{"id":204,"date":"2017-12-08T21:00:02","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T21:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=204"},"modified":"2024-07-26T19:55:20","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T19:55:20","slug":"tips-for-mildew-and-mold-protection-after-heavy-rains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/tips-for-mildew-and-mold-protection-after-heavy-rains\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Mildew and Mold Protection After Heavy Rains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We have all grown up with the annual phrase, \u201cApril Showers Brings May Flowers.\u201d And it is so true! But sometimes, the rainy season doesn\u2019t stop in April, and instead, continues throughout the entire year. Rain is certainly good for the environment, however, there is a downside to all the moisture caused by this much precipitation, which is the potential for mold and mildew growth. In the wintertime, the likelihood of mold growth is higher since snow and ice add to the total amount of precipitation. For home and property owners, basements, crawl spaces, attics, air ducts, and even HVAC systems are primary targets because they harness the perfect dark and wet environment that mold thrives on.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_205\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"size-large wp-image-205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Drywall-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1512766718609-1024x599.jpg\" alt=\"Drywall Installation and Repair 317-269-7319\" width=\"640\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Drywall-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1512766718609-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Drywall-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1512766718609-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Drywall-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1512766718609-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Drywall-Service-Indianapolis-Indiana-2-e1512766718609.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-205\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drywall Installation and Repair 317-269-7319<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>Managing Mold and Mildew Outbreaks<\/h1>\n<p>It is vital to do what you can to prevent mold and mildew growth in your home. It is equally important to remediate areas of your home that have mold and mildew damage, such as drywall, ceilings, fur downs, inlays, and more. Fortunately, you can easily protect your property from mold and mildew outbreaks, as well as, manage them if they occurs. Continue reading to learn how to keep your home or property protected from mold and mildew, and what to do if your home has experienced structural damages as a result of an outbreak.<\/p>\n<h1>Tips for Preventing Mold and Mildew Growth Indoors:<\/h1>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Re-caulk weather-stripping on doors and windows to lock in conditioned air.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Eliminate leaves and debris from downspouts and gutters to support proper drainage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Leave one inch of space between furniture and walls to promote increased air circulation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Ensure that downspouts are facing downwards and slope away from the property.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Maintain indoor humidity levels between 30% and 50%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Check for water stains on walls and ceilings (<em>contact a professional if present<\/em>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Check for condensation or moisture build-up on windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u2611<\/strong> <span style=\"color: gray;\">Contact a licensed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indianapolis drywall repair company<\/a> for affordable and professional drywall replacement services following mold remediation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1>Drywall by Renso<\/h1>\n<p><strong>Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> to request a free estimate for drywall installation in Indianapolis, Indiana. We offer a wide range of drywall services, for both residential and commercial properties, including new construction homes, remodels, repairs, metal stud framing, ceiling grids, and more. Call 317-269-7319 and speak with our Indianapolis drywall contractors about your home remodeling needs, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have all grown up with the annual phrase, \u201cApril Showers Brings May Flowers.\u201d And it is so true! But sometimes, the rainy season doesn\u2019t stop in April, and instead, continues throughout the entire year. Rain is certainly good for &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/tips-for-mildew-and-mold-protection-after-heavy-rains\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[76,27,28,75,77,78],"class_list":["post-204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-drywall-advice","tag-drywall-mold","tag-indianapolis-drywall-contractors","tag-indianapolis-drywall-repair","tag-indianapolis-drywall-replacement","tag-mold-mildew-protection","tag-prevent-mold"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=204"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":723,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/204\/revisions\/723"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}