Mold Remediation

We offer professional solutions to protect your house from harmful mold growth.

Our expertise primarily focuses on three common types:

• dry rot
• cellar fungus
• cellar polypore

Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) is one of the most destructive wood-destroying fungi that can occur in homes. It grows rapidly and can cause significant damage to wooden structures.

Characteristics of Dry Rot:

Occurrence: Mainly in damp, poorly ventilated areas such as basements and crawl spaces.

Appearance: Brown, rust-colored fungus with white, cotton-like edges. In advanced stages, fruiting bodies can appear, resembling a rust-brown dish.

Odor: A musty, earthy smell is often present with a dry rot problem.

Damage: Dry rot can quickly weaken and ultimately destroy wood, compromising the structural integrity of your home.

Cellar fungus (Coniophora puteana), also known as cellar rot, is another common wood-destroying fungus that thrives in damp conditions.

Characteristics of Cellar Fungus:

Occurrence: Like dry rot, cellar fungus often occurs in damp, poorly ventilated parts of the house, such as basements and crawl spaces.

Appearance: Dark brown to black fungus with a leathery texture. Unlike dry rot, cellar fungus does not produce large, noticeable fruiting bodies.

Odor: A less pronounced odor compared to dry rot, but still unpleasant and musty.

Damage: Cellar fungus primarily attacks wood but can also damage other organic materials in damp environments.

Cellar polypore (Poria vaporaria) is a fungus that often occurs in damp environments and is known for its ability to destroy wood.

Characteristics of Cellar Polypore:

Occurrence: Damp areas such as basements, bathrooms, and poorly ventilated attics.

Appearance: White to pale yellow fungus with a powdery texture. Cellar polypore can also form fruiting bodies with a crust-like structure.

Odor: A slightly musty odor, less strong than that of dry rot and cellar fungus.

Damage: Cellar polypore can attack and weaken wooden structures, especially if the humidity is not addressed.

At Recon Damage, we understand that every situation is unique and requires a personalized approach. Our steps include:

Inspection and Diagnosis: Thorough inspection of your home to determine the type and extent of the mold infestation.

Treatment: Customized treatment plans that are most effective for the specific type of mold in your home.

This may include the use of fungicides, heat treatments, and structural repairs.

Prevention: Advice and solutions to prevent future mold infestations, such as improved ventilation and moisture management.