After inspecting your basement, examine your crawlspace next. Make sure it has enough ventilation and your rising damp protection is not damaged. You will most likely find a plastic or other waterproofing material lying on the ground preventing damp from rising up to your home’s structure. Make sure this material has no holes in them.
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Foam insulation keeps out the hot and cold air, but even more importantly, it keeps out moisture. Few people realize what a silent killer moisture is in the home. It can cause damage by coming into contact with carpets, drywall and other parts of the house. This causes mold infestations which are not only stinky and unsightly but potentially very dangerous. Studies are increasingly showing that mold is a major cause of asthma and untold other ailments. When an area of the house becomes infested, the mold spores become airborne and can then be inhaled. They pose a particular threat to young children and old folks. Making sure that the difficult areas of your home are properly insulated is a sure way to cut down on moisture from outside.
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Then there are those, such as Stachybotrys, which can wreak havoc with a person’s respiratory system. This type is the one most commonly found growing in homes and other buildings. It is often referred to as “black mold” because of its dark green/blackish color.
Leaky pipes are not constantly a problem in basements. In fact in numerous old basements the problem is in the walls. The design that was utilized in most of these is wrong and not done the right way. Any deficiency of insulation inside of the walls will cause an amount of condensation to occur.
It is always very important to make sure that you keep your home healthy and safe. Have you ever noticed molds growing in your home? Molds are usually microorganisms which grow in areas that are dark and humid. You should look for these molds in your basements, attics, pipes as well as wash basins.
Disinfect Surfaces With Chlorine Bleach Solution: In a five-gallon bucket, mix three quarts of warm water with one quarter cup of liquid dishwasher detergent.**** Sponge clean the surfaces with mildew and let stand for 10-15 minutes. Scrub the surfaces to loosen and remove the mildew and dirt. Finally, rinse the entire surface with cool, clear water and let dry.
Your dusty basement, or that unused attic, even that quiet corner of crawling space are some of the best place to catch the spores growing uninhibited. But don’t let that blind you to certain worst case scenarios such as acoustical ceiling tiles, under carpets, between pillars and tiny cracks.
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