{"id":1306,"date":"2020-02-07T21:45:14","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2020-02-07T21:45:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:45:14","slug":"should-you-replace-moldy-concrete-pavement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/should-you-replace-moldy-concrete-pavement\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Replace Moldy Concrete Pavement?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A common problem concrete poses is mold. Since concrete is a porous, water can enter inside its numerous nooks and crannies, making for a perfect mold growing environment. Often times, this happens to concrete that is exposed to prolonged moist weather conditions, or concrete in damp and shady areas. Moldy concrete is not only unappealing, it is a health hazard that should be addresses right away. Many property owners want to know if mold on concrete is reversible, or if they must replace their concrete foundations altogether. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn more about concrete mold abatement and remediation, including who to call for trusted concrete repair service near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Concrete-Pavement-Contractors-Indianapolis-IN-e1581111851663.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana Commercial Paving\" class=\"wp-image-1307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Concrete-Pavement-Contractors-Indianapolis-IN-e1581111851663.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Concrete-Pavement-Contractors-Indianapolis-IN-e1581111851663-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Concrete-Pavement-Contractors-Indianapolis-IN-e1581111851663-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indiana Commercial Paving 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Concrete Mold Removal<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a commercial property owner or manager, the exterior appearance of your building or complex is important. Not only does a well-groomed commercial property appeal more to customers, it protects against property value deduction and investment loss. One of the most critical areas of a commercial property is its parking lots and walkways. If your business makes it inconvenient for customers or guests to drive, park, or walk, then it is in poor condition. Concrete should be well-maintained and protected in order to sustain a safe, liability-free property. This includes mold removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> How to Remove Mold on Concrete<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>There are <em>do-it-yourself<\/em> methods for removing mold from concrete, however, the process is time-consuming and requires a lot of manual effort. If you have an in-house janitorial or maintenance staff, then this might be the perfect assignment for them, but if you do not, you may want to hire professional pavement cleaning services instead. Unless you have a small area that needs cleaned, concrete mold removal is a big job. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process involves using a store-bought or homemade\n(bleach and water) mold remover cleanser, and then applying the cleanser\nliberally to the affected areas. Once the solution is applied, it is instructed\nto allow the solution to sit for several minutes before scrubbing away the mold\nvigorously with a heavy-duty contractor broom. And you must always finish each\ntime with a thorough rinse. The process must also be repeated several times\nover to completely remove all traces of mold. The number of times it must be\nrepeated depends on the severity of damage and extent of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have cleaned the concrete, it is time to call a professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Indianapolis paving company (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Indianapolis paving company<\/a> for concrete sealcoating services. This will help prevent further damage to concrete and slow the rate of deterioration. Without a proper sealcoat, you can expect to scrub mold from your concrete every year. Read our blog, &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions about Sealcoating (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sealcoating\/\" target=\"_blank\">Frequently Asked Questions about Sealcoating<\/a>&#8221; to learn more about sealcoating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial Concrete Paving for Central Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete at 317-549-1833<\/strong> when you need commercial pavement repair for asphalt and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/concrete.php\">concrete<\/a>. Our licensed and bonded paving contractors provide pavement repair, sealcoating, road work, commercial paving, industrial paving, winter cold patching, and much more. We are the industry veterans to trust for skilled craftsmanship and competitive prices! Request a free estimate, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A common problem concrete poses is mold. Since concrete is a porous, water can enter inside its numerous nooks and crannies, making for a perfect mold growing environment. Often times, this happens to concrete that is exposed to prolonged moist &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/should-you-replace-moldy-concrete-pavement\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1307,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,14],"tags":[625,495,623,116,93,117,624],"class_list":["post-1306","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-concrete-repair","category-concrete-replacement","tag-concrete-cleaning-tips","tag-concrete-contractors-indianapolis","tag-concrete-mold-removal","tag-concrete-paving-indianapolis","tag-concrete-repair-indianapolis","tag-concrete-sealcoating-indianapolis","tag-remove-mold-concrete"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1306","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1306"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1306\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1308,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1306\/revisions\/1308"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1307"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1306"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1306"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1306"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}