Preventing Mold Damage in your Basement in Plantation

12/12/2019 (Permalink)

Mold growth can bring your business to a halt.

SERVPRO of Plantation wants to help educate others about mold: 

Mold:

• can grow almost anywhere 
• to grow, needs:
• above-freezing temperatures
• protein, such as in animal dander, skin cells, wood, plaster, carpet
• moisture
• oxygen
• grows rapidly
• damages property
• thrives in basements

SERVPRO of Plantation  is licensed in mold remediation. We know that the best offense against mold is a good defense. Check frequently for leaky appliances that may drip into your basement causing mold to grow. Mold can also affect your health by producing allergens and irritants. You should never work with mold without having the proper equipment to protect yourself. SERVPRO of Plantation  has the training and equipment to remediate mold. 

SERVPRO of Plantation suggests the following criteria for preventing mold damage in your basement:

• Maintain humidity below 40%
• Use water-resistant materials in building/repairing the basement
• Use galvanized or stainless-steel hardware
• Repair leaky pipes
• Cover any dirt in crawl spaces. This will prevent water from seeping through the ground
• Ventilate the basement
• Elevate equipment and inventory above the floor

Links:

https://www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/recover/fema_mold_brochure_english.pdf

https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-remediation-schools-and-commercial-buildings-guide