American Mold Experts is certified in Residential & Commercial Inspection and Remeditation and want to make sure when it comes to keeping you and your family safe you have some great tips, here is some vital information on keeping your your Summer Home, New Home or Existing Home safe.
Maintenance List
There are many things on the maintenance list and given the damp weather this year; many homeowners are reporting mold related issues. Plus, with the high pollen count and allergens, we are also hearing more about bouts of wheezing and sneezing.
Tips for a Safe Home:
To have an eco-healthy home, we want to provide a few tips for you so that you can ensure a wonderful summer season in your home.
Preventing Mold Growth
•Site Survey: Make sure draining gutters and downspouts point away from the foundation, and ensure that automatic lawn sprinklers do not point toward building walls.
•Check Exterior Siding & Bricks: if there are any cracks wider than 1/16 inch, seal them with clear silicone to prevent water from entering your home during the winter. Protect your home exterior by fixing cracks during warm months.
•Laundry Rooms: Any moisture generating appliances, such as washers and dryers should be vented to the outside.
•Bathrooms: Install a fan in the bathroom to allow venting and ensure that you use a nylon shower curtain (instead of vinyl).
•HVAC: Change your filter at the start of summer season and on a regular schedule. Inspect interior duct linings for signs of moisture or mold growth. Keep drip pans clean and unobstructed.
•Kitchen: Review your under appliance drip pan to remove excess water. And clean to discourage mold growth.
•Basement: Fix any issues with standing water and use a dehumidifier if necessary. Use non-porous carpeting. And ensure that you use paperless drywall during a finished basement renovation.
•Dehumidifiers: make sure that your dehumidifier pumps to the outside or change the storage tank daily.
•Purchase several Humidity Meters. These can be inexpensive ($8 at Wal*Mart in the same department as temperature thermometers). Place throughout the house and monitor. The readings should be less than 60% to prevent mold. Even without a leak mold spores can extract moisture from the air to grow and multiply.
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