In Escondido and the rest of the Greater San Diego area, homes have been exposed to many threats, such as water damage, storm damage, and humid conditions. While these factors alone can be uncomfortable or damaging to a residence, they can also allow for secondary effects like mold growth. When you see mold in your household, does this mean that professional remediators must push for demolition and reconstruction? 

The Damage Mold Can Do to Building Materials

First and foremost, our professionals at California Construction Superior offer rapid, thorough mold removal for Escondido homes and businesses. Because of the knowledge of how many building materials could become impacted by migrating mold colonies, a remediation roster that can also complete potential repairs and build-back services becomes a wise investment for your residence. Mold can affect several areas of your property:

• Drywall: Over a relatively short exposure, mold colonies can weaken and deteriorate the organic materials used in drywall panels. This results in substantial decay and the compromise of other connected structural systems, such as the ceiling.
• Framing/Plywood: Mold decomposes wood framing and plywood, which is used as the skeletal structure of your home’s construction. Colonies can release an enzyme into wood products that breaks down their organic matter and converts it to food for the organism, effectively weakening the material the longer this process continues.
• Carpeting: Moldy carpets are rarely able to be saved, especially when the colonies have moved beyond the backing material to the padding and subflooring. 
• Wallpaper: Organic finishing materials like wallpaper can be an initial host for mold colonies, spreading over the surface and spotting. Mold can impact the material itself, the glue used to adhere it to the main wall surface, and the underlying substrate. 

Preserving Building Materials When Possible

We understand the importance of saving damaged materials and contents when we can, so our responding California Construction Superior professionals prioritize this. However, having a competent team to complete the removal and safe handling of contaminated materials is helpful. We keep you informed throughout the entire process, containing the workspace to limit cross-contamination, dust migration, and other unpleasant effects as we eliminate and replace the ruined material with new ones. 

California Construction Superior Will Help

Most homeowners will face mold growth in some capacity during their residences’ lifetimes. When you discover mold in your property, contact the team that can help you document the damage, remove the mold, discard destroyed materials, and rebuild your life. We are ready to help 24/7 at (858) 676-0800.