MOLD REMOVAL IN DORCHESTER, MA

MOLD REMOVAL IN DORCHESTER, MA BASEMENTS Basements are often victim to dampness and humidity. Many older homes in Dorchester have a deteriorated porous foundation that can allow moisture to penetrate from the outside. Also, deteriorated exterior doors, bulkheads, windows and water damaged trim are all zones of a building through which moisture can penetrate. If the moisture is not dealt with right after it is identified, the resulting warm and wet basement will become the perfect environment for mold growth. Dangerous mold spores can then spread through your building and be inhaled by your family, friends, employees, students and visitors. This is extremely dangerous, especially if any of those people have allergies or other respiratory issues. A musty odor within your Dorchester basement (especially during the summer) is usually a sign of mold. If you smell a musty odor anywhere on your property, the building should be tested for mold ASAP. Depending on the results of that testing, the property might then require a mold remediation process in the basement. Call PowerBees today for mold testing or a mold inspection in your Dorchester basement.

MOLD REMEDIATION IN DORCHESTER, MA ATTICS Condensation is usually the cause of mold problems in the attics of Dorchester. In most cases, faulty or inadequate attic ventilation is the cause of the problem. If your property lacks soffit vents or ridge vents, or if you have vents that have become blocked with insulation or paint, you should know that damp warm air can become trapped in your attic. When that inside air is warmer than the exterior air, condensation is more likely to form on the interior roof sheathing within your attic. That warm, dark attic that the condensation creates becomes ideal environment for mold formation. Mold in Dorchester attics can also be caused by ice dams, roof leaks, leaks from HVAC systems, improperly vented dryer vent exhausts or bathroom exhausts. Whatever the cause, the mold should be removed by a trained mold professional as soon as it is identified. Call PowerBees today to find out more about attic mold remediation in Dorchester.

MOLD REMOVAL IN DORCHESTER, MA BATHROOMS As many residents of Dorchester can attest, bathrooms are a common source of mold. Water always seems to find a way into a bathroom. Then, it impacts the entire building. Water damage is only one possibility in this scenario. Overflows or leaks that cause water to intrude into the walls and floors of the building also facilitate and accelerate the formation of mold. Condensation can collect on the walls and ceilings in bathrooms that lack a functioning or adequate exhaust fan. That condensation can then create a perfect environment for bathroom mold formation, growth and germination. Any significant bathroom mold needs to be removed by a trained professional so that it doesn’t cross contaminate other areas within the building. Microscopic mold spores can spread throughout the workspace or residence, reducing the safety of your building and the quality of your working or living conditions. Call PowerBees today to inquire about mold remediation in Dorchester bathrooms.