Our Professionals Explain The Dangers Of Mold Damage In Your Dayton Home

12/21/2018 (Permalink)

Failure to entirely remove the growth also poses threats to the house as the organism can continue to spread through susceptible materials.

The Hazards Of Mold Damage For Dayton Homes And Residents

Many hazards affect Dayton homeowners and the strength and stability of their properties. When a situation like a mold growth occurs, these same homeowners are often unclear as to the steps required to safely remove this organism without posing risks to themselves or other occupants of the house. Failure to entirely remove the growth also poses threats to the house as the organism can continue to spread through susceptible materials.

You may think mold damage in your Dayton home does not require the intervention and the expertise of mold remediation technicians. With the extensive experience that our SERVPRO team has in overcoming mold growth in homes and businesses throughout our service area, the problem is more severe than you might have initially believed. With our expertise and industry-leading equipment, we can contain the spread of the organism and safely remove it from the premises to return your home to original condition.

Our professionals have experience in identifying the spread of mold and the variety of growth that you have within your home. From risk assessment in determining the dangers present in the type of mold growing to the best approach to remove it and restore the damage it has caused, we take as much time as needed in this initial assessment to save our customers time and money.

With mold growth being potentially hazardous to human and pet health, it becomes critical to remove this growth promptly from your property. The longer that living things remain exposed to the colonies, the more at risk they become to developing effects. We can utilize sanding, soda blasting, antimicrobial solutions, and even controlled demolition to remove the active colonies from your home as efficiently as possible.

From the moment that you discover mold growth in your home, you have a finite amount of time until this organism spreads to the point of causing substantial structural concerns and health effects for the occupants of the property. Give our SERVPRO of Lafayette mold remediation technicians a call today at (765) 420-0077.

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Here's Why You Should Never Do DIY Mold Removal In Your Dayton Home

10/2/2018 (Permalink)

Active mold growth can remain hidden behind the wall, floor, and ceiling without you ever finding out.

Why Dayton Homeowners Should Not Attempt DIY Mold Removal

Mold spores are present in the air. When exposed to certain conditions indoors for instance moisture, a favorable temperature, and food, active mold growth begins 24 to 48 hours later. As a Dayton homeowner, you ought to know that mold can spread to different rooms in your home. This is a health risk to your family.

Active growing mold damages the walls, floor, and ceiling compromising the structural integrity of your home. If your home is infested, mold removal experts in Dayton can assess and use their expertise to get rid of the infestation. This is not a route many homeowners choose as their first option. Many people will opt to take matters in their hands to get rid of the infestation. At SERVPRO, we advise against this.

Here is why homeowners should never attempt DIY removal of mold infestation:

Lack Of The Right Equipment And Techniques
Homeowners rely on cleaning solutions such as bleach, borax, vinegar, baking soda and ammonia to remove mold but these do not work. To remove mold in your home, advanced equipment and techniques are required. Using this equipment, experts are able to detect the presence of moisture feeding the mold. This area is then isolated to prevent the spreading of spores in the air. Also, safety equipment is used to prevent contact with the spores.

Mold Can Spread
Kitchens and bathrooms are affected by mold more than any other room. This is because the walls and floors get wet often. If you discover the presence of an infestation, do not attempt to remove it as an individual or with the help of another inexperienced person. Doing so will result in the spores spreading to other rooms in the home via air ducts and doorways.

Lack Of The Right Skill To Detect Hidden And Extensive Mold Growth
Active mold growth can remain hidden behind the wall, floor, and ceiling without you ever finding out. Since the structural integrity of the affected area is unknown, it is best to leave it to SERVPRO experts.

If you discover a large area of active mold growth, SERVPRO of Lafayette mold remediation technicians can remove the infestation safely and without compromising your home. To get it done right, call our 24/7 emergency line at (765) 420-0077 today!

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Removing Mold Damaged Structural Material In Dayton Homes

7/3/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Remediation Can Include Demolition in a Dayton Property--Call SERVPRO to Get It Done Right

SERVPRO Can Remediate Mold Problems and Disinfect Properties

When found in most Dayton homes, mold has had time to spread over one or more rooms. Usually, even after it has spread this far, mold spores can be cleaned and removed from most property, both structural and personal.
 
