Mold Growth In Your Gaithersburg Home

4/19/2022 (Permalink)

Regardless of where the mold infestation is located, team SERVPRO has the experience to help. We are standing by 24/7 - for your emergency call.

Three Main Threats of Mold Growth in Gaithersburg Homes

Microbial threats are among the most stressful situations for Gaithersburg homes, and ones that can easily get misunderstood or underappreciated for their severity. Any time that persistent moisture and dampness exist in the property, be it in the basement, attic, or bathroom, it is possible for mold growth to begin. When mold spores seat into organic materials like drywall and wood framing, it can spread quickly between materials and contents to create a volatile situation.

It is easy to utilize incorrect information you can find on the internet to make light of mold damage in your Gaithersburg residence. Understanding the truth about microbial growth and its actual risks can ensure that you better appreciate the need for removing these colonies before irreparable damage takes place. Our SERVPRO professionals have extensive training from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) in Applied Microbial Remediation (AMRT.) Three main threats exist with mold growth.

Health Effects

One of the most significant obstacles for our SERVPRO team when we first arrive to remediate damaged homes is the effect that active colonization can have on those exposed. Homeowners and remediation professionals alike are susceptible to volatile organic compounds, an influx of mold spores, and other airborne threats.

Material Degradation

Mold uses organic material as a food source, which can be detrimental to your home in many ways. The first of these is how it can erode and degrade hosting materials over a brief period to the point that they are not usable. The more deeply and completely colonies spread throughout a material, the more challenging it is to remove this organism. Degrading materials can be among the worst to remediate, and it is often not possible to do so.

Persistent Odors

Odors might not seem like a pressing concern, but it can make comfortable living difficult. This musty scent serves as a constant reminder of the present colonization and requires professional equipment like our thermal foggers to neutralize entirely.

No matter how you discover mold in your home, our SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown remediators can help. We have the equipment and expertise to handle each of these threats and make mold damage “Like it never even happened.” Give our professionals a call anytime at (301) 973-6257.