Basement Mold and Mildew

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A wet basement can not only ruin personal possessions and make you lose living space, but it can affect the health of you and your family. Mold and mildew thrive and grow in wet, dark places. When mold and mildew forms in your wet basement, it goes into the air that you breathe.

This can cause a variety of health issues including:

• Sinus congestion
• Runny nose
• Eye irritation
• Coughing
• Respiratory problems
• Throat irritation
• Sneezing
• Asthma

Mold and mildew so not always present themselves. If you have a finished basement, for instance, wet insulation behind drywall could spur mold growth (as could moisture on the drywall itself).

Other than the most tell-tale (water flooding the floor), there are other signs of basement water problems to watch out for. There are things to be aware of that can indicate moisture is coming into your basement.

• Damp walls or floors
• Musty odors
• High humidity
• Water stains
• Wet or damp insulation
• Condensation on pipes or ductwork

If you notice signs like these, you probably have moisture issues and could have mold and mildew growth. Let the professionals at Jerry's Waterproofing come and inspect your home and offer you waterproofing solutions to help keep your basement dry and prevent mold and mildew.

Basement Mold and Mildew Solutions We Offer in Nebraska & Iowa

There are two steps to dealing with basement mold and mildew. The first is getting rid of the mold and making any necessary repairs caused by it (i.e. replacing impacted drywall or insulation). The second is making sure that the mold doesn't come back. That is where we come in.

Jerry's Waterproofing offers several solutions for waterproofing. These include:

• Interior drainage system
• Exterior drainage system
• Sump pumps

Both interior and exterior drainage systems can be effective in keeping your basement dry. Which is preferable depends on variables ranging from how the water is getting into your basement to your home's landscaping. We are dedicated to ensuring that we recommend the system that will both best fit your home and best solve your water problems so mold doesn't have a chance to reappear.

If you have a crawl space foundation rather than a basement one, we also offer crawl space repair and encapsulation to prevent mold and mildew growth. All of the products we use for basement waterproofing are manufactured by Earth Contact Products, the leader in the industry.

Want to Consult with a Waterproofing Expert Near Your in the Omaha Area About Preventing Mold & Mildew Growth? Contact Jerry's Waterproofing

If your basement moisture is causing mold and mildew to grow in your Iowa or Nebraska home, contact us at Jerry's Waterproofing right away. We will determine the right basement waterproofing method for your home!