Need some help to prevent mold in spring? It’s easy to see why. Virtually every home has a little bit of mold here and there; but when the weather gets more humid, then mold can become a huge problem. When mold starts spreading, it spreads fast. Mold that started in the basement can quickly work itself all the way up to the attic. When mold becomes a problem, family members can experience health issues. Since it’s always better to prevent mold than to deal with a major mold problem later, here are just a few things that you can do to prevent mold in your house during the spring.
Watch the Humidity
First, keep a close eye on the weather, especially the humidity. Mold shows up faster during the more damp months, so when you watch out for extra humid days, you can prepare yourself and prevent some of that mold.
Install Proper Ventilation
When air can’t escape from your basement and similar areas, then it stays in your house for a long time. That’s not such a big deal when the weather is dry; but in the springtime, the air that gets trapped in your house is damp air, and damp air brings mold. One of the best things that you can do for springtime mold prevention is to install proper ventilation in your house.
Send Water Away from the House
Next, you can prevent springtime mold by keeping water away from your house. Installing a sump pump is a great way to do this. Another thing that you can do is to have French drains installed in your basement or crawl space. A French drain combines a trench with a perforated pipe. It guides water away from your house whenever rain shows up.
Encapsulate Your Crawl Space
One of the best things that you can do for springtime mold prevention is to have your crawl space encapsulated. With encapsulation, a waterproofing expert can encase your entire crawl space within a waterproof seal. This seal provides a barrier against moisture, mold, and other unwanted substances.
Springtime Mold Prevention
Need help with your springtime mold prevention? Whether it’s prevention or remediation, the team at HS Waterproofing has you covered. Talk to us today about how we can help you prevent mold in your home during any season. We’d love to help you keep your home clean, safe, and dry.