Protect Your Family & Property from Mold

It’s finally spring again, and that means everything is beginning to take bloom. Spring is also a great time to inspect our basements for tell-tale signs of the things we don’t want in bloom: mold and mildew. As much as we may dread it, recognizing and managing moisture and mold problems is definitely an example of an “ounce of prevention” being “worth a pound of cure”.

Mold is often visible in the form of blotchy stains on different surfaces. In other cases, you can’t see mold but you know there’s a problem due to the fowl, stale smell of the air. It’s wise to be concerned about mold. Not only damaging to possessions and building materials, mold can pose critical health hazards, especially to those with respiratory issues like COPD, asthma, and allergies.

Much of the air that you breathe in other areas of the home comes from the basement. That means the mold infecting the air in your basement can infect the air throughout the rest of your home. To prevent this serious health issue, contact the basement waterproofing experts at Ground Up Builders today. We can provide fast, long lasting solutions to take care of all your mold and mildew problems.

To solve a mold problem, it helps to have a basic understanding of how mold can take hold in your home. Mold hates sunlight and dry environments. It thrives in dark, damp environments where organic materials are present. Basements and crawl spaces can make excellent mold habitats. Dust mites love the same conditions. Although these tiny pests don’t destroy materials like mold does, their microscopic feces pose a health hazard, just like mold spores.

Many Tennessee homeowners struggle to maintain healthy and dry basements. If you have ever had to deal with a wet basement, then you know how many problems it can cause, and how difficult it can be to control. Fortunately, the water management team at Ground Up Builders  can provide you with fast, effective mold and mildew solutions for your basement or crawlspace. Act fast to protect your family and property before things get any worse. We promise to deliver dependable, quality service, from our family to yours. Call 615-326-5790 today, or take advantage of our online specials by clicking here. And don’t forget, estimates are always free!