Drywall can give your Greenville basement a clean, finished look, but unless you have waterproofing measures in place, you’re probably going to have problems. Mold on basement drywall is to be expected given the material that it’s made of. Drywall is made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper. Paper itself is an organic material, which is something mold needs to survive. Moisture is something else mold needs, and, in a poorly waterproofed basement, there’s no shortage of it. When you have a moldy drywall, your first instinct might be to remove it yourself, but consider hiring professionals instead. Mold is persistent, so if you miss a single spot, you’ll see mold on your wall just a few weeks later. Professionals who are experienced in mold removal know just how much disinfectant to use without damaging the drywall. When removing mold, the drying process is another important part, because any humidity that overstays its welcome in your basement will foster even more mold. After the mold has been removed, you need to consider waterproofing your basement. There are certain kinds of mold that need very little moisture to survive, so you’ll need to keep your basement as dry as possible if you want to avoid the problem in the future. If you have drywall in there, then it most likely means you care about how that part of your home looks. Remember that the basement’s structural integrity is also important, and mold growth on drywall is a threat to that structure.