Basement Waterproofing Blog» Basement Mold and Mildew http://www.basementtechnologies.com/blog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:52:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 How to Get Rid of Basement Mold http://www.basementtechnologies.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-basement-mold/ http://www.basementtechnologies.com/blog/how-to-get-rid-of-basement-mold/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:44:10 +0000 admin http://www.basementtechnologies.com/blog/?p=151 This video was embedded using the YouTuber plugin by Roy Tanck. Adobe Flash Player is required to view the video.

James Pratt, Basement Technologies’ President and Founder discusses the dangers of basement mold and what needs to be done to get rid of it.

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Basement Mold

Excess moisture on almost all indoor materials leads to growth of microbes, such as mold, fungi and bacteria, which subsequently emit spores, cells, fragments and volatile organic compounds into indoor air. Moreover, dampness initiates chemical or biological degradation of materials, which also pollutes indoor air. Dampness has therefore been suggested to be a strong, consistent indicator of risk of asthma and respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough and wheeze). The health risks of biological contaminants of indoor air could thus be addressed by considering dampness as the risk indicator. To prevent this, we recommend basement waterproofing.

Basement Mildew

One in three homes have some type of mildew and that found in drywall is known to be toxic. Mildew usually grows where you can’t easily see it, so you may need to remove items in your basement first to eliminate mildew. Once you find the source, it’s a good idea to install a dehumidifier.

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