Basement Mold Solutions - Concrobium Mold Treatment - Humidity Control Systems

Do you have a damp, musty or moldy smell and visible mold on your basement walls? This can mean dangerous mold spores in the air. This health risk should be treatedMichigan basement mold treatment company, StayDry® Basement Waterproofing, treats dangerous mold. A wet, moist basement is a breeding ground for mold, but StayDry® identifies areas of mold growth and eliminates mold causing conditions. The air quality of your home will be assessed for the presence of allergenic and toxic molds, and we will inspect for the presence of dangerous mold growth in your basement. StayDry® Waterproofing is your local basement mold solution expert throughout Michigan including Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Jackson, and the west Michigan lakeshore. We now also service Northern Indiana including South Bend, Michigan City, Elkhart, LaGrange, and Angola. With our well trained, experienced, and reliable crew, we're always ready to help you out with your basement mold problems.

 

Effects of Mold Exposure

Exposure to mold can cause cold-like symptoms, respiratory problems, nasal and sinus congestion, watery eyes, sore throat, coughing and skin irritations, and can trigger asthma attacks. Because some mold spores are very small and can easily be breathed deeply into the lungs, it is not safe to live in houses with high mold levels. Exposure to high mold spore levels can cause development of an allergy to mold. People can react to mold whether it is living or dead.

StayDry® restores your home to a healthy condition with basement waterproofing that eliminates the sources of moisture.

Everyone should minimize their exposure to mold. Children, the elderly, pregnant women and people with existing respiratory sensitivities are at higher risk for adverse health effects from mold. Some people are affected when exposed to very little mold, while others may show no adverse health symptoms when exposed to mold. MOLD IS UBIQUITOUS. It can be found everywhere on earth. More than 250,000 species are found in nature, but only 20% of them have been identified and studied. It is estimated by several government and private health agencies that up to 18% of the general population is adversely affected by airborne mold spores and the poor air quality they propagate. It is also estimated that 80% of all asthmatics are adversely affected by airborne fungal spores. If you can smell a musty odor or see mold, you have a mold problem.

 

Where to Look for Mold

Mold grows on organic materials, such as paper, dirt, wood and soap scum. Mold grows on moist materials, so mold growth is likely in areas wet by water leaks, flooding, humidity levels above about 70 percent and condensation. Any flooded area that was not completely dried within about one day is likely to have mold growth. Walls need to be opened and rapidly dried to prevent mold growth. Any area that is stained from water should be examined for mold growth. Peeling paint may be an indication of wet walls. Moisture seeping through concrete foundation walls and floors will cause moist conditions likely to cause mold growth on or in walls, carpeting and materials stored in the basement. This is where we come in to waterproof your home to eliminate the mold growth process. Mold often grows under cabinets, behind base-boards, inside walls, in carpet padding and under vinyl wall coverings.

An unvented clothes dryer creates a very humid, warm environment conducive to mold growth. Closets may have mold growth if clothing is damp or if there is a cool outside wall in the closet. Also, there is a chance mold might be growing behind furniture, particularly against an outside wall.

Mold will not normally be found in furnace or air-conditioning ducts unless they were flooded because the heated or air-conditioned air is very dry.

Moisture coming through a basement floor or wall may leave behind deposits of light-colored salt and other minerals once it evaporates, called efloresence, which are sometimes thought to be mold. The deposits are harmless and should quickly dissolve and disappear when wet with water if they are a salt.  Efloresence is very common and is a definate sign that you have had water in your basement or crawl space. If you have had water in your basement or crawl space you most likely have a mold problem as well. The mold will continue to come back unless the moisture is eliminated.

 

  


Musty and Moldy Basement / Crawlspace Solutions

StayDry® Basement Waterproofing offers several different very effective solutions to your musty or moldy basement / crawlspace.  Our first line of defense against mold is removing the source of the moisture with one of our proven waterproofing methods. We can waterproof your basement from the interior or the exterior; or we can encapsulate the crawlspace completely. You must first eliminate the moisture and humidity to prevent the mold from recurring over and over.  



