SERVPRO of East Meadow Westbury provides Mold damage restoration services

5/9/2016 (Permalink)

Here is a prime example of mold growth due to moisture from a water leak. As you can see, the leaky valve is directly above the mold. YIKES!

What causes Mold in Houses and what does mold needs to grow?

Mold needs these conditions before it can begin to grow in a home:

• Mold spores
• A food source (wood, Drywall, cotton)
• Darkness (mold cant grow under ultraviolet light)
• Warmth (mold cant grow in freezing temperatures)
• Oxygen
• Moisture (water, leaks, humidity)
• Enough time (most mold can begin to grow in 24-48 hours if th conditions are right)

Moisture is really the key cause of mold growth since the other conditions on the list are always going to be present in a home.

Essentially, the difference between whether or not mold grows in your home comes down to if you have a moisture problem.