Where Is Mold Damage Common in Niagara Falls Homes?

4/13/2022 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of North Niagara County is prepared to help you take on your mold damage.

Certain Areas of Niagara Falls Properties Are Prone to Mold Damage

Mold is more of an expected disaster in many Niagara County homes than property owners realize. Moist conditions alone are enough to allow naturally-occurring spores to begin growing and destroying hosting materials. Several areas of your property can experience this damage, which is often indicated by effects like:

• Physical spotting
• Harsh odors
• Structural deterioration
• Wet surfaces

Attic Spaces

Severe weather can often impact the area, so mold damage in Niagara Falls attic spaces can be a common development. Once water penetrates sensitive roofing materials and enters the unfinished attic of many homes, this moisture lingers to create a widespread mold situation that often goes unnoticed until it migrates to living spaces below this upper floor. 

Basements

The lowest level of New York homes can often contend with groundwater infiltration and excessive moisture. Organic matter like wood framing and subflooring for the main level of the house becomes the target of mold colonization. 

Bathrooms

Spills, overflows, showers, and countless other factors can frequently create moist conditions in the bathroom. Without adequate ventilation and drying of water damages and leaks, bathrooms can quickly become the initial infestation point for a spreading mold colony. 

Laundry Areas

The laundry area of your home can also be a common spot to experience mold and microbial development. Because of the heat of the drying process combined with the possibilities of moisture from steam, leaking pipes, or other outlets, conditions are often met to facilitate organisms on surfaces like drywall, baseboards, and ceiling materials.

No matter where mold develops in your home, we have experienced professionals ready to remediate this damage and protect the property as much as possible. We can respond quickly with effective antimicrobial solutions and more aggressive mold removal tactics where necessary. Give our SERVPRO of North Niagara County team a call today at (716) 299-0330.