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Five Signs That You Need Mold Damage Cleanup Help

Mold growth is one of the most common issues that homeowners encounter. The unfortunate fact is that the vast majority of major mold problems can be easily prevented if only the mold had been removed more promptly. To remove mold promptly, it’s important that you are able to recognize the signs of a mold problem before it grows out of hand. Here are five of these signs that you need professional mold remediation help from our mold damage experts at Team K in the Aurora area.

 A Recent Water Damage Event

This is an obvious reason why you should look for mold problems in your home. Mold can begin growing extremely quickly after a flood (around 24-48 hours) so if your home has been recently flooded, your home is at extreme risk of mold growth. In addition, you should make sure that you remove the water from your home as quickly as possible during the restoration process to hopefully prevent any mold from growing in the first place.

 Staining And Discoloration

Staining and discoloration is an indication of a serious water damage problem. In turn, a water damage problem this serious will almost surely lead to a mold problem as well. If the mold problem is severe enough, it’s possible the staining and discoloration may even be a result of mold in the first place. Thus, you should commence water and mold damage cleanup practices as soon as you notice a problem such as this.

 A Musty Odor

Is there a musty odor that prevails, or comes and goes? Some molds are odorous when colonizing. Although some species do not cause odors, when a musty, moldy odor is combined with other criteria, one can conclude that mold is present. Even if mold is not visible, remediation may be necessary. Moreover, you likely won’t be able to recognize a musty odor from just a small concentration of mold. Thus, if you do detect such an odor the problem is likely serious and deserves your immediate attention.

 Unexplained Health Problems

Mold can cause an entire battery of health problems. Usually, these symptoms are relatively minor and include coughing, sneezing, sore throat, itchy eyes, and skin irritation. In severe cases, mold can cause more serious respiratory symptoms. Although, more severe symptoms are typically only common in those who have weakened immune systems, to begin with. Either way, if you are experiencing any such symptoms for no apparent reason, you should begin looking for potential mold damage.

 Sagging Walls Or Ceilings

Sagging walls and ceilings are indications of severe water damage. When water damage becomes this severe, mold growth is almost inevitable. Thus, you should not waste any time beginning the mold removal process if you notice this issue.

 Professional Mold Damage Cleanup In Aurora

Don’t let a mold problem grow out of control in your home! Call us at Team K in Aurora today if you suspect mold and need a professional mold damage team to help.

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Avoiding Frozen Pipe Water Damage

February in Colorado brings perfect powder, amazing animals, and a winter wonderland in nature. However, the inside of your home could face some serious risks due to frozen water pipes, broken water lines and water damage. Homes left unoccupied without regulated heating face even more risk.

Frozen pipes are a problem for a couple of reasons:

·         Any lack of running water is inconvenient for the homeowner but it can also wreak havoc on your appliances that require a flow, such as ice makers.

·         Once the actual water in the pipe freezes, a pressure is created between the closed faucet and the blockage that can build up to a point that causes the pipe to explode.

·         If the pipe bursts outside, this could also create dangerous slippery conditions while the temperatures are below freezing.

When the water starts to thaw out, your home could be facing massive damages.

Some Signs Of Frozen Pipes

The most obvious sign is a lack of running water. If a mainline is frozen, it can cause minimal or no water to run through your faucets. When you see wet or frosted pipes, it is an indication to turn off your faucets to prevent them from bursting. Damp walls and ceilings can be from water leaking from frozen pipes in basements or attics. And lastly, rely on your nose. If your sinks, toilets, bathtubs, or drains have a bad odor, it can be the result of poor drainage due to a broken pipe.

Precautions To Prevent Freezing Pipes:

Clean your gutters so melting snow and ice can flow freely

·         Turn on your faucets and allow them to drip slowly. Moving water will prevent freezing.

·         Heat your house to a minimum of 65 degrees in the winter

·         Open cabinet doors below sinks. It will help allow warm air to circulate.

·         Drain your water system if you’re away for an extended time.

·         Disconnect all gardening hoses and install covers on all outside faucets.

·         Identify the location of the main water valve and the valve on your water heater.

·         Wrap pipes nearest to exterior walls and in crawl spaces with pipe insulation or with heating tape.

·         Close all windows near water pipes; cover or close open-air vents.

·         Heat your basement and seal your windows.

·         If you plan to be away from home for an extended period of time, shut off water supply valves to your washing machine.

·         Seal air leaks surrounding or near pipes.

·         Keep garage doors closed if there are water supply lines in the garage.

Tip: Unheated attics were the most common cause of burst pipes so inspect your space for vulnerabilities.

If A Pipe Freezes

If a faucet or pipe inside your house freezes, you can thaw it using a good hair dryer. When thawing a pipe, start thawing it nearest to the faucet. Make sure the faucet is turned on so that melted water can drip out.

If A Pipe Bursts

You have no time to waste, take these steps immediately:

·         Shut off the water at the main valve.

·         If the break is in a hot water pipe, the valve on top of the water heater should be closed.

·         Call Team K Services for immediate response. Keep an emergency number nearby for quick access.

·         Take proper precautions to avoid an electrical shock from being in or near standing water.

Water Damage Restoration InDenver

Team K Services is #1 choice when it comes to water damage restoration in Denver. We can quickly extract standing water, dry the affected areas to get your property back to pre-loss condition as quickly and as safely as possible.. Team K has live managers on call all the time, you will never deal with an answering service. They offer direct insurance billing to facilitate the relationship with the insurer and promote timely payment. And most importantly, they will arrive at your door in 90 minutes or less when you suffer from a water or fire disaster. For 24 hour service, call 720-605-5183.