{"id":449,"date":"2020-02-11T20:32:10","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T20:32:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/?p=449"},"modified":"2024-05-04T14:26:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-04T14:26:57","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-wet-walls-and-mold-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drywallindianapolis.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-wet-walls-and-mold-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About Wet Walls and Mold Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your home or commercial property has wet walls, or walls that sweat<\/a> with condensation, then you may have a mold problem on your hands sooner than later. Mold grows in dark and moist environments; and since the inside of a wall is dark, when it\u2019s wet, the porous wall material turns into a mold incubator. Wall boards, plywood, drywall, and other wall surfaces are quite absorbent, and can grow mold any time of year if it retains enough moisture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the meantime, continue reading to learn what you need to\nknow about the correlation between wet, sweaty walls and mold outbreaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Black and Green Mold<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common types of mold found growing in wet\nwalls is called Stachybotrys Chartarum<\/em>, or black mold, and has a\ngreenish-black hue. This is not your typical harmless bathroom mold you\u2019ve seen\na time or two in your life; this mold is toxic, and can cause respiratory\ncomplications and illnesses after long-term exposure or inhalation. In the case\nof black mold, or any other mold growth in wet walls, it is crucial to\noutsource immediate mold removal and drywall replacement services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since mold is hazardous to our health, it is safer to have a\nprofessional company remove moldy walls and mold growth, rather than attempting\nto do it yourself. Remember, the mold is not the only problem with wet walls,\nthe water leak is also an issue. Moldy wet walls will require drywall removal,\ndrywall replacement, mold removal, plumbing repairs, water leak diagnostics,\nand fresh paint. This seems like a lot for fixing wet walls, but there is a\nsolution for that too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drywall Repair Services for Moldy Walls<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Wet walls can be caused by several things, but mostly poor\nplumbing or leaky pipes. Hiring a team of contractors is the best approach to\nfixing a wet wall mold problem. It is important to have a plumbing contractor\nprovide professional diagnostics to determine the cause of your wet walls. From\nthere, you need a professional drywall contractor to properly replace the\ndamaged areas, and ensure they will withstand future humidity and moisture risks.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indianapolis Drywall Repair Services at a Price You Can Afford<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call Drywall by Renso at 317-269-7319<\/strong> for professional drywall repair and installation<\/a> in Indianapolis, Indiana. We are highly-trained and licensed drywall contractors that offer a wide range of drywall services for residential and commercial properties. Trust us for outstanding results at a competitive price! Call 317-269-7319 to request an estimate for Indianapolis drywall repair, today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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