ᐅ House Mold – Is Mold Removal Necessary?

Created on: 15 Feb 2020 14:03

HilfeHilfe

HilfeHilfe15 Feb 2020 14:03

Hello, I noticed the following on my house today (6 years old). Is this mold? Does it need to be removed?

Close-up of a damaged concrete foundation: peeling plaster, cracks, and gravel on the ground.

Close-up of a crumbling concrete block with a hole and rough, fragmented surface.

Corner exterior wall with rough white plaster, black door frame, and gray paving stones.

Close-up of a damaged concrete edge with spalling, gravel, and leaves.

seat8815 Feb 2020 14:10

I don't see any mold in the pictures, only that the paint or plaster is peeling. The wall is probably damp, for some reason...

HilfeHilfe15 Feb 2020 14:13

What can be done about dampness?

nordanney15 Feb 2020 14:16

HilfeHilfe schrieb:

What can be done about dampness?

Drying

It looks like moisture is rising from below. So, dig around and check. Once you identify the cause, fix the problem, for example, by renewing the waterproofing.

HilfeHilfe15 Feb 2020 14:16

nordanney schrieb:

Drying

It looks like moisture is rising from below. So dig up and take a look. Once you find the cause, fix the problem, for example, by renewing the waterproofing.

Ok, thanks. Is this a complicated process? Remove the stones, dig, install a dimpled membrane, and that’s it?

lastdrop15 Feb 2020 19:24

No, unfortunately it’s not that simple. Take a look at "basement waterproofing" and "seal coating."

ᐅ House Mold – Is Mold Removal Necessary?

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