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Bio Armor in Ballston Spa addresses a mold situation in an attic space.
Courtesy Bio Armor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Jennifer Farnsworth<\/p>\n

One thing homeowners don\u2019t want to hear is, \u201cyou have mold.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n

Area professionals can provide help with a series of steps to remove mold from a home. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important thing for a homeowner or business owner to first understand is that there are steps to mold remediation,\u201d said Mario Gonzalez, of Bio Armor in Ballston Spa.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said before the mold can be removed, a \u201cmold assessor\u201d has to first meet with the homeowner to determine if there is mold and how it can be removed. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe most important things to know is that once you find it, you have to determine the reason, fix it, remove the mold and cleanup and then monitor it,\u201d said Bob Serafini of Quick Response Restoration in Round Lake. \u201cHave proper ventilation, use dehumidifiers if necessary and work with a trusted professional.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Serafini said many times people don\u2019t realize they even have mold issues until they go to sell their home and an inspector discovers the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n

Once this is determined, the property owner is given a report. They can then contact a mold remediation specialist to take care of the problem.\u00a0 <\/span>Gonzalez said the assessor\u2019s report protects the homeowner and the company removing the mold, ensuring there is no discrepancy regarding the severity of the problem. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe report also will include an estimate for the cost of fixing the issue and the contractor must follow those guidelines. The assessor then returns after the mold has been cleaned up and give the property owner clearance,\u201d said Gonzalez.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gonzalez said the most important thing to remember is not to panic. Once the inspection is done, professionals can remove the mold quickly and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n

He said the most commons reasons for mold are a leaky roof and an improperly vented bathroom exhaust fan. Once those issues have been identified, they need to be fixed to prevent the mold from coming back. <\/span><\/p>\n

He said a big misconception is that mold only grows in older homes. He said he is seeing newer homes with mold issues because many times the homes are built to be so airtight that there is poor ventilation.<\/span><\/p>\n

He recommends a dehumidifier to keep the humidity in homes below 60 percent. In the northeast this important because of the amount of precipitation the area receives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen it starts to grow on walls and furniture, you know you have a problem that needs to be and can be fixed. Don\u2019t be alarmed, it\u2019s nothing to freak out about,\u201d said Gonzalez. \u201cTake care of the problem, call a professional. If you can control the moisture, you can control the mold,\u201d said Gonzalez.<\/span><\/p>\n

Serafini said along with homeowners, his company does work with schools, municipalities and businesses. They also have to be aware of the signs of mold growth. <\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the signs include visible mold and mildew, fungi grow in damp areas which causes discoloration, musty smells and moldy odors, he said. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like Gonzalez, Serafini said it\u2019s about proper ventilation in a home, specifically in basements and attics. <\/span><\/p>\n

Serafini said most jobs locally can be completed within three to four days.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Jennifer Farnsworth One thing homeowners don\u2019t want to hear is, \u201cyou have mold.\u201d Area professionals can provide help with a series of steps to remove mold from a home. \u201cThe most important thing for a homeowner or business owner to first understand is that there are steps to mold remediation,\u201d said Mario Gonzalez, of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nMold Problems In Homes And Businesses Can Be Alleviated By Qualified Professionals - Glens Falls Business Journal<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2017\/09\/mold-problems-homes-businesses-can-alleviated-qualified-professionals\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mold Problems In Homes And Businesses Can Be Alleviated By Qualified Professionals - 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