If Dayton mold damage goes undetected for an extensive amount of time or has had an unusual amount of water and food sources available, it can cause permanent damage which has to be demolished and removed. SERVPRO restoration teams train to do this suitably, keeping exposure to people and property at a minimum. While they can cause health problems for some people, mold spores usually cause the majority of their damage to the structure of the home.
 
It happens when the spores begin growing into food sources, slowly consuming them to grow the colony. Except for metals, every type of building material is vulnerable. Drywall panels are some of the first items compromised. The cardboard that sandwiches the plaster is cellulose and dominant food source. Once that happens, replacing them is the only solution.
 
Our technicians isolate the compromised areas and seal them off using plastic sheeting, typically at least 6 ml in thickness. Then, they use negative air pressure to force airborne spores out of the areas. HEPA filtered air scrubbers are very useful devices during this process.Once completed, specialists begin tearing out and breaking down material.
 
In addition to the drywall, SERVPRO specialists also examine and remove compromised ceiling tiles, carpets, floorboards, floor and ceiling trim, insulation, and even wall framing. They break down each item into manageable pieces and bag it for removal. Restoration teams dispose of every mold infested item according to EPA and Indiana state regulations. Most mold infestations do not require such extensive demolition since owners react to a mold-damaging event that is beyond their control.
 
After removing it all, our specialists spray every surface with an anti-fungal agent. Once it dries, they wipe down the entire area with dry sponges. If needed, they spray thicker mold layers with water or the anti-fungal agent to break it up, wipe it off, and dispose of it.
 
The non-salvageable materials that are removed by our technicians necessitate a rebuild to its preloss condition. We can treat the exposed area to help prevent the return of a fungi attack and leave the homeowner to decide on a general contractor.
 
Returning any home to its original condition is not a quick process. The goal of SERVPRO of Lafayette, however, is to clean, remediate, and prepare for the replacement of discarded materials from the result of the mold damage. If you need us, call (765) 420-0077 today.

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Vulnerable Roofs Can Lead to Mold Damage in Your Dayton Attic

4/15/2018 (Permalink)

Finding mold in your attic is not a cause for alarm. Contact SERVPRO and we will come out to investigate and then remediate the damage.

SERVPRO Finds the Cause of the Mold Infestation Before Fully Remediating the Damage

Winter is rarely a kind thing for Dayton homeowners, as the freezing temperatures and high snowfall expected year after year can take a toll on your house. More specifically, your roof is an area of your home that is asked to deal with a lot of weight and pressure throughout the winter months, yet, most do not take the time to inspect and repair their roof after these damaging seasons adequately.
 
While you might not have glaring holes in the roof of your home, even the slightest weakness and vulnerability could result in a significant problem for you. As a roof weakens, points where water and moisture can penetrate do begin to develop, causing dampness to this region of your home. Given that your attic is one of the warmest locations in your house, regardless of the season, all of the requirements for mold growth are met when the moisture gets allowed into this area. It does not take long for mold damage in Dayton to start spreading throughout the attic of your residence.
 
From the moment that our SERVPRO team arrives at your house, our initial priority is to section off this area of your house from affecting new regions. This process gets accomplished by running air scrubbers with HEPA filters and also negative air chambers. These two pieces of equipment can limit the spread of active spores, so they do not spread out and seat in new areas of the attic space or circulate through the air flow systems of your home.
 
Locating the vulnerable points that allowed the moisture into the area is a critical component to stopping reoccurence. Once these areas have gotten identified, they can later get repaired. Drying the area is another crucial step in our remediation process, as this starves out any lingering spores in the area and prevents them from getting the food they need to seat and thrive.
 
Mold in your home is nothing to hesitate and wait to remove. The more that we know about exposure to fungal and mold growth, the more potential health effects that get attributed to encountering it. Trust the experienced mold remediation specialists at SERVPRO of Lafayette to help you take care of this problem and move on from its damaging effects. Give us a call today at (765) 420-0077.

