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Home Mold & Dust Mite Problems in Connecticut

Information on Controlling Mold, Rot, And Dust Mite Problems in CT

  • Extensive basement rot found in West Hartford by Connecticut Basement Systems
  • A dehumidifier being vented into a finished basement
  • A dehumidifier being vented into a finished basement
  • a sealed crawl space installation in Hamden
  • The word mold written with a finger on a moldy wood wall in Poughkeepsie
  • Mold destroyed debris sitting on a sidewalk in Trumbull
  • furniture in a Glastonbury basement destroyed by mold and dust mites

Understanding mold in the home. Mold and dust mites are some of the most frustrating and irritating problems you may experience as a homeowner. High levels of humidity in a home can greatly elevate the presence of mold and dust mites within, greatly affecting both your health and your home, especially if you're sensitive to mold.

Problems with mold. A large presence of mold and mildew in the basement or crawl space can significantly worsen over time. Severe damage from mold can affect your home and personal property, while allergens from mold spores and dust mite waste damage your health. 

How can we help? We install moisture proof systems in both crawl spaces and basements to prevent high humidity levels and moisture from entering the home, and we've done so for over 25 years!

We provide FREE mold & dust mite control quotes to homeowners in our service area, covering both the Connecticut area. Some of the areas include: Stamford, Norwalk, West Hartford, Greenwich, Fairfield, White Plains, Hamden, Poughkeepsie, Milford, Trumbull and cities nearby!

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Common humidity problems:

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A company you can trust

At Connecticut Basement Systems, we can help you find easy solutions for controlling mold, dust mites, rot, and humidity in your home.

Our warrantied products can eliminate sources of standing water. We can also seal your basement or crawl space from outside humidity, while our energy-efficient dehumidifiers keep your space dry and healthier than ever.

We've been fixing damp, moldy spaces since 1987, and we have the experience and products you need to keep your space dry all the time!

Mold & dust mite health facts

  1. Dust mites & mold eat organic materials: That means any organic material at all. Dust, fabric, fiberglass resins and dyes, drywall, wallpaper, glue, paint, wood, or anything else is enough to keep it growing. As for dust mites, 1,000 of these critters can live in a single gram of dust, each one creating 20 waste pellets per day.
  2. Mold can live in the cold: Ever see mold in a refrigerator? Research shows that as long as the temperature is above 40 °F (4 °C), mold can grow and spread.
  3. Mold & dust mites grow fast: Mold can begin to grow in a home in as little as 24-48 hours, with a billion mold spores growing on a single foot of drywall. A single female dust mite can lay upwards of 250 eggs in its three-month life span.
  4. Mold leads to insurance woes: Due to tens of thousands of mold-related lawsuits being filed, most general liability and property insurance companies now exclude mold insurance from their policies.
  5. Mold destroys your home: Professional Builder Magazine warns that mold will dramatically lower the value of your home. A home worth $250,000 can easily have $100,000 in mold problems. Mold can even lead to structural damage to your home!
  6. Mold spores can damage your health: Mold spore exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Mold and dust mite waste is connected to allergies, asthma, and other breathing issues. Even dead mold spores can be damaging to your health.
  7. Dust mite waste is highly allergenic: 90% of patients show dermal reactivity to dust mite waste and 10% of the general population is also sensitive. Dust mite waste makes up 80-90% of the allergic component of house dust, containing 15 potent allergens that sensitize and trigger allergic reactions. In fact, American Family Physician states that "controlling dust mites is the most important thing you can do in your house to make your asthma and allergies better."
  8. Mold & dust mites are sneaky: Mold can grow in fiberglass insulation, behind drywall panels, and behind wallpaper. Dust mites can live in furniture, cloth, and pillows. Just because you don't see a problem does not mean that one does not exist.

To sum it up: As Glenn Fellman, executive director of the Indoor Air Quality Association states, "If you are reacting to a problem because somebody's been sick, you've waited way too long to address indoor air quality." The best way to protect yourself is to prevent the mold or dust mite problem before it begins!

Mold & Mildew Alert!

Water can also rise directly through the porous concrete of a slab floor.

Carpet or wood installed on the concrete will trap this moisture underneath, resulting in mold and rot. Be sure to seal your floor before installing carpet or organic materials.

Controlling mold, rot & dust mites in Connecticut

Mold won't fix itself. Mold and dust mites thrive in conditions where there are high levels of humidity and moisture prevalent. Both mold and dust mites need moisture from the air to survive. When humidity levels drop below 60% they will not be able to thrive.

Our company helps local homeowners live healthier lifestyles with our innovative and award-winning solutions, designed to address indoor humidity and moisture. By sealing out humidity from the outside air and installing a dehumidifier, you can protect yourself from mold and dust mite problems. 

Since 1987, we have helped homeowners, like you, improve indoor environments and air quality, spanning all across Connecticut. Contact us today for a free moisture control quote to find out what's troubling your home and how we can repair it. 

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Common Home Mold

Mold spores are present nearly everywhere, growing when they meet sufficient temperature, moisture, and organic material to grow.

50% of homes have at least one resident with allergies, with the American Lung Association showing that 88 million Americans suffering from some sort of respiratory distress. 90% of people with allergies show sensitivity to mold spores.

Dust Mites

Dust mites are microscopic arachnids that live in your home, most often in carpeting, sofas, pillows, and other cushioned furniture.

Dust mites create allergenic fecal material, which they release into the air as much as 20 times a day. Dust mites live in humid areas, absorbing moisture directly from the air.

Black Mold

Black Mold is a highly toxic mold that is rare but dangerous when it grows in the home.

Black mold spores host a fungus that produces carcinogenic "mycotoxins" that are linked to ailments such as liver cancer, lung cancer, chronic liver damage, acute or chronic nervous system damage, endocrine problems, and others.

Rot and Decay

Mold and rot can begin to form in damp wood in as little as 24-48 hours.

If allowed to damage wood unchecked, rot, mold, and dry rot can lead to many thousands of dollars worth of damage to a home. In the case of dry rot, a 75% loss of toughness can be caused by a 1% weight loss. Rot and mold in wood should be addressed as soon as possible.

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