There are many issues that face a person and their home after a significant flooding event. Whether it was a weather-related event or a plumbing disaster, the damage left in its wake can be extremely significant. Costly and timely repairs can disturb a family’s life for many weeks, or months while the home is being restored. However, it’s important that the restoration process be as complete as possible to avoid potential issues with Mold Damage.
One of the biggest reasons why mold is a problem after a flood is typically related to the completeness of a restoration company drying out the interior space. Even small amounts of moisture, if left unattended, can create a significant mold problem within a home. This type of mold is often much more than a simple inconvenience. In fact, overexposure to out-of-control mold growth can not only be dangerous to the elderly, the young or people with respiratory issues, but overexposure to mold can prove damaging to healthy people as well.
That’s why, if a home has been significantly impacted by a water incursion event, one of the most important things a restoration company can do is ensure that every area of the interior of the home is properly dried. Some of the materials will also need to be replaced as well. When drywall or insulation become saturated with water, it’s difficult if not impossible to get all the moisture out of these materials.
In these instances, the materials will need to be removed and replaced. However, a common area for mold growth is underneath carpets. That’s why drying fans and dehumidifiers, as well as professional carpet cleaning equipment, will need to be used to extract excessive moisture from these absorbent materials. In addition, drying underneath the carpeted areas will be important to ensure that the carpet is completely dry and an inhospitable environment for mold growth.
Properly drying the interior of the home is the first step in assessing the damage by a flood and the beginning of the repairs to restore the home. However, in addition to this, removing all the moisture from the home can also avoid potential Mold Damage down the road. That’s why, if your home has been impacted by a flood, using a quality restoration service like Black Label Restoration will ensure that your home is restored and free from flood-related mold growth.
