Spotting mold in the basement is a scary sight. Spotting black mold is even scarier. We’re told that black mold is the most dangerous type of household mold and warned of its many dangers, but is this information accurate? Black mold certainly has a bad rep. Truth be told, however, it’s no more dangerous than any other type of mold, according to findings from the CDC. Furthermore, mold doesn’t negatively impact most people with more than a few allergies.  Anyone sensitive to mold or diagnosed with certain medical conditions is the exception and may find that mold makes their life miserable.  

What is Black Mold?

Black mold is the common name for a type of mold called Stachybotrys.  It earned the name Black Mold due to its color. Black mold often breeds in moisture-prone and moist areas such as the bathroom and/or basement. This strain of mold is thought to be especially dangerous to our health. If you can identify black mold and take steps to minimize the problem, you should not experience serious or life-threatening problems.  

Why Treat Mold?

You might be asking yourself why treating mold is so important if it is not serious or life-threatening. The answer is simple: if you or anyone in the family suffers from mold sensitivity, it can make life a nightmare. Besides, mold smells terrible, and breathing in its fumes isn't pleasant! Black mold can certainly be dangerous, although generally, it’s not an issue to panic over. You should have few concerns as long as you take proper steps to treat mold and prevent future issues. 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. 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.