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Controlling the Spread of Mold Damage within Your Battle Ground Home

3/9/2018 (Permalink)

If you discover mold in your home, call the professionals at SERVPRO to remediate the damage and stop the mold from spreading across your home.

SERPVRO Stops Mold Growth and Remediates the Damage Left Behind

Regardless of how much you clean your Battle Ground home, microbes remain a constant and uninvited presence. Many of these organisms come in the variety classified as mold.

When microbial activity overgrows an area in a Battle Ground home, mold damage quickly happens. Because of the different ways mold spreads to other locations, keeping it under control might seem confusing. However, SERVPRO technicians know that controlling mold and the damage it can cause can happen much more easily than sometimes believed.

The need for moisture is the one common trait that all mold varieties share. Using this against any variety of microbe we encounter helps us keep mold activity to a minimum. Once we dry out an area of your home and reduce the moisture back within the normal range, conditions become much less favorable for mold to grow. However, stopping water or moisture from accumulating in the future does not do enough to when mold damage already exists.

Remediation of mold damage must take place to rid your home of excessive amounts of the microorganisms that caused the problem in the first place. To contain mold particles and spores, SERVPRO's Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) uses temporary barriers that produce a negative pressure zone around the area in question. As we cut away and remove the materials that hold mold, we double bag these for immediate disposal.

When materials show mold activity and visible colonization, we always check to ensure that damage actually exists. At times, materials may only have a covering of mold or mildew, with no real damage. We can clean these areas instead, saving homeowners money. Often, staining left behind by microbial activity requires an application of special primer and a fresh coat of paint.

Because spores travel through the air and can remain viable for months or even longer, they can often end up inside your home's duct system. The thorough cleaning of ductwork can reduce the microbe population significantly. While the restoration of normal moisture levels within your home can keep mold from regrowing, spores can still cause health effects once they reach the air your family breathes. Cleaning ducts and vents can help keep this from occurring.

SERVPRO of Lafayette serves the local areas near Lafayette and help keep homes free of mold damage. Contacting us at (765) 420-0077 when you discover microbial activity is the first step in stopping the spread of mold within your home.

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Removing Mold Damage in Dayton Indiana

1/23/2018 (Permalink)

When facing a mold infestation in your home, it is best to bring in professionals. SERVPRO technicians are fully certified to remediate mold.

SERVPRO Thoroughly Investigates a Mold Infestation Before Remediation

Mold spores are in every home in Dayton and throughout Indiana. Usually, they are inert, which makes them as harmless as regular household dust particles. Spores only expand and begin to grow when they come into contact with enough moisture. If a mold colony grows undetected for an extended amount of time, it can become a threat to each home and can cause health effects for those living inside it.
 
If caught quickly, it is simple to remove Dayton mold damage with a variety of cleaning methods. Often, even growing mold is dry, almost a powder. SERVPRO technicians can use cloths and sponges to wipe down structural and personal property surfaces, which removes the majority of growth in most homes. For thicker layers of mold, we can bring in vacuums with HEPA filters that are designed to trap even a single spore off the surface of a table, sofa or wall.
 
When there is moisture present or if the mold is growing in a puddle or pool of water, we need to neutralize the spores and remove the water. Our technicians can spray the mold with an anti-fungal agent and then use a pump or extraction wand to remove standing water. If the surrounding material is soaked, we can dry it out with a combination of dehumidifiers to draw moisture out and a space heater to slowly raise the temperature without drying it too quickly and causing secondary damage.
 
Building material like drywall can quickly become compromised, however. If the mold was present long enough to extend hyphae into the panel, searching for food, then the panel needs to be replaced. SERVPRO technicians can remove each infested panel and dispose of them according to EPA and state guidelines. To prevent possible, further mold growth, we can spray the wall framing with an anti-fungal agent.
 
To protect your property, SERVPRO of Lafayette works quickly to safely remove mold and restore everything we can to a clean condition. If you need our services, call us at (765) 420-0077 today.

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Does Mold Damage in my Dayton Home Have Any Upsides?

