April showers don’t just bring May flowers. In fact, April showers can do a whole lot of damage by causing excess humidity and even flooding in your home or basement. Even if you don’t live in or near a flood-prone area, higher than normal rainfall can quickly lead to flooding, which spells trouble for you home.
However, flooding shouldn’t be your only concern as a homeowner during the spring. Higher levels of humidity can also be harmful. In fact, excess humidity can cause just as if not as much water damage as flooding. How is this possible? It’s all about the mold.
Unlike damage from fire that causes moisture to evaporate, damage from water traps excess moisture, causing mold. In fact, one third to one half of all structures have damp conditions that may encourage the development of potentially dangerous pollutants such as mold and bacteria. In addition, scientists have identified over 1,000 types of mold and mildew inside U.S. homes. While many of these species are harmless, in large quantities they can lead to a number of health complications and even death.
Now that spring is in full swing, it’s important to have the integrity of your basement examined by water damage specialists. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry. It’s easier to have a water damage specialist identify any problem areas beforehand than it is to hire a mold clean up service after the fact. A water damage specialist will ensure your basement as well as your home’s foundation, is sound.
However, if you suspect or know you have a mold or mildew problem in your home, it’s best to contact a mold clean up service right away. While it may appear simple at first glance, mold cleaning is not meant to be a do-it-yourself project, but requires the skill and experience of a professional mold clean up service.
