Vulcan Basement Waterproofing In Old Westbury, NY
Why is exposure to mold a problem
Mold exposure can cause quite a variety of symptoms, especially allergic reactions such as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, and itching watery eyes — even skin irritations. Molds often trigger asthma attacks and can cause serious problems for people with weakened immune systems, such as a variety of infections. Many of the molds most typically found indoors are capable of producing mycotoxins under the right conditions.
Mold gradually destroys the things it grows on.
How To Check For Basement Water Damage
Leaking basements or basement water seepage is a condition that must be arrested as soon as possible, or you could eventually face huge bills for repairing or replacing foundations, walls and floors. What’s more, water in your basement poses health and electrical hazards. It needn’t happen if you stay alert.
Obvious danger signs of basement water damage
Check carefully for the appearance of any of these 8 major danger signs that suggest your basement is being damaged by water.
- Wet spots on the basement walls
- Cracked walls in basement or crawl spaces
- Cracked floors
- Efflorescence
- Peeling paint
- Warped paneling
- Fungus, rot, mold and mildew
- Insects and bugs