12/6/2017 (Permalink)

Dayton Homes Call SERVPRO to Help Battle Mold in Bathrooms and Homes

The Short Answer to Mold Growth Advantages is NO

Mold is one of the most common types of damage in American homes and can be a problem that varies significantly in size and scope depending on environmental conditions, species of mold, and noticeability. While most homeowners are well aware that mold is a damaging factor in their homes and should be removed by all means necessary, some also may wonder whether mold damage in Dayton can have some upsides.
 
The short answer is no, mold damage in your Dayton home is almost invariably detrimental. Mold eats away at the things that make up your home, directly eroding furniture, building materials, and any other organic matter it can latch onto. Over time, these effects can ruin entire surfaces and leave behind a dangerous, difficult-to-remove dead mold colony. By the time mold can eat through all of its local food sources, it should also have spread to other nearby surfaces and areas, compounding problems. Mold should always be eliminated as quickly as possible by a trained, professional company like SERVPRO.
 
However, the actions we take to remediate mold in your home may also leave it in a state even better than it was before the infestation formed. Our deodorizers can eliminate odors not only from mold growth but also from other environmental factors such as smoke and decay. Should we need to repair or restore a portion of the structure, we may also be able to patch up holes, scratches, and imperfections in the process. We may also be able to apply fresh coats of specialized mold-resistant paint around the house, giving it a fresh, new look in addition to safeguarding against future mold growth. We always make an effort to help out your home as best we can in our work and often leave the place in better condition than it has ever been in.
 
SERVPRO of Lafayette is a local damage mitigation and restoration company with the tools and training to combat mold damage of any size in your home. Just give us a call at (765) 420-0077.

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Mold Damage Remediation Services in Battle Ground

10/6/2017 (Permalink)

Mildew is likely to grow in the grout lines in your bathroom.

Detecting and Remediating Mold Damage

Mold is a major nuisance in Battle Ground homes. It discolors drywall, blackens the grout lines in your bathroom, darkens decks, creates black spots on siding, and rots damp wood everywhere. Worse still, it can cause health effects on you and your family.

If you have a mold problem in your house, SERVPRO can provide mold damage remediation services to restore your Battle Ground property. We have a stock of state-of-the-art tools and equipment designed to kill mold and prevent further attacks. Our IICRC-approved technicians are highly experienced in water damage restoration, which is important to repair the source of water triggering the mold growth.

Mold is everywhere. It is a type of fungus that begins as tiny spores floating in the air. It can grow virtually anywhere with moisture and a suitable temperature, generally 40-100 degrees F, and cause considerable mold damage. Typically this includes about every damp area in your home.

The most conspicuous type of mold is known as mildew, which often develops as tiny, black spots and then grows into larger colonies. It is the black stuff that appears outdoors on the surfaces of painted siding, deck boards, on damp walls, and in the grout lines in your bathroom (particularly in damp and dark places). To distinguish a mildewed surface from a dirty one, SERVPRO technicians simply spray a few drops of antimicrobial product on the blackened area and wait for 1-2 minutes. If it lightens, it shows the presence of mildew.

Severe mold damage usually comes with a distinct odor. If you notice a pungent musty odor, contact SERVPRO right away to inspect for mold on wet roof sheathing, wet wood, damp crawlspaces, damp walls, damp carpets, and other areas. It is important to treat these surfaces within 48 hours of contamination; otherwise, the situation may get worse.

Mold growth is a serious problem that can damage your property and even cause health effects. If you detect the presence of mold in your home, SERVPRO of Lafayette can send experienced mold damage remediation experts to save your property. Call us anytime at (765) 420-0077.

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How SERVPRO Contains Mold Damage In Your Lafayette Bathroom

5/8/2017 (Permalink)

Establishing proper containment reduces the risk of air born spores spreading any further into your home.

SERVPRO Has The ManPower and Technology to Remediate Your Bathroom Mold

Mold damage is a real risk for residents of Louisiana. The high levels of humidity during the summer are perfect for creating the kind of damp conditions that are ideal breeding grounds for fungi. Mold growth can cause damage to soft furnishings, unsightly discolored patches, a damp smell and even structural harm or health issues. That is why we recommend putting in a call to SERVPRO remediation experts at the first sign of growth.

