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Allergies are something that most people associate with things like spring days and indoor pets. However, one of the most common causes of allergies can be found in your own home – mold. Normally associated only with bathrooms, mold can be found anywhere in your home, especially if you live in a humid southern state like Georgia.
Persistent Health Problems
Mold grows where moisture doesn’t evaporate properly. This can often be places you do not expect like under rugs or even furniture. Mold can especially thrive when your home has storm damage which isn’t readily seen. For example, that tree branch which you didn’t think caused any damage may very well have created a crack which allows rainwater to seep into your home, causing mold to grow. Having your home inspected for mold is one of the best steps to help fight chronic allergies.
Asbestos
Another possible allergy vector is asbestos. While banned in modern homes since 1971, there are millions of older homes which have asbestos lurking in them without their owners knowing it’s there in places like their vinyl flooring. If you have an older home, you owe it to your family to have your home inspected by a professional mold and mildew removal service in Georgia.
Contact Parker Young Contruction to learn more about the measures you can take to protect your home and family from mold and asbestos dangers.