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Showing posts with label mold damage arizona. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Preven mold damage in your Phoenix, Arizona home

There are a few things you can do in order to avoid mold growth to occur in your Phoenix home or building. Let's tak a look at a few things that might make sense in preventing mold growth or Phoenix mold damage:

  • Check your roof from time to time and clean any roof gutters, this will prevent moisture from sneaking into your home which will cause mold growth
  • Drip pans in your home air conditioning system are a leading cause of water damage that leads to mold growht, it is important to keep this clean and proper HVAC maintenance would be helpful.
  • Maintaining an adequate humidity level in your home is key because this is the leading cause to mold growth. If you are uncertain as to what you humidity level is in your home, a simple thing to do is purchase a humidity meter from pretty much any local hardware store in the Phoenix area.
  • If moisture is visible in a particular area in your home, it is important to jump on the problem immediately and do your best to dry the surface and its surrounding area. Also see Phoenix handyman service site.

These simple steps can be tremendously beneficial in preventing mold growth or Phoenix mold damage. Mold damage can cause several health issues as a result from being exposed to mold proetins and chemicals. If you have any questions you should contact a Phoenix mold damage restoration or inspeciton company right away.

The Phoenix Mold Damage Removal Process

The Phoenix mold damage removal process is a delicate one. It must not be done by a company who is not certified or licensed in mold remediation, testing o removal for their safety and yours. In a mold contaminated home, the Phoenix mold removal specialists are usually suited up with a full bio hazard suit so they are not exposed to mold contamination. Once a thorough Phoenix mold inspection and evaluation has been completed, the Phoenix mold removal company begins the process of mold clean up and removal.

This must be executed by professionals. The ultimate goal of the mold clean up or removal process is to completely eliminate the growth of fungi and to remove contaminated materials. There can be many different types of contaminated materials surrounding the mold contaminated area that is the reason for proper safety hazards. The reason that the mold must be removed is due to the fact that even dead mold carries certain chemicals and proteins that can cause a health hazard to humans as well as provoke an allergic reaction depending on the person exposed to the mold proteins. Also see Phoenix handyman & home improvement services.

If the mold was caused by water damage, the insulated areas in the home are usually hit pretty hard and all debris from these contaminated area must be removed as well as any objects. The insulation will need to be replaced along with the drywall surrounding its contaminated areas. In many cases, your HVAC will need to be cleaned very well if your home has mold damage as well as your vents or ventulation.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Importance of Arizona Mold Testing

So why should you test for mold? The first reason is that if mold grows indoors it is a serious health risk and can cause many types of allergies, flu like symptoms,  heat rashes, and asthma attacks. It can be reoccurring if the mold is not removed from the building structure. Mold grows in areas that are high in temperature and with a pretty high humidity factor.

In order for mold damage to occur in a home their must be a water presence. Mold can grow and develop if a mold spore lands on a wet surface. In Arizona, most homes are not built to withstand severe damage caused by flood, rain  and in high amounts of water damage. It is always a good thing to have the home you are going to potentially purchase inspected by a certified mold inspector or certified mold testing laboratory / company.

So what exactly are the health risks that result from homes testing positive for mold? Any Phoenix Mold Testing professional can tell you the following health consequences of mold:

aggravated respiratory illnesses such as allergies, and asthma attacks

skin irritations and rashes

respiratory infections

toxic infections

This can be a huge concern for infants, immune compromised patients, cancer patients, and the elderly.