with mold are damp, and have dust mites and other things in them that can cause illness, especially in children.
We Can Eliminate Your Crawl Space Mold
Don’t panic, there is a solution to remove existing mold and stop your crawl space from being a hospitable environment for mold.
Contact us today and schedule your free, no obligation consultation with one of our Certified Mold Professionals. Crawl Space and Basement Technologies holds the Council-certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) designation. Call 919-847-7072 or complete our online contact form.
