Signs, Symptoms and Causes of Indoor Mold Growth in Commercial Spaces

2/23/2022 (Permalink)

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Indoor mold growth due to moisture is a common issue for many businesses in San Diego CA, whether it is caused by broken pipes or broken supply lines, high humidity levels or storm-related flooding events. To protect your property, you should know these key factors in recognizing risks and some methods to prevent mildew and address fungal infestations.

Sources of Indoor Mold

Mold and mildew are propagated through tiny, microscopic spores that are ubiquitous in both indoor and outdoor spaces. Moisture and oxygen are all that are required for these fungal invaders to take foothold on nearly any surface that contains an organic nutrient source. This includes food, paper and wood as well as building materials like insulation, drywall and carpeting. While major flooding events are one major source of mold issues, small leaks and even high humidity can be enough to create an ideal environment for growth.

Risk Factors

When it comes to minimizing the spread of aggressive mildew or mold strains, early detection is essential. While mold can take hold nearly anywhere in a building, these are common areas to inspect for visible signs:

• Tile grout and wallpaper seams
• Window sills
• HVAC drip pans
• Ceiling corners

Wall switch plates

Additionally, any areas that show evidence of water damage should be monitored carefully. In many cases fungal colonies grow behind the scenes, whether behind wallpaper or tiling or within insulation and drywall, rotting structural elements from the inside out.

Remediation Processes

Whether you only notice a distinctive musty smell or your building is having issues with water damage from broken pipes or flooding, it is important to contact a professional mold remediation company as soon as possible to minimize restoration complications and costs. These trained specialists will be able to quickly assess the extent of damage, remove standing water, identify strains of mold or mildew present and perform thorough dehumidification of affected spaces to eliminate all residual moisture.