Mold prevention and sometimes solution(s) can be as simple as the following:
- Install a properly vented fan in the bathroom and cooking area (many fans are improperly connected to the outside and are instead adding moisture to an attic area)
- Ensure that there are no leaks behind washing machines or under sinks
- Check to see that the exhaust from a dryer is properly vented
- Buy a temperature and relative humidity gauge and ensure that the structure is not exceeding 55% relative humidity for long periods of time…do not exceed 60% RH
- If you are experiencing mold problems in a bedroom closet on an outside wall, you can increase airflow in that area
- Circulate air if you can with your furnace system to avoid pockets of stagnant air and higher humidity
- Call for a professional to perform an inspection
- Do not try to save money by turning your thermostat down to 50°f when you leave on vacation (it is always better to set it at 60°). Remember, mold will grow if moisture condenses and cool outside walls will act as a condenser place…(chronic moisture will result in mold).
Black or toxic mold are often phrases used to terrify and intimidate building owners into quickly agreeing to a service that might be more costly than necessary. Any mold on drywall, wood framing, carpet or furniture will cause damage and degrade the atmosphere. Active and inactive mold are constantly sending out spores to start new colonies. The spores in the air and other micotoxins can compromise the health of some people. One individual might live in moldy conditions for years with no observable health effects. Another might have immediate respiratory difficulties resulting in serious complications. The effects are not predictable and sometimes the real culprit is not known. For mold and moisture inspections
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