Flash floods are one of the deadliest and most dangerous storm-related weather hazards in the world. As the word implies, flash floods happen suddenly, leaving little amount of time for warning. They usually happens in-streams, canyons, or dry river beds. It occurs when water flows into a region faster than it can be absorbed into…
Mold is one of the silent problems that may suddenly emerge inside your home and property. If not attended to immediately, mold can spread throughout your whole house or building, which means potential threats to your health. ServiceMaster of Savannah has compiled these facts about mold and mold damage in Savannah, Georgia. What to Know About…
Time will not cooperate with you after a water disaster. The longer you’re going to wait for the restoration to be done, the greater the chances your items become unrecoverable. It would also pave the way to acquiring risky growths of mold damage if you don’t act immediately and decisively by contacting ServiceMaster of Savannah. After…
Mold in your home can be deadly. Mold grows anywhere there is moisture for an extended period of time. Almost every material can become infected with mold. The time it takes for mold to start growing is around 48 hours. Mold can do damage to your home inside and out. The greater risk, however, is the…
Mold accumulates in damp and poorly ventilated buildings. Inhaling mold fragments or spores can inflame the airways, causing nasal congestion, wheezing, chest tightness, coughing and throat irritation. Prolonged exposure to high levels of indoor dampness can reduce lung function and cause chronic health problems such as asthma. Those who already suffer from asthma and allergies…
Black water is the most dangerous type of water damage. It is usually caused by sewage backups which throw out sewage into the open. If you are experiencing water damage, you may think there could be any difference. Actually, a broken pipe inside your home is a better scenario than a sewer backup or a…
Mold is not an uncommon problem, and many of us wrongly assume that it’s no big deal if we ever find some. As well as looking unsightly however, regular and long-term exposure to mold can, in people with underlying health issues, leading to the worsening of asthma symptoms, and it can even trigger attacks like:…