Prevent Mold, Mildew, Water & Termite Damage Build Green With Environmentally Friendly Materials

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Each year homeowners spend millions of dollars repairing homes that have mold, mildew, water and termite damage. Water is, oftentimes, the catalyst that launches a multitude of homeowners´ headaches including mold, mildew and termites, which are attracted to moisture.

Water damage can occur in the following ways:

• Leaky pipes under the house that may not be discovered for years

• Leaking roofs that damage attics and go undetected for months

• Blocked gutters that forces water into walls or roofs

• Plants that require a lot of water and increase moisture content in the house

• Appliances such as dryers and fans not vented to the outside

• High humidity locales such as the East and Southeast

• Steam from cooking

Moisture causes two major problems: mold or mildew, which is also called black mold, and termites. Moisture at the right temperature with ideal nutrients, such as wood, grows mold. Mold growth in homes can cause a variety of reactions in residents from allergies to more serious neurological damages.

Moisture attracts termites, which devour wood and leave a sawdust residue. Undetected for years, termites can undermine the structure of the home. Termites not only attack old homes, but new home construction as well.

One of the ways to prevent water damage and the growth of mold in homes or the infestation of termites is to use a green building product that is environmentally friendly – BluWood. Recognized by its blue color, BluWood is any wood that has been treated by a two-part proprietary factory process.

BluWood fortifies the wood to resist:

• Moisture

• Toxic mold or black mold

• Mildew

• Fungus

• Wood rot decay

• Insects

• Formosan termites

The water resistant BluWood can be used in new residential construction or commercial construction, as well as in the repair of existing construction. A growing number of building contractors, architects, general contractors and home owners are using this green product and environmentally friendly material to save thousands of dollars in their future home repairs caused by black mold, toxic mold and termites.

GreenSpec® listed BluWood comes with a lifetime limited warranty.

To learn more about green building materials or BluWood call (800) 964-4228 or visit the website at www.edgefieldlumber.com.