Mold Removal In Louisville

Mold Removal

If you think your Louisville, KY home needs mold removal services check out the services of Best Waterproofing. We also service Southern Indiana and surrounding counties.

Mold and mildew are not good for your home and can be extremely bad for the health of your family. If mold or rot is left in your home for even just a few years it can significantly damage the structure of your home. Consequently the allergens from mold and dust mites can cause allergies, asthma, infections and in serious cases even toxic effects.

Problems with mold are caused by humidity in the home from several possible problems

Common Mold – Mold spores are present nearly everywhere, growing when they meet sufficient temperature, moisture, and organic material to grow. 50% of homes have at least one resident with allergies, with the American Lung Association showing that 88 million Americans suffering from some sort of respiratory distress. 90% of people with allergies show sensitivity to mold spores.

Rot & Decay – Mold and Mildew start to rot  and can begin to form in damp wood in as little as 24-48 hours. If allowed to damage wood unchecked, rot, mold and mildew, as well as dry rot can lead to many thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home. In the case of dry rot, a 75% loss of toughness can be caused by a 1% weight loss. Rot and mold in wood should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent the problem from escalating.

Black Mold – Black Mold is a highly toxic mold that is rare but dangerous when it grows in the home. Black mold spores host a fungus that produces carcinogenic mycotoxins that are linked to ailments such as liver cancer, chronic liver damage, lung cancer, acute or chronic nervous system damage, and others.

Best Waterproofing can help you find solutions for controlling mold, rot, and unhealthy humidity in your home. Our warranteed services can seal your basement or crawl space from outside humidity, remove existing molds, and keep you home a healthy place for your family.