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What Your Mold Remediation Contractor Isn't Telling You
Season 2025 Episode 18
What your mold remediation contractor isn't telling you could be costing you thousands in unnecessary repairs. Drawing from years of experience in crawl space restoration, Michael Church exposes four dangerous myths about mold treatment that continue to circulate among homeowners and even professional remediation companies.
The first misconception involves contractors claiming they can treat mold while leaving insulation in place between floor joists. This approach makes proper treatment physically impossible, as disinfectants cannot reach wood surfaces behind insulation. The only effective protocol requires complete insulation removal to ensure all affected surfaces are properly treated and inspected.
Perhaps most alarming is the widespread practice of treating mold on wet surfaces. Professional remediation requires thoroughly drying affected wood before applying disinfectants – a process that takes time and cannot be rushed. As Michael puts it, "If your crawl space company starts on day one and finishes in day four, without dry time in between, they're doing it wrong."
Through a compelling real-world example, Michael demonstrates why addressing structural issues before solving moisture and mold problems leads to inevitable failure. Ten years after structural repairs were made without proper mold remediation, the new wood had become completely compromised by existing mold. This common mistake guarantees recurring problems and wasted investment.
The final myth – that dehumidifiers kill mold – persists despite lacking scientific support. While reducing humidity certainly slows mold growth, it doesn't eliminate existing contamination. As Michael explains, dormant mold is still living mold, ready to resume growth when conditions become favorable again.
Ready to finally solve your crawl space mold problems correctly? Check out Michael's comprehensive guide, "Crawl Space Repair Myths Busted," available in English and Spanish, to arm yourself with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about your home's health and structural integrity.
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