Preventing Mold Growth in Charlottesville

2/17/2021 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Charlottesville is licensed in mold remediation. We hope you never have a mold problem.

Mold starts growing within 24 hours of exposure to moisture.

To prevent mold from getting a start, SERVPRO of Charlottesville suggests:

• Elevate equipment above the basement floor
• Repair leaky pipes
• Remove any damp areas near sinks and tubs
• Maintain humidity below 40%
• Use water-resistant materials when you build or rebuild. Materials include:
• galvanized or stainless-steel hardware
• waterproof wallboard
• tile
• sealed stone
• sealed concrete
• water-resistant glues
• synthetic fibers
• Use gutters to divert rainwater
• Landscape, so water moves away from the house
• Cover dirt in crawl spaces. Moisture can seep up through the dirt
• Ventilate as much as possible

Important:

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines a “large amount” of mold as 10 square feet or more. The EPA rules that only licensed professionals can remediate large areas.

You cannot prevent storms or floods. However, if a storm or flood affects you, SERVPRO of Charlottesville can help you clean up the damage.

SERVPRO^® of Charlottesville is Independently Owned and Operated.