Basement Mold
Groundworks' basement waterproofing solutions can remove dangerous mold from your Calgary home and prevent it from returning.
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Mold in your basement not only looks terrible, but it can impact indoor air quality and your family’s health. Ignoring this problem isn’t really an option, as it often leads to foundational issues with your home and more expensive repairs.
Groundworks’ basement waterproofing solutions tackle the root cause of mold: moisture, humidity, and inadequate drainage. By targeting the source of the problem, we can create a healthier living environment in your Calgary home.
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What Is Basement Mold?
Mold is a fungus that thrives in moist, dark spaces—like your basement. It has a unique musty odor and comes in various colors, such as black, white and green. Some molds, like black mold, worsen allergies and respiratory issues.
Mold consumes wooden beams and joists, some types of insulation, and other organic matter, jeopardizing your home’s structural stability. When accompanied by high moisture levels in your basement, mold could put your property at serious risk.
Common types of basement mold include:
- Alternaria
- Aspergillus
- Cladosporium
- Penicillium
What Causes Basement Mold?
Excess moisture is the most likely cause of mold in your basement. However, the following elements can also encourage mold growth in this part of your home:
- Inadequate air circulation
- Water leaks and dampness
- Cracks in floors and walls
- Plumbing failures
- High humidity levels exceeding 55%
Everyday household activities, like laundry or cooking, can increase humidity in your home, increasing the chances of mold growth.
Can You Fix Basement Mold?
Yes, but you should adopt a whole-home approach to this problem. Mold removers from the hardware store only provide a quick fix and don’t deal with excess moisture in your basement, meaning this fungus will most likely return.
Professional basement waterproofing solutions, such as dehumidifiers and vapor barriers, remove humidity and dampness in your home to create a safer, drier, and mold-free environment.
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How We Fix Basement Mold
Our team follows these steps when eliminating basement mold:
- Inspecting Your Property: Our experts will examine your home to identify the root cause of mold and come up with a custom repair plan.
- Sealing Cracks and Gaps: We repair cracks in walls and floors and prevent them from returning with the right basement or foundation repair solution.
- Draining Water: Our advanced internal perimeter drainage systems capture and redirect leaking water in your basement.
- Installing a Sump Pump: Our heavy-duty sump pumps remove accumulated water.
- Installing a Vapor Barrier: We stop moisture infiltration through basement walls with a vapor barrier.
- Controlling Humidity: Our energy-efficient dehumidifiers maintain relative humidity below 55% to prevent mold and improve air quality.
We also offer an annual maintenance plan to ensure your basement remains dry and safe.
Why Address Basement Mold Now?
Ignoring a mold problem might lead to the following issues:
- Mold can multiply in 24-48 hours when moisture is present.
- If left untreated, mold could worsen conditions like asthma and allergies.
- Persistent mold and excess moisture can damage your home’s foundation.
- Musty smells are hard to eliminate.
- Mold might lower the value of your home.
Contact Groundworks for Basement Moisture Solutions in Edmonton
Mold can cause health problems, affect air quality, and even compromise your property’s structural integrity, so we recommend fixing this issue as soon as possible. Our basement waterproofing solutions, such as vapor barriers and sump pumps, treat mold at its source, resulting in a safer home.
Book your free, no-obligation inspection and estimate.
Basement Mold FAQs
The extent of your mold problem and its underlying cause will determine the length of repairs. However, we could remove mold from your basement in as little as a day. We’ll give you a time estimate during our inspection.
Mildew is an early form of mold that’s usually white or light brown. Mold has more of a raised appearance and a distinct musty odor. A professional like Groundworks can differentiate between these fungi and recommend the best removal solution.
Mold consumes wooden beams, certain types of insulation, and other organic matter. Not addressing this problem can put your foundation at risk and lead to more costly repairs.
Do you see any of these signs? Book an appointment now!
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