Fungus In The Attic

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Fungus in the attic.

Condensation will provide that needed water in an otherwise dry attic environment. Furthermore most homeowners don t ever go up in their attic so the mold problem is allowed to grow undisturbed often for years. Painting or sealing it will not address the problem. Most of us assume mold only happens in bathrooms and basements.

On attic mold visible on pine tongue and groove roof sheathing near the building eaves. Faulty roof insulation or construction can lead to leaks and a lack of proper ventilation can cause humidity to accumulate. If you re like me you probably store your christmas decorations in the attic. The mold will simply grow on top of and through the layer of paint.

Mold growth in an attic comes as a consequence of excess moisture. Attic mold should be approached as a structural issue. Mold is like every other living organism it needs a water supply to survive. If that s the case this is probably one of the few times you ever actually visit your attic during the year.

Attics are one of the most common areas of mold growth in the home. On wood or drywall it can look like a discoloration or stained area in large to small splotches or smaller spots and speckles. Attic mold left unchecked can grow and lead to structural deterioration of attic sheathing and roof structural elements. There s an underlying moisture issue that needs to be resolved because mold requires moisture to grow and spread.

Left unattended the moisture and fungal growth will eventually degrade the roof sheathing. Defects that commonly lead to the growth of mold in an attic include roof or chimney leaks inadequate insulation or improper ventilation which can cause condensation problems. Attic mold is usually white green brown or black in color. The best way for getting rid of mold in the attic black mold and any other mold is to remove it from the surface it s growing on or remove the contaminated surface.

For some of us there could be a nasty surprise waiting for us.