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Twin Cities: Wet Basements and Risk of Black Mold
Twin Cities: Wet Basements and Risk of Black Mold You want to keep your family healthy. But black mold – Stachyybotyrs chartarum – is common in Minneapolis/St. Paul. That’s because of the area’s heavy rains which could be seeping into your basement. Even a little moisture can create the breeding ground for mold. The odds…
Read MoreThe Tale of 2 Minneapolis/St. Paul Basements – Dry and Wet
The Tale of 2 Minneapolis/St. Paul Basements – Dry and Wet In the same part of Minneapolis/St. Paul, on the same side street, side-by-side are 2 houses. One has a dry basement. The other is a wet one. This isn’t a surreal tale out of a Stephen King novel or a SciFi film. Actually, it…
Read MoreBlack Mold And Your Wet Basement, What You Need To Know
Is Black Mold A Problem In Your Twin Cities Home? Every year thousands of homes in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area experience water seepage in the basement after heavy rains. These homes are more likely to have a mold problem than homes that maintain a dry basement. Black mold grows in moist environments such…
Read MoreChoosing A Basement Waterproofing Contractor
Leaky basements or foundation drainage problems can be quite serious. While a leaky basement might seem like a minor issue initially, water seepage can damage carpets and drywall and produce mildew that is potentially hazardous to your health. That’s not even talking about the potential damage to furniture and other belongings. If water pooling and…
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