Identifying Mold in Your Home

Identifying Mold in Your HomeThe idea of living with mold is pretty scary and there are several mold types that look similar to black mold. That’s why you need Project X Restoration in Denver to help in identifying mold in your home. If you have leaky pipes, roof leaks, lack of ventilation, floods, water in the basement, or condensation, you may have toxic black mold. Did you know that after your home has suffered water damage, mold can begin to grow in two days? That’s how fast mold can create a wide variety of dangerous health risks for you and your family.

An article in Black Mold Award Space, explains how to know if you have black mold growing in your home. Toxic black mold looks slimy and greenish-black. It needs water to grow. With water, it begins to feed off of organic materials like drywall, wood, and cloth. Stachybotrys Chartarum is the real name for black mold. It produces toxins called mycotoxins.

There are signs that mold may be present in your home, including musty odors, humid conditions, itchy eyes and runny nose, dizziness and headaches, long-term dampness, stained or discolored floors and walls, peeled paint and bubbling wallpaper, warped walls and bowed supports, or damp surfaces.

Identifying mold in your home is important because its mycotoxins can create symptoms like nausea, respiratory problems, mental impairment, tiredness, skin inflammation, hemorrhage, damage to internal organs, irritation of the mucous membranes, and immune system suppression. Toxic black mold can lead to permanent health problems and even death. The mycotoxins kill neurons in the brain and impair your mental ability. They can also cause nervous disorders such as tremors and personality changes such as mood swings and irritability.

As soon as you suspect mold may be in your home or business, call our experts at Project X in Denver. We will begin the process of mold removal immediately. The more you are exposed to toxic black mold, the more damage to your health. It’s also important that you have it removed the right way. If not, large amounts of spores and mycotoxins can be released into the air for you to breathe. At Project X, we’re experienced and knowledgeable in all the best practices for proper remediation.

If we find mold in your home, we will recommend that you and your family move out as soon as you can, until we can get rid of it. You don’t need to risk any more damage to your health from breathing in the spores in the air.

As for remediation, the first thing we will do is find and fix the water problem. Once the water is gone and everything is completely dry, mold will not be able to grow. We’ll then carefully clean up the mold-infected area. If repairs need to be made, such as replacing drywall, carpeting and any other contaminated materials, we can help with all restoration projects big or small.

Identifying mold in your home is just the beginning. But our mold remediation experts at Project X Restoration in Denver can take care of it for you by eliminating the black mold and returning your home to good health. Contact us today for more information and to schedule an inspection.

Is Mold Removal Covered by Insurance Policies?

Is Mold Removal Covered by Insurance Policies?Your home has been flooded. You’ve filed a claim for water damages, but now you’re wondering is mold removal covered by insurance policies? Unfortunately, damage is not always included in homeowner’s insurance. That’s why it’s important to address the water damage that could result in potential mold problems. However, if you suspect mold, simply contact Project X in Denver to help you get rid of the mold problem lurking in your house.

The Dangers of Being Exposed to Mold

According to this online resource, symptoms of toxic black mold include issues that affect your neurological, respiratory, immune, reproductive, and circulatory systems. Also common are problems with your skin, vision and eyes, as well as tiredness and discomfort. Mold can also cause a wide range of other illnesses. If you have mold in your home or have been exposed, you may notice throat irritation, coughing, eye irritation, and nasal stuffiness.

Addressing the Moisture and Mold Issues

If you’ve had a flood and are concerned about mold, give Project X a call right away. Our mold experts will conduct a free on-site inspection to identify the mold type and the extent of your contamination. The most important thing we’ll pinpoint is the underlying water problem that will need to be addressed in order to stop the mold growth. Finally, we’ll test the air for mold spores. If these spores are present, we can provide moisture control by decreasing the humidity level and applying adequate ventilation.

Once our mold experts inspect your property, determine the extent of the water damage and identify all mold-related problems, we will give you a removal and remediation plan along with a no-obligation estimate. We’ll then move forward restoring your home to a pre-damage state.

Mold in your tile and grout can be removed by scrubbing it using a mold-killing solution. Once all the mold is gone, a grout sealer can be used to prevent the mold from growing back.

If the walls have mold, portions can be sliced out and the rest saved. However, unpainted drywall will need to be removed. On painted drywall, often times you can wipe it down with the mold-killing cleaner. If mold is on your wall-to-wall carpeting, the carpeting needs to be taken up and thrown away.

A complete cleaning of your heating and air conditioning systems may be needed to get rid of the mold spores and toxins from the air. You should seal and insulate doors and crevices to make sure that condensation does not get in your home.

Is Mold Removal Covered by Insurance Policies?

Whether or not your insurance will pay for the mold removal depends on your policy coverage and may be determined by what caused the mold. Usually, insurance will not cover water or mold damage caused by improper maintenance and related flooding. Some policies provide coverage if it came from an accidental water loss like a burst pipe, while others specifically exclude or limit coverage for mold from those causes as well. It will really come down to your policy so be sure to read the fine print or contact your agent to make sure you’re covered.

If your home has been flooded, you may be wondering is mold removal covered by insurance policies? At Project X in Denver, we have a lot of experience in working with carriers and will help you figure everything out, including all the complicated paperwork. Even if your policy does not cover mold damage, you can rest assured that we provide quality work for honest prices. We’ll fix your water damage and eliminate the mold so you can concentrate on getting your life back together.