About Attic Insulation and Mold
While it’s true that spray foam insulation areas aren’t generally considered living space, it is possible for air containing mold spores to travel from an infected attic area down into inhabited living spaces below. This makes it especially important to understand what can cause mold in the attic and how to prevent it from returning to insulation after a remediation.
Poor Ventilation: When a house has inadequate attic ventilation, it can lead to high moisture levels in the attic space. Warm, moist air will collide with cold roof sheathing causing condensation to form and creating ideal conditions for mold growth.
Improperly Installed Exhaust Ducts: When bath, kitchen, laundry, and dryer exhausts are installed improperly, they can direct a large amount of moisture into an attic. When the moisture reaches the attic and interacts with cold roof sheathing, condensation forms resulting in wet rafters and wet insulation.
Moisture in the Attic: Moisture can enter an attic space through a number of ways including a damaged roof, improper flashing details, or attic vents that are blocked by insulation or wood. Once in an attic, moisture can spread throughout the attic space and cause serious problems like wet or moldy insulation, sagging attic rafters, ice dams, and compromised roof sheathing.
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Fortunately, a few simple steps can help homeowners and builders prevent attic insulation mold and mildew. Installing a higher quality of insulation that can better regulate temperatures, removing stored items from the attic, cleaning items removed from the attic using a mold-inhibiting cleaner or mixture of water and white vinegar, and sealing any leaks in the home can reduce the risk of attic mold.
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