8 February 2017 - Categories: GTA Restoration Articles

Wet Basements and the Risk for Harmful Mold

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Wet Basements and the Risk for Harmful Mold Contamination!

Wet Basement & the Risk for Harmful Mold Contamination!

Wet basements are the ideal environment for mold to grow and to causes fungus contamination. Not all mold is harmful but depending how long you had a wet basement the risk of harmful or black mold growing increases. Besides the health risks, mold feeds on building materials, like wood, drywall, baseboards, etc. which leads to fast deterioration and the need for renovations.

Risk of Harmful Black Mold Growth

If you have a wet basement with mold growing then the first issue you need to address is waterproofing your basement. GTA Restoration offers basement waterproofing services at competitive prices. Waterproofing includes sealing wall and floor cracks and window wells, repairing your foundation both exterior and interior, addressing plumbing issues and other moisture causes.

Causes of wet basements:

Cracks to the foundation and supporting walls
Rain runoff from rainwater or melted snow
Leaky sewer pipe
Malfunctioning sump pump
Leaking window wells
Not properly vented drier
Humidity issues
Wall and floor cracks
Blocked floor drain
Poor concrete wall and floor construction
Water pipe leaks
Floor and wall joint leakage

After the basement has been repaired and waterproofed then mold removal and remediation should be the next step. GTA Restoration offers professional mold removal services in Toronto and the GTA.

Wet Basements and Risk for Harmful Mold Emergency?

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