Basement Mold and Mildew
Is your home making you sick?
Upstate New York living is one of the worst areas in the country for healthy living environment. We have more humidity and moisture problems than anywhere else. In addition, New York State does not have the building codes, nor required inspections that we need in order to be educated enough to be aware of how our home is negatively impacting our lives. You don’t have to wake up in the morning with a runny nose from mold to know that you have a mold problem within your residence. Some of the most dangerous cases are the ones that go unnoticed or symptoms are ignored.
My name is Joe Tedesco, owner of KineticBasement.com. It is my goal to make homes healthy to live in rather than the silent killers that many homes are. I say silent because most people are either unaware or in denial that it is their home that is making them sick.
Common tell tale signs that your home may not be healthy
- Odors are generally a direct result of rot or mold growth ( Severe Issue)
- Standing water of any kind or history of water problems in the home
- Drafts allowing moisture to come in
- Open drainage trenches or sump pits introduce moisture in the home
- Use of organic materials in basement such as wood , carpet , sheetrock or paneling not meant for high moisture areas
- Any area in home with humidity levels of higher than 50% have mold growth of some kind
Medical Symptoms Related to Mold Exposure
- Lethargic : decreased energy
- Forgetfulness
- Ill Temperament
- Dry Eyes , Crust in eyes
- Allergies , Nose and Throat irritation
- Lowered immune system ( Less resistant to common colds)
- Duration of colds prolonged
- Sugar cravings as well as craving for foods high in molds ex: cheeses, beer, wine breads, etc
- Reactions to antibiotics