New basement finishing means facing an old foe – don’t let mold spoil your dream.

Mold could easily ruin your dream of creating a useful living space out of your basement. This is not being said to dishearten you, and if you follow the advice in this article then you will be spared this problem. In those instances where it is a problem this will be because people begin their new basement finishing project without paying any attention to mold-proofing the room. Some people have been even known to panel over mold and this is a terrible idea. If you don’t want your new basement finishing project to turn into a disaster you will need to get rid of the mold. In fact you should always get rid of mold.

Maybe you are wondering why you even need to bother with mold. Why not just ignore it? The problem with this is that mold is known to be responsible for a whole host of medical problems. It can also cost a fortune to remove if it is left too long; in fact people have needed to completely gut their house from top to bottom because of it. Mold can trigger allergies, exacerbate breathing problems, causes Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, cause infections, lead to toxic poisoning, and cause miscarriage. Mold really isn’t something that you can just ignore and hope it goes away; it won’t. If you have mold you must deal with it swiftly.

When you begin you new basement finishing project your first job should be to check for any mold down there. If you have lots of junk down there you will need to remove all this before you can begin your remodeling, and this offers the idea opportunity to search for any of this fungus. Mold loves basements because they tend to be damp and poorly ventilated. While you are investigating your basement you should also search for any evidence of dampness because this can be the source of potential problems in the future.

If you find mold you will need to remove it. Mold can be toxic so make sure you protect yourself with a face mask and eye protection. It is recommended that you use a chemical that has been specially designed for killing mold and follow the instructions exactly. You will also need find out why the mold appeared in the first place and eradicate this cause. Throughout your new basement finishing project you need to ensure that you are not creating conditions that will encourage mold.

About the Author:

Charles Boday is a Certified Mold Inspector and Contractor, graduate from Certified Mold Inspector & Contractors Institute. He has worked with some of the countries top scientists seeking alternative poison-free mold remediation techniques. He has testified as an expert foundation witness and is the Author of the books, The Ultra Dry Basement.