Mold causes more damage than you can see.

6/1/2018 (Permalink)

Mold in this crawlspace was affecting the overall air quality in this home.

Mold is a hot topic in our industry today, it can affect old and new homes a like and has the ability to spread rapidly.  However, mold effects go well beyond the visual damage that it creates.  Mold has is often the culprit behind health issues with in the home.  Even thought it has a much greater impact on the young and elderly, it also can have health effects to healthy adults.  Mold spreads throughout a home as tiny mold spores get into the air and look for new organic materials within the home.  Once airborne these spores can be breathed in and begin to affect your respiratory system causing severe allergies, or even asthma.  In some extremes cases in can even have negative effects on your brain and neurological system.  Thats why it is important to make sure that steps are taken to address mold in all areas even the ones you cant see in plain site.  SERVPRO has the ability to improve air quality to through duct cleaning as well.  If you are face with a mold situation in your home.  Let the professionals at SERVPRO help make your home as healthy as possible.