Water damage and mold go hand in hand. Two of the three ingredients necessary to spawn mold already exist in abundance in most homes. Microscopic dormant mold spores circulate into all parts of the house on air currents, then settle on surfaces and in cracks and crevices as long as conditions remain dry. Tiny particles of organic matter that provide mold food are a component of common household dust. The missing element that germinates dormant spores and initiates the mold growth cycle is moisture. Water damage and mold spores combine to spawn the growth of toxic fungi in any area wet by flooding.
Here's the typical chain of events when mold is activated by home water damage.
- Active mold growth begins in as little as a few minutes in areas that received moisture.
- As soon as mold growth is initiated, reproductive spores are released into the interior air to spread the infection. Depending on the specific variety of mold, millions of active spores may cause a variety of health consequences in susceptible individuals. These include allergic respiratory responses like asthma, rashes, eye irritation and vague flu-like symptoms such as fatigue, headaches and nausea. As the mold colony thrives in the damp environment even after the initial flooding is cleared, spores continue to infect the entire house.
- Mold releases volatile organic compounds that create a pungent musty odor that penetrates the home and persists as long as mold thrives.
- Mold does not remain a surface phenomenon. If not promptly remediated by a certified mold removal company, ongoing fungus growth penetrates building materials such as wood and paper-coated products like drywall, in many cases requiring complete removal and replacement of affected structural components.
Ask the water damage professionals at one of Rytech Restoration's locations in 25 states for more information about the relationship between water damage and mold.
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