There are many areas of your home where moisture can lead to mold. These issues go unnoticed. When you realize there is a moisture problem, a mold inspection is needed. There are different types of molds and solutions. The following mold inspection information will help you with the moisture problems:
Areas With Moisture That Causes Mold
The mold inspection process should start with locating areas with moisture problems. The moisture is what fungus needs to grow. The areas where you will want to check for potential mold problems include:
You need to identify the areas with moisture to determine if a mold inspection is needed.
Stopping Moisture Problems to Begin Mold Testing
Before testing can begin, you will want to repair the causes of moisture damage. The repairs that may be needed before the testing include:
The testing needs to be done after you have stopped the moisture problem. You should occasionally check these areas to make sure problems with moisture have not returned.
Exposing Areas With Potential Mold Growth Problems
You will also want to expose areas where there may be moisture and mold. You do not want to do complete demolition yet, though. Follow these steps to expose the area with moisture problems that need to be tested:
Exposing these areas will help locate potentially hazardous fungus. After the moisture damage is exposed, the testing and repairs can begin.
Testing to Begin the Mold Remediation Process for Repairs
The last step in the process is to test the damaged areas for hazardous mold spores. When the mold has been identified, you will be ready to begin remediation.
The remediation process includes the removal of the majority of the mold and making improvements to prevent future problems. These improvements can be waterproofing, ventilation, and other solutions according to your needs.
The problems with mold in your home will probably require remediation when repairs are done. Call a mold inspection service to identify issues to begin planning the repairs.
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