Preventing Mold Growth

11/27/2018 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County: Preventing Mold Growth.

SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County is licensed in mold remediation. We hope you never have a mold problem.

Mold starts growing within 24 hours of exposure to moisture.

To prevent mold from getting a start, SERVPRO of Jackson/Crockett County suggests:

• Elevate equipment above basement floor
• Repair leaky pipes
• Remove any damp areas near sinks and tubs
• Maintain humidity below 40%
• Use water-resistant materials when you build or rebuild. Materials include:
  • galvanized or stainless-steel hardware
  • waterproof wallboard
  • tile
  • sealed stone
  • sealed concrete
  • water-resistant glues
  • synthetic fibers
• Use gutters to divert rain water
• Landscape, so water moves away from the house
• Cover dirt in crawl spaces. Moisture can seep up through dirt
• Ventilate as much as possible

Important:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a “large amount” of mold as 10 square feet or more. The EPA rules that only licensed professionals can remediate large areas.

You cannot prevent storms or floods. However, if a storm or flood affects you, we can help you clean up the damage.

Links:

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf