Mold and mildew develop inside the home when three conditions are met: it has a food source, dampness/moisture, and a place to grow. The fungi thrive in poorly ventilated areas where it is warm and damp. Excessive moisture from sources like high humidity and condensation provides mold and mildew with the perfect conditions for breeding. Commonly, areas like bathrooms, basements, kitchens, and crawlspaces are hotspots for mold growth. Preventing moisture build-up and ensuring proper airflow in these and other tight spaces can ensure your home is not a breeding ground for mold and mildew.  

How Mold Enters the Home

Mold enters your home through vents, windows, HVAC systems, and open doors. It can be carried inside on clothing, shoes, pets, and other items. Once inside, mold and mildew thrive when the conditions above are met. Mold and mildew create an uncomfortable environment inside your home, affecting temperature, humidity levels, and indoor air quality. The fungi can destroy food, sheetrock, and the home’s structure, causing thousands of dollars in damages in no time. Furthermore, mold and mildew can make you sick. Even slight exposure to mold and mildew can cause headaches, sneezing, runny noses, and other allergy-like symptoms that make your day miserable.  

Bid Farewell to Mold and Mildew

Promptly address any issues with mold or mildew at first notice to prevent problems like those mentioned above.  Fixing plumbing leaks, improving ventilation, and keeping the home clean can contribute to a pleasant, mold and mildew-free home. Addressing mold and mildew immediately eases complications and can save you plenty of money on costly repairs. 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.