Are there areas of your home that you avoid because they have a damp or musty smell? Though moisture issues can arise anywhere in your house, they most commonly appear in the crawl space.
If your crawl space or basement is damp and musty, it’s important to do what you can to control moisture and prevent mold growth. As home performance and healthy home experts serving Maryland and Delaware, Total Home Performance offers mold remediation services to remove existing mold, and crawl space or basement encapsulation for long-lasting protection against future mold growth and moisture issues.
The Health Dangers of Mold Inside the Home
Mold in the home isn’t just unsightly. When it’s allowed to multiply in humid environments, it infiltrates your indoor air and compromises your air quality and the health of your home.
Poor air quality can trigger a range of respiratory problems and allergic reactions such as:
- Chronic coughing
- Sneezing
- Sore throats
- Eye irritation
Long-term exposure can also lead to more serious health issues, such as immune system suppression or chronic respiratory illness.
Many homeowners mistakenly think that mold problems in their basements and crawl spaces will stay there, but issues in these areas can easily spread to the rest of the home. This is due to a building science concept called the stack effect, where warm air rises and pulls air from lower parts of the house upwards. This natural airflow can carry mold spores and humid air from basements and crawl spaces into the main living areas, affecting the entire home's living environment and air quality.
Mold Can Also Damage Your House
Beyond health risks, mold can also threaten the structural integrity of a home. Mold feeds on organic materials like wood and drywall and over time, can weaken them, leading to structural damage such as rotted wood beams or deteriorated flooring and walls. This not only poses a safety risk but can also lead to costly repairs and reduce the value of your property.
Mold Remediation to Remove Existing Mold
Mold remediation is the process of locating and removing existing mold inside a home, and it is essential before encapsulating or conditioning any crawl space. At Total Home Performance, the first step for our trained and certified professionals is to conduct (1) a thorough mold inspection of the area. It’s crucial to accurately assess the extent of mold infiltration and understand the conditions that led to mold growth so that we can help prevent future occurrences.
If mold is found, we’ll move to our (2) mold removal services that follow the leading industry standards.
Once mold remediation is complete, it is important to (3) encapsulate the crawl space or basement to prevent any mold growth in the future. Our technicians will install a continuous, sealed vapor barrier that keeps moist outdoor air from coming into contact with floor joists, ductwork, and plumbing in the crawl space.
To further control moisture in the crawl space, we may also (4) install a dehumidifier to ensure continuous air movement and keep humidity in that space at a healthy 50% to 55%. If necessary, Total Home Performance can install a whole-home dehumidifier that can help control humidity levels throughout your entire house.
Certified Mold Remediation Specialists
As a Council-certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), Total Home Performance is here to help you transform your crawl space or basement, ensuring better health and safety for everyone in your home. We’ll safely clean, treat, or remove structures affected by mold growth and implement solutions that make indoor mold a thing of the past. Our expert mold mitigation services apply not only to homes but also to commercial spaces such as offices, municipal buildings, and healthcare facilities.
Mold remediation protects the health of your home. Call (410) 593-1401 or contact us to talk to our mold remediation experts.
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