Bathrooms are naturally damp environments, which unfortunately means you could see some mold damage in your Lafayette bathroom or en suite. If this happens, establishing containment is of vital importance. Proper containment stops the spread of spores throughout your home and reduces the risk of fungi traveling to other rooms.

The first step our IICRC-certified experts take is sealing off doors and windows using sturdy polyethylene sheeting. We leave just enough room for our team to enter and exit the room wearing the proper personal protective equipment.

Next, we ensure that any other air outlets or inlets, risers, ducts, or HVAC systems such as your bathroom fan are fully sealed off. Now it is much harder for mold to exit the bathroom and move throughout your home.

Establishing negative air pressure in your bathroom is an important part of containing the outbreak. Our technicians do this by using negative air machines which draw contaminated air through powerful HEPA filters that catch 99.97% of particles of 0.3 microns or bigger. The contaminated air is safely vented outside your bathroom. The result of this is that any air which leaks through the polyethylene sheet barrier is clean air, not contaminated air.

SERVPRO is very careful when it comes to the risk of our technicians spreading mold when entering or exiting the bathroom. That is why we always establish decontamination areas for our team to pass through, to ensure both our people and any tools we use are fully decontaminated before entering any other part of your home.

Establishing proper containment reduces the risk of air born spores spreading any further into your home. Doing this creates a safe zone and leaves our experts free to focus on cleaning your bathroom and carrying out mold remediation activities.

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Mold Damage Remediation in Your Lafayette Home

3/20/2017 (Permalink)

Don't let mold lurk behind every corner. Contact SERVPRO at the first sighting for best results.

SERVPRO Follows Precise Steps When Dealing With Mold

Mold is something as a homeowner that you do not want to see. However, if you suspect that you do have a problem with mold, it is best to contact trained professionals like SERVPRO right away. They can find the mold if it is there, stop the source of moisture and clean up the mold for you, so your home is once again safe for you and your family.
 
There is a process that our technicians at SERVPRO follow when it comes to mold damage in your Lafayette home. Below, you can find some of the major steps which are necessary for the mold remediation process. Above all, we remember that safety takes priority over any other processes.
 
Establishing Containment
 
First, we contain the mold contamination to make sure it does not spread to areas which are not contaminated and to protect you and your family. We ensure that airflow is not introduced to uncontained mold spores to keep contamination from spreading to other areas. Building containment can include the following:
• Installing plastic sheeting to create containment barriers
• Establishing a negative air pressure in the area which is contaminated
• Sealing HVAC vents to stop contamination of your duct system
• Establishing rooms which are “clean” and rooms for decontamination for leaving, entering, and decontaminating materials and equipment.
 
Removing Mold Contamination
 
 The method we use to remove mold depends on the kind of surface the mold is on. Nonporous materials usually can be cleaned. However, porous materials with visible mold growth have to be often removed and discarded.
 
Cleaning Dust and Settled Spores
 
In a majority of cases, settled spores can be removed by HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping, which includes cases when the spores are on porous surfaces.
 
Drying the Materials
 
We then dry your structure and possessions to stop more mold growth. Some drying procedures have to be delayed until containment and mold removal are complete. When remediation is complete, your home and contents should be dry back to their normal moisture content levels to stop mold from growing again.
 
Mold damage is not something you can delay on, as it grows and spreads quickly, so do not hesitate to contact SERVPRO of Lafayette if you see or suspect mold growth in your home. It is easy to reach us whenever you need by dialing (765) 420-0077.

Lafayette Mold Damage Detection and Remediation Services

1/16/2017 (Permalink)

Mold can appear anywhere in your home. SERVPRO can detect the damage and remediate quickly.

SERVPRO Has the Equipment and the Know How to Remediate Mold Damage

Even though the waters have receded, each homeowner that had a home caught up in the massive flooding that happened during the months ending 2016, is likely still dealing with damages and performing regular repairs to overcome the situation. Some of the damages may not have even appeared until months later, requiring constant construction and ongoing efforts to find and correct all of the issues they are experiencing. The sound of humming fans and discovery of new places mold can hide within your home seem endless. Luckily, the help you need is only a phone call away.
 
