Warning Signs

Result of Water Seepage: Mold, Mildew, and a Musty Odor

Mold only needs 20% moisture to grow. If you see mold, mildew, or smell a musty odor, chances are that’s only 10% of the total mold in your basement!

Facts About Mold

Leaky or leaking basements can cause the growth of various molds and mildew
Mold and mildew are living, breathing organisms that grow and multiply anywhere there is excessive moisture
Mold and mildew can grow in the walls, carpeting, furniture, or anywhere else it can find a food source
Mold is extremely hazardous to the health of your family, and should be dealt with immediately

Stopping Mold at Its Source

As part of our basement waterproofing services, Everdry Waterproofing will locate and remove any sources of basement mold. Without water and dampness to grow, the mold will dry up die. As long as the source of moisture does not come back, neither will the mold.

Complete waterproofing will stop mold from growing back or ever appearing in the first place. If your basement hasn’t been waterproofed yet, explore our basement waterproofing options online.

One common issue is when the basement foundation is cracked or damaged, which lets water seep in that allows mold to thrive. Our high-pressure foundation crack injections can fix these problems quickly and easily. In some extreme cases, the foundation is too damaged for repair, and a foundation replacement is necessary.

If you’re not sure which service you may need, contact us for a FREE inspection!

Everdry Waterproofing also has a great selection of waterproofing products that can remove moisture from the air or prevent it from invading your basement in the first place!

Mold Removal Tips

After the moisture source that is feeding the mold is removed, the mold will quickly die and become easier to clean. With a simple wire brush, scrape the mold off the surface until it’s completely removed. Then simply wash the surface with either a combination of bleach and water, or a household mold removal product, available from most hardware stores.

Removing mold without waterproofing your basement won’t do any good. Even after you clean it, if the water source remains, the mold will come back. If you find new mold growth after waterproofing, it could mean there’s a new source of water.

Cracked Foundation

You may be noticing cracks on your walls or floors. These cracks can be hairline or larger depending on the amount of water pressure around the outside of the foundation. You may have noticed moisture or dampness on the floor or walls after a heavy or saturating rain.

Mold/Mildew Build-up

You may have noticed some mold or mildew forming on the walls. Mold occurs due to a moist, damp environment. Mold and mildew cause such problems as allergies, headaches, sinuses and other health issues.

Dry Rot

You may be noticing dry rot on the walls, baseboards, joists, floor and bottom of a wood staircase. This is due to moisture coming through your walls and floor. This type of fungus is also a major health concern.

Water Seepage

If you are noticing water seepage, your foundation is at an advance stage and serious future problems could occur like bowing and buckling of the foundation walls and floor. You may begin to notice mold, mildew, musty orders, bugs and insects or even mud after a heavy rain.

Rust

You may have noticed some rust on your furnace or fixtures in the basement. This may occur simply from dampness through your walls and floor.

Call us at 678-741-2900 or click here to request your free foundation inspection and estimate today!

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