If a DIYer finds is doing their own work and finds mold, what should they do?
If mold is a problem is inside your house, you must clean up the mold and then eliminate sources of moisture. But be careful! If you carelessly rip out the drywall or whatever the mold is on, you can spread the mold spores and they will just lodge somewhere else. Mold remediation is a skilled trade if you want to do it yourself, or even if you hire it out, get some knowledge to make sure it gets done right. Otherwise the problem will be back, especially if you havent removed the source of the moisture.
If the mold is outside that is a much easier issue.
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Locate source of mold. If in bathroom, may need exhaust fan installed. Stagnant air will allow mold to grow on wet surfaces. If around HVAC vents, air handlers are known for growing mold, so installation of a UV light may kill mold spores. They make ones that kill in direct contact, or ones that put out peroxides into the air to disinfect whole house. Sometimes it may be the HVAC system is over sized, and never runs long enough to dehumidify the house properly.
For Basement Remodels:
Mold needs a humid environment to live - over 60 to 70%. It doesn’t have to be wet for mold to grow, just humid. Eliminating mold without removing the water and humidity is not helping you. In a basement remodel environment, even coating Floor Joists and other structural elements with anti-mold paint will not solve your problem - what about the contents of your basement like cardboard boxes or a sofa?
The best solution is to remove the humidity in the air that Mold depends on for survival. You can find out more about the best solution for your humid basement by scheduling a free inspection with one of TerraFirma’s professional basement repair specialists. Our Basement Air Systems ensure that the relative humidity stays below 50% all year long, so you can be sure Mold is not thriving in your home.
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