Scientists estimate that more than 10,000 species of mold exist in this world. Some of the mold species are harmless, but many are not. Dangerous mold often breeds inside our homes, starting in the crawl space. Once mold starts to grow in the home, you and others inside of the property are at-risk for a plethora of dangers, including those affecting your health.
Dangers of Mold
Mold releases mycotoxins into the air. Some mycotoxins are so dangerous they are used in chemical warfare. We breathe in these toxins to our lungs, which leads to an array of symptoms ranging from a sore throat and itchy eyes to serious concerns like bronchitis.
Contact a crawl space specialist if you suspect a problem with mold, no matter which type you suspect is growing in the crawl space. Professionals can eliminate current mold issues and take steps to prevent future problems with dampness and humidity, the two causes of crawl space mold.
Types of Crawl Space Mold
Mold varies in color. Some mold is white, some is yellow and other mold is green. Most mold you see in the crawl space is brown, gray, or black colored. Treat mold the same regardless of its color and ensure it’s out of your home as quickly as you can pick up the phone to schedule professional service.
- Pathogenic Molds: Pathogenic mold can cause infections or diseases, although most healthy adults can fight them off. For children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems, pathogenic mold is very dangerous, even life-threatening.
- Allergenic Molds: If you suffer from allergies or asthma, allergenic molds are your trigger. You are hypersensitive to its effects and when cells are activated, you experience an inflammatory response. Problems such as rhinitis and sinusitis are common in those exposed to allergenic mold in the crawl space.
- Toxic Mold: Toxic mold produces mycotoxins, as described above. Toxic mold intentionally harms living things, including humans. They’re found on both mold and in mold spores and cause problems by simply breathing them into our lungs. Long-term effects from toxic mold are possible.
Southern Crawl Space offers moisture control services, including basement and crawlspace waterproofing, drainage system installation, and vapor barrier installation. SCS guarantees to fix your moisture issues permanently. Our trained team of technicians utilizes only the best solutions for your basement or crawlspace. We are proud to offer LumberKote™ and MaxxBarrier™ waterproofing sealers by WatsonSeal. We are Alabama’s ONLY Watson Seal Authorized Dealer.
If you have a service request, give us a call. We will happily provide a free inspection and service estimate.
