Mold Problem In Your Attic? Here Are Some Of The Main Causes.

10/25/2017 (Permalink)

Mold in your attic could be hiding without anyone noticing it.

If you suspect that you have a mold problem in your attic, you should know that it is important to fix it sooner than later, and that it is also necessary to find the source of the problem to avoid the mold to come back. Some causes of mold are easy to identify while others are less obvious, the important thing is to remember that all mold problems are due to moisture in the room or in the environment. Therefore, the first thing to do if you have a mold problem in your attic, is to identify if there is a water problem in it and fix it, if not you will need to find what the source of moisture is and get it under control. To give you a better idea of what to look for or what to ask your professional to look for, we will discuss the three main causes of mold in attics.

1-Ventilation: Poor ventilation in your attic will set the perfect environment for mold to grow. Have you ever thought about where the moisture produced by your daily activities (showering, cooking, etc.) goes to? The answer is the attic, the air travels to the attic and if there is not proper ventilation there, the moisture gets trapped and mold problems will arise. Another recommendation to have proper ventilation is to not to cover your vents with insulation.

2- Exhaust Fans & Vents: Your house probably has multiple exhaust fans and vents with the purpose of pumping moisture out of each room where they are located at (bathroom and kitchen exhaust fan, dryer exhaust vents, etc.). This is a great help to keep your home environment healthy, but it is really important that you make sure that the moisture ends outside of your home and not in your attic. This could lead to mold growth in an area where it could hide for a while before you or a member of your family will notice it.

3- Leaking Roofs: There are a few things to look at when you are checking for leaking roofs in your property that could lead to mold. You should check: Roof Valleys (vulnerable to roof leaks), discoloration of insulation and wood, check for condensation if you have installed a vapor barrier, and check for any places that could hold water after a storm.

Since attics are not a popular place in your home a mold problem could be hiding without no one noticing. Therefore, it is important to check once in a while and to know what to look for to avoid any mold problems. If you have an issue with mold in your attic let us help you, we are professionals and we will make sure to control the situation and find the source to avoid that the mold come back. We are SERVPRO of Dover/Stillwater, our number is 973-810-2825.