As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense. When you make the discovery that you’ve got mold growing and thriving in your home, it’s far too late to start thinking in terms of prevention. If you never want to have to deal with the time consuming and expensive problem of mold removal, you’ve got to be proactive, and start taking steps now to prevent it from ever becoming a problem in the future. There are a number of things you can do to prevent a mold colony from establishing a … [Read more...]
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Tips To Prevent And Control Mold: Design, Construction, And Maintenance
In addition to using less than ideal building materials, mold growth can be increased due to the way a property is designed, constructed, and maintained. These man-made environments and conditions can lead to excess dampness and moisture that encourages mold growth. Many of these can be prevented by better design and construction, or regular maintenance. Some of the common causes of mold due to man-made processes are: man-made building construction factors such as hot spots, condensation, … [Read more...]