How a Hot or Cold Day Affects Mold Damage in Knoxville

9/18/2017 (Permalink)

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Mold Proliferation Does Vary with Temperature Changes and Other Factors

While stopping mold growth is very difficult without adequate tools and training, slowing (or accelerating) expansion could be as simple as changing your thermostat. Mold is hardy by nature, but that does not mean it is invulnerable to environmental changes. The key to controlling mold damage in Knoxville could very well be careful climate control. Before calling SERVPRO to your home, consider what each of these conditions can do to affect mold growth.
 
Warm Temperatures
The ideal conditions for mold damage in Knoxville tend to involve temperatures at or slightly above room temperature. These temperatures are not only the most comfortable for humans, but also for most types of mold. Mold usually grows fastest when your home is in its default state. While cranking up the air conditioning or turning off the heat may help to slow the spread of mold, it will also likely create uncomfortable conditions for you, so consider carefully any changes you make. Ask SERVPRO about the moisture factor in mold proliferation.
 
Cold Temperatures
Few types of mold grow well in colder climes as warmer ones. In northern parts of the country, the fungi are much more common in the summer, as freezing temperatures present a serious impediment to efficient growth. However, living in low temperatures can create safety hazards, meaning that a cold day only tends to advantage non-climate-controlled parts of the home such as garages and outdoor areas.
 
Summer Heat
Particularly hot summer days can be either harmful or helpful, depending on conditions. Unfortunately, most hot days in Knoxville tend to carry with them conditions of high humidity, fostering increased mold growth. Sometimes, however, hot and dry air can help to eliminate moisture and deny vital nutrients to the mold. Using those principles, SERVPRO technicians may also take advantage of specialized lamps to target patches of mold growth with concentrated heat.
 
SERVPRO of Rocky Hill / Sequoyah Hills / South Knoxville is available year-round to respond to your call for help. If you have found mold damage in your home, call us today at (865) 862-8907.

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