Preventing Mold After Water Damage
Water damage is a common problem in places that experience heavy rainfall, snow, and flooding. Apart from flooding and structural damage, mold is another result of water damage that homeowners have to deal with. Mold affects the aesthetics of your house, weakens its structural integrity, and causes health risks. Proper cleanup and remediation are required […]
How to Stop Mold From Spreading?
When mold invades your home, it can spread on the walls, cause wood to rot, and create serious health risks within days. These tiny spores move silently through indoor spaces, settling in damp corners and porous materials where they rapidly multiply. As indoor moisture levels rise, stopping mold from spreading becomes a critical concern for […]
Types of Mold: Threat, Symptoms & Examples
Mold refers to the numerous fungal species that grow by breaking down organic materials. With thousands of mold species found worldwide, some can pose dangers when found indoors, such as in your bathrooms, kitchens, sinks, and toilets. There are three different types of mold: allergenic, pathogenic, and toxigenic. Understanding these three classifications of mold is […]
What is a Crawl Space Vapor Barrier?
If your home is over a dirt floor crawl space, ground water seepage and water vapor emission from the dirt floor are probably among the most common moisture issues plaguing your crawl space. Keeping moisture out of your crawl space can seem like a constant and an endless battle. For Kansas homeowners, there are steps […]