Water is one of the most important, most life-giving substances we have on our planet. But to the foundation of your home, water is the devil. Water can wreak havoc on your foundational levels, like your basement or crawl space area. When water lingers for any length of time in dank, dark, and especially enclosed spaces, the presence of mold is almost certain to appear. Mold can grow on your walls, on your floors, underneath your stairs, and nearly anywhere else that has enough surface to adhere to, and stays still for long enough. If you’ve got moldy wood, then you’ve got problems that need to be addressed by a professional. If you’re concerned about mold, call FoundationRX for a FREE consultation or to schedule a FREE on-site assessment regarding the status of your home’s foundation.
Moldy wood is almost always a symptom of excess water in a basement or crawl space area, and could be potentially harmful to you and your family. Certain types of mold are legitimately harmful to those who might breathe it in. Toxic mold, usually identifiable by its similarity to chimney soot, or by the occasional furry orange or brown spots, is very dangerous to be around. If someone has allergies, asthma, or other breathing impairments, being exposed to any kind of mold could be harmful, regardless of whether the mold is toxic or not.
So, if the mold isn’t toxic, and nobody in your home has allergies or respiratory problems, is mold worse than just being an eyesore? Actually, yes. Perhaps the most harmful aspect of mold on the wood in your basement, crawl space, or other foundational levels is the fact that it almost always spells excess moisture. And if you don’t already have foundation problems going on, you will soon, especially if you leave your moisture situation unattended. If you have moldy walls, wood, or floors in your basement or crawl space area, don’t let the underlying causes fester. Call FoundationRX for help!
Proper external drain management is important for keeping water out of your basement, but it can’t prevent all the excess water from causing problems. To truly keep water from accumulating in your basement, and causing conditions like moldy wood, as well as a whole host of foundational problems, you need basement waterproofing or basement encapsulation. Not only will you experience an eradication of foundational problems from excess water, but you can turn your formerly musty, moldy basement into useable space for the whole family. Call or contact FoundationRX today!