REPOSITION YOUR DOWNSPOUTS

If you don’t position your downspouts so that water drains away from the house, debris, soil and stones build up, holding water against the foundation of the home. When this happens, if there are cracks in your foundation, water seeps inside your home—and fast. If this happens, you should contact a foundation repair contractor who can provide residential foundation excavating service. Repositioning the downspouts will help ensure the interior of your home remains nice and dry and, as a result, free of fungal growth.

USE A DEHUMIDIFIER

Many homes have a closed-loop ventilation system, which essentially recirculates the same air indoors. To purify your air and prevent indoor air contaminants from collecting, consider using a dehumidifier. Your basement, for example, is a great place to install a dehumidifier, because basements are generally damp. The dehumidifier will help keep the relative humidity between 30 and 50 per cent, thereby preventing black mold growth.

INSPECT YOUR CRAWL SPACE

Inspect your crawlspace, your attic or any room you tend to overlook or think little about. Because you don’t spend a great deal of time in these rooms, you will neither consider nor suspect mold. The longer mold grows, the greater its damage. Not only will the cost to remediate the problem increase, but your health may worsen because of ongoing mold exposure. So, it’s crucial you detect mold in its earliest stages. Inspecting the rooms you don’t usually will help you do just that. Hire a mold inspection service to do that or you can call your restoration company in Twin Falls.
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REPAIR ALL LEAKS

If the wintry weather has damaged your home’s foundation or roofing, leaving cracks of any size, water enters. The experts at Resolve Roofing can help you if you have leaks in your roof. When you have moisture, the right temperature and a food source (think drywall), mold can grow within just 24 to 48 hours. That said, act fast to detect and repair all sources of moisture indoors. Fix leaking pipes, deteriorating window sills or frames and a cracked chimney or foundation. Inspect areas of your home where there’s more plumbing and potential for leaks: in the basement and underneath the bathroom and kitchen sinks. Unfortunately, you can’t always see a leaking pipe. In many cases, it’s behind a wall or underneath a floor board. For assurance and peace of mind, consider infrared inspection. An infrared inspection will reveal any hidden moisture intrusion or existing water damage. Remember, if the source of moisture is neither detected nor eliminated, mold remediation is a temporary solution, futile even, as the mold will develop over time.

FREQUENTLY CLEAN

Clean your carpets; furniture; kitchen crevices; bathroom grout; and all the dark, damp corners of your home, as this will help you keep tabs on problem areas. You’re more likely to locate water damage and prevent mold if you’re cleaning on a regular basis.

REMODEL YOUR INTERIOR

If you’re not into the idea of regularly cleaning your carpets, scouring them for mold, consider removing them entirely. Carpets are notorious for trapping moisture, remaining wet, and becoming ideal breeding ground for mold. If hardwood or tile doesn’t appeal to you, consider using a runner or a rug. They’re easier to dry if water-damaged and easier to replace if contaminated with mold. Also consider stripping the wallpaper and using anti-fungal paint, or adding mold inhibitors to paint. These remodeling efforts are especially worthwhile in moisture-rich rooms. Every building is susceptible to mold and, as long as you live and work indoors, you are at risk of exposure. Protect your home and your health this spring, when mold is a major threat. Always control moisture, keep sufficient airflow and clean your home. This isn’t necessarily difficult to achieve, either, as even these six small and simple chores or changes will get you there.