Causes of Mold in Basement

Wherever mold, organic feeding material, and oxygen is present mold will be too, making your basement a disaster. Even if your basement might seem dry, it may already be affected by mold and mildew because the fungi could be growing behind the walls or underneath furniture. Basement mold will be possible there if there has been any type of flooding or water damage. 

The basement mold problem is that some mold species can be highly toxic, making living in the basements unhealthy. This means that all those allergy symptoms that you might feel may actually be signs of may be signs of mold growth in your building.  

Basement mold is often a result of excess moisture, whether it comes from leaky foundations, condensation or daily routines such as drying clothes or cooking. It is very important to learn how to prevent mold from growing in the basement. Once you suspect light or dark spots are present you should call professional mold experts to test for mold. 

The main cause of mold in the basement is excess moisture, especially in a basement. Whether that moisture comes from inside or outside, it is very important to get the root of the problem and prevent any further complications such as mold. 

There are two main water sources in basements:

• An outside moisture source such as groundwater, floods, rain.
• An inside moisture source such as a high level of humidity and different activities such as drying clothes.

Since basements are the lowest parts of the home, gravity dictates that if the water is present, it will flow towards the lowest area to settle. Two of the most causes of water in basements are rain and floods. Flooding caused by heavy rivers or rains provides the right environment for mold to grow. A high level of humidity and condensation also creates the perfect condition for both mildew and mold to grow and spread in your basement. 

Once you are aware of the causes, you are ready to take the measures needed to prevent mold growth in the basement. Some steps may involve an initial investment to save your health and further damages.

The right treatment for mold growth will depend on the surface it has populated. So before interact by yourself consult a professional. Mold always has been a very dangerous issue and should be taken seriously. IBX Services as an experienced company on mold remediation and not only will be able to help you. Feel free to call us 24/7 at +1-416-252-5959.