Have you noticed a musty smell in your house? Wondered if that warped drywall in your newly finished basement is a problem? Couldn't stop rubbing your nose when you walk into your basement? Well, you’re not alone. According to the EPA, indoor mold in Colorado is as common as indoor mold in other, more humid states—and most of us don’t recognize it.
Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth can cause allergic reactions, illnesses, and more!
Eight Warning Signs that Your· Musty or rotten odor
· Stains on drywall or baseboards.
· Warping or indentations on wood or trim.
· Swelling or crumbling of plaster or sheetrock.
· Threadlike Mycelium under carpet, flooring or floorboards.
· Fruiting bodies on rotting wood.
· Vine-like branches growing from soil.
· Persistent insect infestation.
What Can I Do?1). Make sure you remediate water issues like broken pipes or overflowing toilets right away.
2). Clients should evaluate if the moisture issue was a one time occurrence or a reoccurring problem.
3). Utilize certified, licensed professionals who can check for mold—check out credentials.
Peak Basement Systems has a full line of basement products, including the WaterGuard Sub-Floor Drainage System. It’s a state of the art piping system engineered specifically to solve basement water problems. When coupled with a TripleSafe Sump Pump, this system outperforms anything on the market! If your basement is experiencing reoccurring moisture, make sure that you have your home checked for mold by a certified inspector and then contact us for a WaterGuard Basement Waterproofing System. It’s unique in several aspects. The first is the anti-clogging system that separates out the soil under the floor. Second, there are engineered wall flanges that create a space between the wall and the floor to promote drainage and stop wicking.
Third, there is a special drain outlet that continuously dehumidifies as water moves through the system. Water will enter the system via inlet holes and flow through the WaterGuard conduits to a TripleSafe Sump pump system to remove water from the basement.
The TripleSafe pump has two reliable cast iron Zoeller pumps and a battery back up pump in case of power outages.
The WaterWatch alarm system alerts the homeowner to pump or power failure BEFORE the water rises above the floor level. This pump has a removable air tight lid that reduces noise, as well as creating a tight, sealed system that’s kid and pet friendly.
Contact Peak Basement Systems for the mold remediation estimate in Greater Colorado Springs.
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