Drywall is a frequently used building material made from gypsum. Most of the builders have used it in their construction for years. Sometimes you notice that there is a black spot growing on your drywall. You know that this is mold and you know that how ugly it looks but do you know it is necessary to remove it.
Eliminating the mold from your drywall is not only for the purpose of beauty of your wall but it is a factor related to your family health issue. You have to keep in mind that mold can create a serious health hazardous to your family.
Drywall is an organic porous material which is a good medium for mold growth. Mold growth on drywall occurs due to humidity and dampness in your house. If your drywall is painted there is a hope that it can be recovered from mold but if you have an unpainted drywall then there is no way to recover. The only way to recover is to replace the drywall with new.
Sometimes you may not notice mold growing on your drywall. But if you notice that you or your family members have some allergic problem such as cough, sneezing, cold like symptom, skin irritation, etc then you can assume that there could be any hidden mold growing behind your drywall. So you need to take some precaution to avoid this. It is always a best way to prevent problem before it occurs. Install dehumidifier to control the home’s humidity. Check for leaks in roof or in pipes it can cause the moisture and moisture helps to mold growth. Check the basement if there is any leak from where underground water is making the dampness to the whole house. If there is any discoloration in drywall check it properly. If you follow that type of basic rules you can prevent mold growth onto the drywall.
How can you remove mold from drywall? It’s not a simple task like scrubbing and remove. Because drywall is a porous material the contamination should be beneath the wall. It’ll be good for you to take help from the professional mold removal company.