Mold Growth After Water Damage

6/28/2019 (Permalink)

Mold started growing in this home after water damage went undiscovered for a week.

Mold is commonly found on wet building materials. Mold colonies grow on building surfaces such as wood and drywall that act as food. There are hundreds of different species of mold, and each one prefers to grow in a slightly different environment. Most mold species grow best in warm, humid environments on wet or damp surfaces, but some can grow in extremely cold or hot environments. The length of time it takes for a mold colony to grow varies based on the species of mold, and how close the environment is to that species' ideal environment. Many can form large, visible colonies in as little as 72 hours. To prevent mold growth in your home, it is important to start the mitigation process as quickly as possible after water damage is discovered.