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 treated. Michigan 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:
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MBS UNITS:
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require no maintenance
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evacuates stale air and
odors
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one unit is sufficient for a 3,000 square foot
home
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costs about $8.00 per month in
electricity
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is environment friendly
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10 year
warranty
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contains no CFC |
CONVENTIONAL DEHUMIDIFIER:
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water receptacle must be emptied
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returns same air back into the home
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several units are required for 3,000 square foot home
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costs between $30.00 to $50.00+ per month in electricity
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For more information on Musty Basement Solution visit their website at
http://mustybasementsolution.com/
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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.
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