Our expertly trained technicians that specialize in providing customers in Lafayette with mold damage remediation services will respond quickly, providing you with the services you need to return your home to a quality pre-flood damage condition. We provide our customers with assistance in relocation if necessary and even help with filling out any insurance paperwork required for your claim.
 
After your initial call, SERVPRO staff calculates the amount of equipment and personnel that will be necessary to perform your repairs and sends them to your property within four hours to begin work. Your onsite supervisor performs a complete inspection and mold damage assessment of the affected area. Communicating his findings and recommendations to both you and your insurance agency. Once we are all in agreement on the proper methods to utilize, we begin your restoration process immediately.
 
SERVPRO technicians use quality techniques to cordon off the affected area to avoid spreading the mold infestation to other unaffected areas of the home. While using different types of air filtration equipment to remove microscopic spores that are already present in the air. We also use specific methods to remove and dispose of mold-infested materials properly.
 
SERVPRO has specialized equipment that we use to locate moisture areas hidden in your floors, walls, or other hard to reach areas. Our technicians dry out the surrounding area and perform any repairs necessary to finish the job. Our mold damage restoration services are simple but efficient, cleaning and disinfecting areas as needed.
 
We also have several methods of restoring the contents of your home. Our technicians move your belongings to a safe, dry location, where they are properly inventoried and cataloged for future handling. We inspect each item thoroughly and perform cleaning and deodorization services to assist with restoring your belongings to a quality condition. Many of the things that you thought lost forever may return to you through this method, just keep in mind that it is impossible to remove all damage from certain materials.
 
Give us a call at SERVPRO of Lafayette today, (765) 420-0077

The Most Effective Way to Tackle Mold Damage in West Lafayette Businesses

10/30/2016 (Permalink)

Mold can sneak in behind cabinets. Call SERVPRO quickly to remediate!

SERVPRO Handles Mold in Three Steps to Ensure Safety

There is all kind of conflicting information around about mold damage and the dangers that it poses to both properties and their occupants. This is partly because there are some things about mold and the way that it affects its environment that are still up for debate. It can make tackling the problem rather tricky, but SERVPRO is committed to a clear goal.

If you have mold growing anywhere in your business, we will eliminate it. We have access to cutting-edge tools and equipment, so no matter how extensive the spread, the problem can be solved. All that we ask if that you trust our team to make the right decisions and get your employees back into the building safely, with minimal disruption. When it comes to mold damage in West Lafayette businesses, SERVPRO is the company to call.

This quick fire guide to the basics of mold remediation will give you some idea of what to expect when we arrive on site.

Step One: Creating an Access Point

We require the use of industrial equipment, such as air movers and dehumidifiers, to clean the atmosphere and fix underlying moisture problems. Therefore, the first thing that we need to do is create a safe point of access. We will consult with you on this so that the team can set up a place to store, move, and operate equipment. They may ask that you stay away from mold affected areas for your safety.

Step Two: Eliminating the Mold with Biocides

Once the affected area has been sealed off, to prevent further spread, we will begin treating it with a high strength biocide. All chemicals used have been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. They will not leave lasting residues or cause any harm to yourself or your employees once you return to the building. The biocide may need to be left undisturbed for a day or more, but we will explain each step of the process to you.

Step Three: Encapsulating the Leftover Spores

In some cases, it is necessary to apply special paints and encapsulant chemicals to the walls and ceiling. They are designed to trap and kill any mold spores that may be lingering there. The common assumption is that mold remediation primarily involves cleaning, but this is not necessarily true. Prevention is just as important, and we take steps to ensure that the mold does not return in future.

We understand that, if you spot mold damage in your business, your first priority will be the health of employees. What our team can do is put your mind at ease, talk you through the remediation process, and help you keep these people safe. As SERVPRO of Lafayette is a local company, we are right on your doorstep. Call us 24/7 at (765) 420-0077.