Mold and Mildew Are Attacking Your Home. Flood Areas Most Prone. Get Rid Of It Now.

June 23, 2010 - PRLog -- Let's face it, mold and mildew aren't your friends. The more you know and understand your enemy the more likely you will be able to attcack and kill it. Is it that serious? Should you be concerned that certain molds could not only make you sick but potentially ruin your health for ever? Believe it, learn more about removing it and remain dilligent about its ability to return. You may not remove all elements of danger but you should learn how to combat it.

Mold and mildew need only a few basic ingredients to form in your home. The first and most important thing needed to begin growth is moisture. Next is an ambient temperature sufficient to begin spore life. And finally, mold needs a food source. Didn’t know mold  had a ferocious appetite? Mold spores love to eat and are quite comfortable in fiberglas batting and the wood it is attached to.  

Recent flooding across Middle Tennessee has spawned trillions of mold spores reeking havoc on homes and businesses. If steps aren’t taken to properly approach the situation, you may only have put a band-aid on a very dangerous open wound that could fester and spread to other parts of the structure.

Most do-it-your selfers (even professional contractors) will take appropriate initial steps in removing the floor covering, sheetrock and fiberglass insulation exposing the stud wall’s wood framing. The most crucial step now is proper drying. Floor fans and breezy warm days will complete this critical first step. Here’s where you have to be diligent. Use a metering device to measure the amount of moisture remaining. The metering device instructions will give you the proper reading to seek for appropriate drying. Get help form flooring experts and moisture mitigation.

A professional approach doesn’t stop with thorough drying. The perimeter walls are especially vulnerable to the reoccurrence of moisture. Moisture has found its way through the exterior walls once. In some cases during the construction of the home building materials such as trimmed 2x4 blocks and sometimes fiberglass have been stuffed into crevices and holes you may not be able too see. These pockets can create an enviornment conducive for new mold growth and allow unwanted air intrusion – musty, smelly air intrusion.

There is something to remember about the replacement of insulation. Fiberglass is NOT a recommended material to use around moisture. It has a tendency to wick, or draw moisture into the fibers. Another disturbing fact is that fiberglass is a food source for mold. To help protect yourself around the perimeter of your home call a weatherization company that has expertise in sealing against the return of moisture around and under your home.

Thermal Dymanics Weatherization, a premier moisture mitigation company, specializes in specific approaches to help rid homes of unwanted moisture problems. The proper solutions for problems brought on by mold, mildew and dangerous musty air aren't in a "standard fix-it package" at the big box store.

TDW is a professional weatherization company. Weatherization, a growing energy conservation industry, is moving forward with new and different technology which brings about significant reductions in power consumption. Kilowatt hour reduction is vital for consumers and power suppliers. Power rates will be higher tomorrow but answers for increases in energy efficiency struggle in keeping up.

There is a huge void in knowlege on the subject of weatherization. Allowing a home or business to continually deteriate through the normal aging process can be expensive, unhealthy and uncomfortable. Education provided by companies like TDW provide  common sense methodology for upgrading the workplace and home.

For a limited time TDW will perform an on-site analysis, a $150 value, giving you sound advice on how to rid your home of unwanted moisture problems. If you prefer, do as much of the work as you feel comfortable with and let TDW perform the rest.

Call 615-793-5988 for this no obligation evaluation or visit www.tdwenergy@yahoo.com for more in depth answers.

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TDW is a professional Weatherization Organization. TDW first determines the energy efficiency of structures such as homes, commercial and industrial facilities. The customer then chooses a solution that upgrades their comfort and lowers power bills. We illiminate moisture problems, mold and musty oders. We also midigate Radon gases. Homes can gain 65% to 80% in energy efficiency when properly weatherized.