The problem with many of the current building materials used in our homes and businesses is they don’t last. The passing of time and the weather break down even the strongest materials. Roof leaks are one of the most common causes for mold damage and the need for mold removal in Sarasota. Wind and Rain mixed with constant sunshine break down tile and shingle roofing. Even a pinhole leak over the course of days, weeks, or months can cause further damage when water leaks in. When wood and other building materials reach a moisture level of 20% it start to rot and decay. One of the effects of this decay is mold growth. Mold is natural in the environment and only needs a food source to grow in our homes as well. When water and building materials combine mold spores attach and start to feed, the result that we see with the naked eye is the waste. There are several ways to preform mold removal chemical, physical, and biological.
Chemical agents are man made and are the harshest to humans. They are spayed directly on the effected area or used in a fogger to treat large areas all at once. We try to only use chemicals in the most elevated of mold remediation’s due to the risk to our employees.
Physical mold remediation is just that, removing the damaged materials. This is done in a contained area by licensed mold remediators such as the professionals at ServiceMaster SRQ. Mold has been known to cause health problems and protective suits, masks, and other equipment should be used at all times. In most cases chemical or biological remediation is preformed in conjunction with physically removing the effected materials.
Biological mold remediation is preformed using naturally occurring materials that kill mold. This is the safest and in many cases the most cost effective way to combat mold growth. Many people in the mold removal business have started using this method due to it’s less harmful nature.
ServiceMaster SRQ will use any method necessary to return your property to the way it was before you needed the mold removed. Call today for a free estimate 941 377-2455.