MOLD- The good, the bad and the evil.

 There are a plethora of disgusting things this world has to offer the human race. One of those is mold. Whether its on a piece of bread, in your shower or on your driveway (that's right, your driveway), its disgusting and needs to be gone. Let's focus though on the the mold you can get from around the exterior of your home.

 How does mold get around? Honestly, its apart of the natural cycle of life. It grows with a few factors, temperature and moisture. So if its raining constantly, and the temperature is high, the conditions would seem perfect for mold to grow. Sounds like summer time in Florida, doesn't it? This is part of the reason why mold and dirt seem to come out of nowhere after the rainy season.

 This brings up the next question, how do you get rid of it? Well, first off, mold is one of those things that need constant attention. For example, do you have a large oak tree in your front yard? Does your driveway seem to constantly get darker? That my friend, is black mold. You can try and take multiple chemicals and a power washer, but it will take some time. Then, it might not come all the way up. Well why? This is probably your next question. Concrete is porous. The longer mold sits with out being touched and cared for, the deeper it will work into its crevices, and prove more difficult to handle. Not impossible, just more difficult.

Below are some examples of issues with driveways. The mold is there, but not very easily seen.

What about on your home? Same thing. The longer it stays, it will create and issue with your lovely paint. It will not only lighten it, when its cleaned, but it could come off. Again, attention is necessary, and quickly. We usually tell our customers, that once a year your home should be power washed. However, if you have oak trees, or its hot and rainy constantly in your area, it might not be bad to address it at least twice a year.

 The surface hasn't even been scratched in regard to how "evil" mold can be on the exterior of a home. As was mentioned previously, it can have a major affect on the curb appeal, but it goes far beyond that. Mold is a health hazard. It can prove dangerous to your family. If left alone, it has even been known to be a contributing factor to some cancers. If there is anything we can stress, get rid of the mold. You will be happy you did in the long run.