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Basement Waterproofing - Wet Basement in Sainte Genevieve, MO
When the owners of this Sainte Genevieve basement called Woods Basement Systems for a free inspection, they warned that black mold had grown on their carpet. Mold needs three things to grow: a moist environment, a food source and warm temperature. This finished basement had hidden leaks behind the wood walls that had soaked the carpet. If carpet and walls are made out of organic materials, they may provide a food source for mold. Heating the basement during cooler months and warmer weather outside can give mold the right temperature it needs to take hold. Mold spores and other allergens in basement air end up being dispersed throughout the home due to the stack effect. The stack effect is the normal air circulation throughout the home when warm air rises and creates a vacuum that draws cooler air from the basement or crawlspace upward. That means that the air from the wet basement is being breathed in by the homeowner and their family on every level of the home.