Mold needs moisture to grow and the best way to avoid mold growth is keeping a dry enviroment. Constant exposure to mold can cause serious health issues, which include:

Asthma
Skin and Upper Respiratory Allergies
Breathing Difficulties
Bleeding of the Lungs
Lung Cancer
If you want to maintain a healthy indoor environment, it is crucial to prevent mold growth from occuring.

Prevent Moisture

To lessen the chances of mold growth in you home, you need to address its source: excess moisture. Excess moisture can accumulate anywhere and can be caused by the simplest water-related disasters but your crawl space and basement are the most likely to harbor mold growth.

No Water Leaks

Since mold growth is associated with moisture problems check for leaky pipes under the kitchen sink or bathroom. Make sure to check for any leaky roofs, walls, pipes, and taps that may be leaking excess moisture when you aren’t aware of it or a leaky shower. The crawl space crawl space or basement leaks during rains … be looking for anything that would give  mold moisture it needs to grow.

Once you can confirm that there are leaks of this manner, you should get them fixed without delay, before the mold sets in.

Condensation Prevention

Condensation is liquid that forms on cold surfaces when water vapor slowly becomes liquid. That’s what you’ll see on metal pipes, concrete walls, water tanks, and even windows, especially during summer months.   Keeping humidity low can lower the chances of condensation happening., especially if your HVAC ducts run in the crawl space, they a good source of leaks in the summer due to condensation, also leaking fittings from plumbing, condensation from exposed cold water supply pipes in the summer.

Get a Dehumidifier

One of the best ways to keep humidity low is to improve the ventilation. Keep windows open during the day, especially when humidity is low outside. But when it’s raining, keep your windows closed. For crawl spaces and basements – a dehumidifier and sump pump can effectively decrease the amount of excess liquid in your crawlspace or basement. The dehumidifier extracts humidity in the air, while a sump pump drains water away from your property. A sump pump is also useful whenever you encounter flooding in the basement.

Don’t Wait!

If you know you have a moisture problem … don’t wait –  the mold won’t stop growing and the longer you wait, the more extensive the damage. Greenserve are the experts in crawl space and basement moisture problems and  we employ highly-trained professionals. We also have friendly and professional staff who would be glad to answer any questions you may have about mold prevention. We also have other products that cater to those looking for moisture control and can answer any inquiries towards your basement or crawl space.

So what are you waiting for? Call us now at (980) 432-0042 or fill out the form below and we can get started with a free estimate, today!