Professional North Fulton County Mold Remediation Experts

5/24/2016 (Permalink)

Mold damage can be detrimental to your residential and commercial property.

Professional Mold Remediation

As a natural existing fungus, mold belongs to a group of biological organisms, but with both harmful and positive characteristics. Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin by using mold that was growing in a petri dish. Dr. Fleming knew what mold was, which was not the miracle, but that the mold had killed the diseased germ - Staphylococcus aureus, that he had been growing in the petri dish. The result is, of course, an antibiotic like penicillin.

However, mold damage in Sandy Springs that is growing in homes and businesses is not beneficial because it is too toxic to breathe in. Is mold considered dangerous? Yes, as identified by the CDC and the EPA, but the mold removal industry is not regulated in all U.S. States. Congress and around 20 states are working together to create a state-wide mold-related legislation. Georgia is one of the non-regulated states which is why property owner's need to find reputable, trustworthy mold specialists. For this purpose, it is essential to find experienced commercial and residential mold removal professionals.

Many people believe that bleach can easily kill mold, but this is a myth. The hyphae, or root structure, allows mold to attach and grow on surfaces. Bleach can remove the surface mold, but it can not penetrate into porous materials, like drywall and wood. When people spray the porous surface mold with bleach, the water part of the bleach soaks into the surface, which can foster further mold growth, while the bleach element sits on top of the surface, turns to gas and begins to evaporate, which only partially kills the surface layer of mold.

Georgia's climate can also affect how mold grows. Mold spores can reproduce in wet or damp part of a home and in areas where there is flooding or where leaks occur in rooftops, pipes, walls, clothing and even house plants especially if they have been over- watered. Mold can grow from spores 48-72 hours after conducive conditions are met, meaning moisture, food source, and temperature between 45 and 100 degrees. Sandy Springs mold damage in a home or business not only threatens the health of its occupants, but it will also decrease the value of your property.

All of these factors contribute to the growth of mold, which is why only licensed professionals should be used to rid your home or office from its colonization and contamination. The first step in mold remediation is to remove it to prevent human exposure and to limit further damage to building materials and furnishings. All infected materials must be discarded because mold can infiltrate porous surfaces and continue to grow on or to fill in empty spaces and crevices.

As your SERVPRO of North Fulton County mold remediation experts, we are ready 24/7 with quality emergency services. Our staff is trained in property damage restoration, no matter how big or small your structure is, we've got you covered! We are locally owned and operated, which means that we live and work in this community. We are proud to help our local communities, like Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Roswell. If a catastrophic storm or event occurs, call us immediately at (770) 992-2777.