Have you checked your home for mold lately? Mold in the home can be dangerous, but unfortunately, it can also be difficult to find. Knowing the common signs of mold, ranging from a musty smell to allergies symptoms, makes it easier to detect.

Signs of Mold in Your Home

1. Allergies: If you or someone in your family is suddenly showing symptoms of allergies, mold may be the culprit. Such symptoms can include sneezing, sore eyes, and a runny nose, all of which will be noticeably worse when at home.
2. Smell: Have you been noticing a moldy smell throughout your home or just in specific areas? If so, you may have hidden mold growth.
3. Mold Growth: The clearest sign of mold in your home is mold growth. Mold can have a range of different visual traits, including various colors, shapes, and sizes. You may find mold that is black, white, green, or blue. While smaller patches can be difficult to spot, it is important to check thoroughly as these small spots can quickly spread. Furthermore, one spot means that there can be many more.
4. Condensation: If your home has a significant amount of condensation, this could be a sign of mold. Windows and pipes are typical problem spots and should be checked for high condensation levels.
5. Headaches: Frequent headaches are another common sign of mold in your home. If you have toxic mold, you may also experience dizziness and have trouble concentrating.

Eliminate Mold in Your Home

While it may be more cost-effective initially, we recommend that you avoid simple DIY methods when trying to eliminate mold. Many homeowners use paints and bleach to rid their homes of moisture and mold, but unfortunately, these methods are not effective in the long run.

Instead, we suggest you remedy the cause of mold by keeping water out of your home permanently. One way to do this is with the Hydraway Drainage System. This system first involves concrete waterproofing, an inexpensive solution that repairs any cracks in your home’s foundation and keeps moisture out. We use both epoxy and urethane injections, adding structural soundness to your foundation and preventing further cracks from appearing.

The second component to our drainage system is the Hydraway Waterproofing System. This consists of three components that work together to push water away from your home. This method can handle 70% more water than other drainage systems. It relieves hydrostatic pressure on your foundation, further preventing moisture from infiltrating.

Finally, we recommend our moisture barrier systems to fight against mold in your home. We offer both basement and crawl space liners; a wall paneling system that keeps moisture out of your basement, while Intech also offers a crawl space encapsulation system. Both systems are very durable, simple to clean, and they brighten your basement and crawl space.

Why Choose Intech Anchoring?

At Intech Anchoring, we offer over 20 years of experience with both residential and commercial waterproofing systems. Call us today at 800-223-7015 to learn more about our solutions for combating mold in your home.