It’s Summer all year round in St. Augustine, FL. It’s lush green trees, blue skies, and sandy white beaches, but, if you’re not careful, mold can rot your floorboards faster than you can flip a burger on the grill out back. There’s not a lot of downsides to living in St. Augustine, FL, but that’s one of them. In some instances, Tim Huber Insurance may cover certain aspects of repair in these cases, but it’s better if it just doesn’t happen in the first place.

So, how do you spot the mold so that it can be handled appropriately?

The good news is that if you can’t see it, you can usually smell it. The distinctive smell that mold produces is thanks to MVOC or microbial volatile organic compounds. This is a gas that mold produces, which creates that musty smell, like a coat left in storage for a little too long.

You can usually find the source of the smell by following your nose. Once you’ve got the area more or less narrowed down, you can pick up a mold detection kit from most hardware stores and even many big box chains.

If you catch the mold early, it’s usually possible to take care of it with a little bit of bleach. For extensive damage, it may be necessary to replace floorboards, drywall, and so on. In more cases than not, a little bit of bleach and elbow grease is all it takes to scrub the mold away.

If you’re looking at any mold damages, check with Tim Huber Insurance to see if you’re covered. Mold can be produced by many causes, and it varies from case to case. Our agents are here to answer and address any questions or concerns you may have. Also, if you are in the area, stop by our office to set up a meeting to talk about how home insurance can benefit your house.