Attic Mold Removal Nebraska
by Ritch Paprocki on March 29, 2011 at 9:02 pm
Attic mold removal? Believe it! One of the most common areas for mold growth in Nebraska homes is the attic. As unlikely as this may seem, it’s a reality. For mold to grow it requires moisture. So, what is the moisture source in an attic? Probably not what you’d think.
Mold growth can occur in an attic when high water vapor content exists and is not adequately ventilated. Although poor insulation can contribute to the problem, ventilation is the real problem.
If your attic is properly insulated, ventilated and the bathroom and dryer exhaust do not vent into the attic, mold should not be an issue. Not sure if you have mold in your attic? Take a look for yourself. Look for brown, green, black or even white dusty layers covering the underside of the roof decking and framing. If you’re not sure, DryHero can inspect your attic for you. 402-438-2379 - Lincoln or 402-592-4376 - Omaha.
If you should have mold in your attic, it’s important to identify the source of moisture and remove the fungal growth. Unless the roof decking is rotted or deformed, the mold can usually be removed without any roof work of any kind. This can save a tremendous amount of money over roof replacement.
Nebraska Awareness: Water Damage & Mold Growth
by Ritch Paprocki on March 29, 2011 at 12:31 pm
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Springtime in Nebraska brings with it the potential for heavy rains. When the ground becomes saturated, water has nowhere else to go but into our basements, resulting in potentially significant flooding and water damage. Basements are not waterproof and any crack or seam is a potential access point for rain water to enter the basement.
Time is your enemy when you have a flooded or water damaged basement. The longer it sits wet, the more damage you’ll have. The two primay concerns with water damage are structural integrity and microbial or mold growth. So how do we treat your flooded basement? We simply follow these basic protocols:
1. Pump, extract and remove the bulk water.
2. Dry it out using industrial dehumidifiers and fans/airmovers.
3. Inspect and treat the structure for microbial contamination.
Whenever you have water intrusion, wet building materials and a warm environment, you have the formula for mold growth. The key is to act promptly. Many of our water damage projects are dried out before mold has a chance to grow and require zero demolition. Other times, if the water damage wasn’t discovered quickly enough or dried thoroughly, it can become more of a mold removal project where suspect materials are removed and the remaining structure is treated.
It’s important to have your water damaged home inspected and evaluated for hidden damage. We have access to a variety of sensitive instrumentation designed specifically to detect trapped or hidden moisture. In most instances, it is not possible to determine if a material is wet or not. Carpet and pad is about the only material that you can feel the moisture with your bare hand. Drywall, plaster, wood flooring, concrete, etc. are dense and almost impossible to determine if they’re wet, much less the specific moisture content.
If materials are left wet long enough, some level of mold growth is inevitable. When in doubt consider having a professional look at it. You can always call DryHero at 402-438-2379 (Lincoln) or 402-592-4376 (Omaha) for an inspection or advice on how to avoid mold growth in your water damaged home.