Any mold that's growing on your foundation wall should be
removed and treated as soon as possible, to prevent it from spreading
further.
It looks like the roof gutter downspout and drain is causing most of the
problem here. Obviously the downspout is leaking and the leaking water
is getting the foundation wall wet.
The longer that this continues on, the larger the mold damage and
usually home repair bill. Obviously this foundation wall hasn't been
repaired as soon as it should have, but there's no time like the present
to make the necessary repairs and prevent more damage to the home.
Home Repair Tip: First and foremost, make sure that you fix the problem,
before treating the area for mold. You know what the problem is and now
it's time to fix it.
You could fix this type of problem a couple of different ways. You could
use the recommended aluminum downspout materials and get rid of the
plastic connection or you could extend the downspout lower into the
ground drain.
Remember that the mold wouldn't be there if the area wasn't moist or
damp. After you have fixed the gutter drainage problem, make sure that
you treat the foundation wall with some type of
mold
removing product like chlorine or bleach.
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