When used correctly, sprinklers make lawn care and gardening easier. However, in other cases, they may be able to damage your home. Mold needs water to grow, and too much water on or near the property can lead to excessive growth that will require mold removal services. Fortunately, the following guide explains how you can avoid this problem. 

How Can Sprinklers Lead to Mold Growth?

Water from your sprinklers can reach a house in several ways. If it’s windy outside or the sprinklers aren’t positioned and calibrated correctly, they may produce too much water, hitting your home with excessive moisture while they're running. This issue can cause mold and mildew growth on the exterior walls or even around doors and windows. 

Leaking irrigation pipes can also saturate the ground near your home, increasing the amount of water that may seep through your basement walls or your foundation. This problem can lead to mold growth around the area of the leak, as well as increased humidity throughout the home that may encourage widespread growth.

What Can You Do?

Preventing spores from settling on surfaces is easier than mold removal, so start by checking your sprinkler system to make sure the spray doesn’t hit the house. Don’t run the sprinklers while it’s windy outside and wait for the weather to calm down instead. If you’re installing a new sprinkler system, work with your provider to make sure the pipes are sealed and insulated, and position the sprinkler heads so that they won’t hit the house. 

If you have an existing sprinkler system, look out for muddy ground or high water bills that could indicate a hidden underground leak. If one exists, have it repaired promptly. While you're indoors, look for any basement or foundation cracks that need sealing, maintain your sump pump to get rid of excess water, and install a dehumidifier if the humidity in your home is typically above 50%.

If you need to schedule mold removal services, call A-1 Mold Testing & Remediation Services in Lincoln, NE. This company serves customers throughout the Midwest, including Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas, and parts of Colorado and Wyoming. Their trained and certified team will handle the entire cleanup process, starting with a mold inspection. They'll be happy to answer any of your questions about the removal process. Call (402) 474-6653 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about how they can help.