Investigating the Source of Water to Prevent Mold

10/18/2017 (Permalink)

Affected Hallway of School

Mold can grow on many materials especially after a water damage. 

Some Examples of Possible Materials of Mold Growth:

• Wallpaper
• Drywall
• Paint
• Carpet
• Adhesives
• Wood
• Fabrics
• Paper Products 
• Food

The byproduct of mold is the musty smell that grows more and more apparent as the mold spreads. Environments with a lot of moisture are the most common cause of mold growth, which includes environments that have encountered a water damage. After mold remediation/water remediation has been conducted, the job is not finished. The source of water and moisture that creates the perfect feeding ground for mold must be addressed to prevent future mold growth.

Here is a water damage in a local school that our SERVPRO restored. This school is a perfect example of the importance of finding the source of water damage and moisture. There was a large leak in the plumbing system that caused the water damage but later it was discovered that the old plumbing system had started to fail and water was unable to easily flow through the pipes and had been slowly affecting the lower level bathrooms for some time. If the school had not investigated the source of the water damage and moisture build up over time, they would have encountered this situation again, and a great possibility of mold later on.