Secondly is our Antimicrobial Mold Treatment called Concrobium – Mold Control.  This product is widely used and trusted all over the United States.  StayDry® uses a fogging method when applying Concrobium to completely saturate and encapsulate the exposed mold growth.   Concrobium is 100% natural and contains no bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other harmful chemicals, making it safe for your family and for the environment. Concrobium Mold Control offers an additional level of protection against mold growth by leaving behind an invisible yet durable antimicrobial coating that continually prevents mold spores from attaching and colonizing on the surface. Unlike traditional “wet kill” products, Concrobium works as it dries – hardening over the moldy surface to form an invisible film that physically crushes the mold micro-organism underneath. 


Watch a video demonstrating how Concrobium Mold Control eliminates and prevents mold. http://www.concrobium.com/video_moldSpores.html

 


Humidity Control Systems


In addition to our waterproofing, crawlspace encapsulation, and Mold Treatment, StayDry® also offers and installs Electronic Humidity Control Systems, introducing Musty Basement Solution. MBS
: is an electronic humidity Control System that was created to meet all the expectations of consumer demands. The MBS is engineered to exhaust the damp musty air that concentrates in the bottom level of the home. It then recaptures the warmer air from the upper floor and uses it to help dry the basement or crawl space. Building materials and furnishings become dry and condensation disappears. Temperatures and humidity levels become more even and comfortable upstairs and down. As the MBS exhausts the unwanted contaminated air healthy fresh air is automatically drawn through the building to replace it.

The MBS state of the art Humidity Ventilation System is installed in the basement or crawlspace. It's electronic humidity sensor is accurate to within +/-1% RH and constantly monitors the level of humidity in your basement or crawlspace; the electronic circuit board automatically controls the unit and the whisper quiet fan, at a rate of up to 220 CFM solves the problem of excess humidity, poor ventilation and helps eliminate other problems associated with excess humidity in the home such as damp musty air, odors, mold and mildew, window condensation, pipes sweating, dry rot etc... MBS has a One Year Satisfaction Guaranteed or your Money Back and also comes with a 10 year warranty on all parts. 

 


MBS is superior to conventional dehumidifiers:

MBS UNITS:

·       require no maintenance

·       evacuates stale air and odors

·       one unit is sufficient for a 3,000 square foot home

·       costs about $8.00 per month in electricity

·       is environment friendly

·       10 year warranty

·       contains no CFC

CONVENTIONAL DEHUMIDIFIER:

·       water receptacle must be emptied

·       returns same air back into the home

·       several units are required for 3,000 square foot home

·       costs between $30.00 to $50.00+ per month in electricity

 

 

 

For more information on Musty Basement Solution visit their website at    http://mustybasementsolution.com/



Mold Removal

Mold can be removed from hard surfaces such as hard plastic, glass, metal and counter tops. At This time StayDry® offers basement waterproofing, concrobium mold treatment and Musty Basement Solutions only, not mold removal services or testing.  For professional mold removal and testing we recommend contacting a specifically trained mold remediation and removal company. There can be steps taken to remove mold by the homeowner but we highly recommend leaving this to the professionals to make sure your family’s well being is maintained.

 

Preventing Mold Growth

The moisture problem in your basement must be fixed first to prevent future mold growth. Since there are some mold spores everywhere and since mold grows on any wet organic surface, the way to prevent basement mold growth is to contact a basement mold solution company like StayDry® Basement Waterproofing.

We offer a free basement mold inspection and waterproofing estimate. Call us today at 877-821-4675 and schedule your free estimate.



What we offer:
  • Interior and Exterior Waterproofing Solutions
  • Crawlspace Experts
  • Polyurethane Crack Injection
  • Basement and Crawl Space Humidity Control Systems
  • Musty Odor & Mold Solutions
  • Wall Straightening or Replacement
  • Foundation Repairs
  • Cracking & Bowing Walls Fixed Permanently
  • Carbon Fiber Reinforcement
  • Child-Safe, Sealed Crocks
  • Lifetime Warranty on Sump Pumps
  • Lifetime Transferable Warranty on Waterproofing
  • Over 75 Years Experience
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