Wilmington North Carolina Real estate Topic.

Dehumidifiers remove humidity from the air. Since moisture is one of the critical requirements for mold growth, and can be controlled, it is a logical strategy. In order to be effective the humidity levels in the structure must be aggressively lowered and maintained. The necessary relative humidity level is determined by the coldest surface area in the structure. In Northern climates the foundation can be considered the coldest surface during humid periods, because the ground temperature remains approximately 520F. In the South, portions of the air conditioning duct work probably represents the coldest points. The air in the structure must be dehumidified to a dew point (saturation temperature) lower than these coldest spots.

In case of a water damage.

The biggest mistakes people make when experience water damage! Walk into standing water while the power is still on. Walk from wet on to a hard surface without caution of slipping. Use newspaper on floor (ink will transfer). Delay drying (with the present of moisture and food source, one spore can generate into 1 million in 24 hours and form mold colonies). Fix the damage before proper drying. (verify its dry by a professional) Turn off air conditioning in humid place (stop drywall from cave down, counter tops from warping, books, content ext. Its not only floors that get wet! You should also check ceilings walls and crawl spaces. Ignore mold (musty smell indicate microbial growth, microorganism lean to defend themselves, and new generation come back stronger every time you use bleach) Hiring the first random contractor available. Since clear decision is absent in desperate time.

Omar Kharbat www.sanosteam.com