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Mold growth is a very common occurrence. Molds and fungi are present at harmless levels nearly everywhere, both indoors and out. Over time, however, mold growth can leap to very unsafe and harmful levels, especially after a water-related disaster. Almost all building materials, documents, appliances and furniture are susceptible to mold growth. In order keep mold growth in check it is important to maintain relatively low-levels of humidity in your home and work environment. For existing mold problems, contact a capable mold remediation service. Mold growth can both damaging and a health risk. Luckily, it is also a relatively simple problem to remedy.

Common household and building molds are irritating and potentially harmful types of fungi that thrive in moist environments. Indoor mold colonies, if gone unchecked, can cause damage to walls, furniture, carpets, drapery, books, and important paper documents. Molds can also cause allergic reactions such as runny nose, watery eyes, bronchial irritation, and asthma attacks. While some forms of mold are actually useful in their role in the production of food, beverages, and antibiotics, the common molds are seen in most home or work environments are a nuisance at best and a catastrophe at worst.

The wet season in the winter months is one of the best times of year for molds to grow and expand. Often mold is contained near sources of water where it can easily grow and reproduce. As it grows, mold can breakdown and compromise the integrity and strength of the source in which it lives.

For homeowners, foreseeing major disasters like fires, storms, or earthquakes is easy enough. In fact, many even combat such disasters by taking preventative measures in the forms of insurance, emergency kits, generators, etc. One disaster most homeowners do not foresee, however, is mold. Not only is mold harmful to your home, it’s also harmful to your health. Mold is a disaster waiting to happen.

Summer break seems like the ideal time to give the HVAC unit a break and save on energy costs. However, without temporary humidity control on the warmest, muggiest days, a school can easily fall victim to mold growth.