What Materials Are Quickly Ruined by Mold Damage in Wayne Homes?

11/6/2021 (Permalink)

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An Understanding of Microbial Threats Can Amplify The Urgency of Professional Remediation For Wayne Properties.

When conditions exist for mold growth, many of your building elements and contents can be at risk as potential hosts. Our experienced team can work quickly to protect these items from harm. Understanding where mold is likely can help show where professional remediation might be needed, however. Here are some environmental indicators mold might be present:

• Moisture
• Warmth
• Poor Ventilation
• Low Airflow

The Damage to Gypsum Board

While drywall is fairly sturdy as a wall surface, once it becomes wet or needs mold remediation in a Wayne home, this material can be compromised. Because of the high porosity rating of sheetrock, the spread of mold through this organic material backing is difficult to slow and stop. In most cases, the affected drywall will need to be removed and ultimately replaced to remediate mold damage.

Microbial Damage to Carpeted Floors

Carpets are another highly porous material that is highly susceptible to spreading mold damage and hosting colonies. Mildew can also be a problem for this thin layer of flooring, especially if moisture becomes trapped between layers of the surface carpet and between this level and the padding/subflooring beneath it. If delamination or deterioration begins, it might be needed to pull the carpet.

Exposed Wood Elements and Framing

Cabinets, vanities, shelves, and even wood framing or oversized exposed beams in high vault ceilings common in modern construction are subject to supporting mold colonies under the right conditions. While the damage can be substantial, sanding and media blasting can often remove the complete organism from this host and prevent the need for tear-out.

Understanding the relationship between mold and its possible hosts can show where reaching out to our SERVPRO of Wayne team can help. We are ready to mobilize 24/7 at (973) 546-4977.