Why Fast Water Removal Is Necessary to Prevent Mold Growth in Tallahassee

9/19/2019 (Permalink)

A slow water leak upstairs became the breeding ground for mold. We were able to remediate the mold and return the property to its preloss condition.

Beating Mold Growth with the Right Water Removal Techniques in Tallahassee

Living in an environment with mold can lead to health problems. It is also uncomfortable because of the musty smell associated with mold. Since mold spores are naturally occurring, any spike in moisture levels such as when there is a water spill can lead to mold growth. You can take several steps to beat mold during water removal, including hiring professional restorers.

After taking steps to deal with the excess moisture during water removal in your Tallahassee property, prompt water removal reduces the possibility of mold growth. Signs of growth are visible within the first 24-48 hours, and if drying moisture from the building takes longer, growth is more severe. Our SERVPRO Water Removal Technicians, (WRT), start the water extraction and drying processes immediately after arriving at the loss site to reduce the time mold has for development.

The behavior of materials differs when exposed to water. For example, materials such as carpets and upholstery, which have high levels of permeance, saturate quickly. Others like wood and concrete take longer to absorb water. However, once they absorb sufficient water, they act as moisture reservoirs that can resupply mold growth over time. These materials might also seem dry, but only the outer layers are dry. Moisture remnants deep inside the material can fuel future mold growth. Our SERVPRO technicians take different steps to get to the root of all moisture issues. For instance, we use drying chambers to improve the drying process. We also use different equipment to check moisture levels in different materials, including:

• Moisture meters
• Moisture sensors
• Thermal cameras
• Thermo-hygrometers

The drying phase of the water removal process is vital in defeating mold. For more effectiveness, it requires proper addressing of factors such as air movement and temperature. Our SERVPRO technicians use several air-moving units to aid faster drying. We also use portable heaters or indirect fired furnaces to heat areas during drying.

Mold can be stubborn, but with the right approach during water removal, it is possible to prevent proliferation. Call SERVPRO of Central Tallahassee at (850) 765-5706 to help. We're Faster To Any Size Disaster.

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