A common factor in many older homes that are prospective Home Rehabilitation projects for Habitat is the presence of severe water damage which leads to the growth of mildew and mold. When Habitat builds from the ground up, we can guarantee that the house is dry and that with proper maintenance there should be no mold issues. Existing homes, however, have been lived in and can therefore have some mold from untreated water damage that can occur in older homes.
Fortunately, mold is a fairly easy fix. Once the source of the water damage is found and fixed, the mold clean up consists of cleaning off the mold with water and a mild detergent. After this quick fix, the house is inspected and treated for any other areas of potential water damage; providing our future homeowner with a dry, safe, and affordable house.
Next to be discussed is one of the tougher challenges Home Rehabilitation, the identification and remediation of asbestos and lead-based paint.
Next on the Quest: The Asbestos Monster
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