Every homeowner should know the effects mold can have on your health and the foundation of your house. Mold can be one awful situation to deal with, and truth be told, the majority of homes in America have some severity of mold infestation. Short-term exposure to moldy environments can cause flu-like symptoms such as congestion, coughing, asthma, and throat irritation. Long-term mold exposure can cause respiratory disease, neurological deterioration, and even some cancers. Mold can infiltrate your home’s foundation, and over time can cause significant structural damage. If you find yourself in need of a mold inspection, contact Dririte. With the help of an experienced mold detector, you’ll be confident our team will remove your mold. Here’s some information we think is vital for homeowners and the potential for structural damage.

How Did You Get Mold?

Mold is a naturally occurring bacteria or fungus that grows in low lit, cold, and wet areas in and outside of the home. Luckily not every kind of mold is wrong for your health, but the type of mold we’re talking about is. Mold thrives in moisture and will attach itself to clothing, furniture, walls, floors, and ceilings. Organic materials such as wood feed mold and sustain it. Maybe your home endured a  few severe storms, causing water damage. Or perhaps your home is over ten years old and is naturally beginning to have mold growth. Whatever the reason, you want to take care of the damages as diligently as possible. 

What Are The Damages? 

It’s easy to assume how mold can cause severe damages to the home. Mold is a force to reckon with and will destroy anything it comes to contact for a long time. Spores make mold easy and quick  to spread. When you find mold in an item like a rug, you must immediately dispose of it. You will want to remove all traces of the mold. Often mold can infiltrate your heating and cooling systems, circulating spores throughout the house. In these cases, mold is thoroughly infesting the house. The old will begin to deteriorate the foundation of the home by absorbing moisture from the ground. Mold can be tricky and hides places you may not notice. If you find even the tiniest bit of mold, we recommend calling a mold detector to take a look and to conduct a mold inspection. 

Getting Rid Of Mold Quickly

Removing mold can be so tricky because it is easy to spread during the removal process. Without the proper knowledge and training, removing mold can be nearly endless. We recommend hiring a professional mold detector for removal. Dririte specializes in cleaning up hazardous environments. Our team will conduct a mold inspection upon arrival to evaluate the extent of the mold. Your safety is crucial to us, and we will inform you if your home appears to be unsafe. Contact our Orlando office today to learn more and schedule an inspection.