Rainwater enters roofing systems through cracks, gaps, and holes in shingles and other materials, creating environments ideal for mold growth. Most mold strains thrive in dark, damp conditions, and can cause severe roof harm. Review what your mold removal service in Orange County wants you to know about the hazards of roof mold.
Triggers Allergic Reactions
Mold within a roofing system can enter air conditioning ductwork or attics, causing spores to invade your home. The detrimental fungus can also wash off of your roof during storms and get tracked in by you and your family members. No matter how mold from a roof becomes a household problem, it can trigger allergic reactions such as coughing, sneezing, wheezing, throat irritation, sinus congestion, and eye watering.
If you and your family experience these symptoms and cannot explain them any other way, such as the recent arrival of a friend’s cat, mold is the likely culprit. Mold inspection services by your Orange County team identify the source of the mold and the extent of the infestation to help you create a remediation plan.
Causes Structural Damage
Mold breaks down decaying organic matter in the natural world, such as dead trees. It does not distinguish between trees and your roof rafters, causing these supportive roof materials to prematurely deteriorate. As mold consumes wooden rafters, your roofing system becomes increasingly unstable. Sagging sections can result, if not a partial or complete roof collapse. Annual roof inspections combined with routine gutter cleaning significantly reduces the risk of roof mold. Without regular cleanings, gutters become clogged with leaves and other organic debris, causing rainwater to back up under shingles and enter your roofing system.
Helps Attract Pests
Since mold breaks down and subsequently weakens roof materials, it creates an ideal environment for pests. Rodents such as mice, rats, and squirrels can gnaw through compromised materials and enter your attic, causing additional problems like chewed electrical wiring. Pests also urinate and defecate in their “new homes,” which increases the risk of disease exposure when you enter your attic and creates a serious mess to clean up.
For mold inspection and removal services in Orange County, please contact Mold Masters today.