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New York Mold Removal

If you suspect you have mold in your home or building:

Do not touch mold or moldy items with bare hands

Do not get mold or mold spores in your eyes

Do not breathe in mold or mold spores

Contact a certified mold mediator if you suspect a mold problem

 

Mold spores float through indoor and outdoor air continually. When mold spores land on a damp spot indoors, they may begin reproducing and growing on surfaces in order to survive. Molds can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.

When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or un-addressed. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment -- The way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture!

Latest Articles on Mold

How To Test and Remove Mildew From Your Deck After a few years, most decks will start to turn a grayish color due to UV rays from the sun. They may also begin to form mildew. Some folks mistake the grayish color for a mildew problem and they use the wrong type of cleaner, doing even more harm to their deck. Read More.
 

Structural Damage From Mold 

Mold can cause structural damage and deteriorate building components and lower the resale value of your property and investment. At Decker Restoration, we conduct visual surveys to locate structural damage and handle the repairs. The survey takes about 30-45 minutes and includes the following:

bullet Walking around the suspected problem area(s)
bullet Walking through and to the area of concern
bullet Viewing the area with a flashlight to highlight the suspected mold contamination or condition
bullet Taking moisture readings of the structure such as walls, floors, and/or ceiling surfaces to detect moisture intrusion
bullet Taking temperature and relative humidity readings to determine if they fall within industry recommendations
bullet Providing an estimate for remediation by industry standards

 

 

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