Attic Mold Removal ServicesAttics are some of the places prone to molds in our homes, and there are several reasons why molds grow in the attics. One reason why attics are prone to molds is that they have the optimum conditions that support molds' growth, such as hot and humid conditions and mold food from the wood sheathing.
The other favorable element for molds' development in the attics is that people take a long time to check their attics. Therefore molds develop without anyone noticing for a couple of years. It is common to note the presence of mold when a home seller is selling a home, and the buyer realizes just before the deal goes through, which can result in a nightmare to both parties. It is crucial to prevent this panic, which is evident when a homeowner realizes mold when selling the home; it is wise to keep checking the attic annually. Too much exposure to mold can lead to asthma, headaches, coughing and sneezing, throat irritation, and wheezing. |
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Mold In Attic
Signs of attic mold problem
The attic feels hot and stuffy- well-ventilated attics should maintain a breezy feeling. If you notice your attic is stuffy or extremely hot, there could be a problem with your ventilation, which could, later on, lead to the onset of molds.
Dark black staining on wood surfaces
If you notice any black discoloration on your attic wood, this indicates that mold has already set in, and you need to act fast to remove it.
Frost buildup on the underside of the roof during winter
When it is freezing outside, attics that do not have adequate ventilation allow water vapor to freeze on the attic's visible bottom side.
Wet insulation in the attic
Wet insulation means more bills to warm or cool your home. It is also a sign that you are heading to a mold problem in your home.
Water dripping from smoke detectors and bath fans.
The presence of moisture from bath fans and smoke detectors indicates water in the attic or the floor above you.
The smell of mildew in the attic
Your nose can help you note moisture in your attic, which needs to be addressed.
Before we look at mold remediation, let us look at what causes mold in your home. Millions of mold spores in the air are always looking for a place where they can grow. Molds like dark, warm, and wet areas which favor their growth.
Blocked or insufficient ventilation
The attic's ventilation system works in a passive mechanism whereby outside air enters the attic through the soffit vents, gets warm inside the attic, and rises because hot air rises to escape through the ridge vents. Any insulation on the ducts will cause the air to condense and form moisture in contact with wood to develop mold.
Improper exhausting of dryer vents and bathroom fans
Plumbing stacks, dryer vents, and bathroom fans are supposed to emit moisture out of your house and not in the attic as it sometimes happens. If it does happen, then mold could develop sooner than later
Roof leaks
Leaking roofs are surest ways of causing molds on the ceiling, attic, and any other wooden surface.
ATTIC MOLD REMEDIATION
Dry ice busting- dry ice smashing is one of the most efficient ways that our company mold cleaners apply. The method makes use of a compressed air gun that jets out pellets equal to rice grains at a tremendous speed, which changes from solid form to gaseous state upon hitting the mold surface. The pellets' transition causes them to expand and remove the mold particles from the surfaces.
2. Kitchen and bathroom vent fans- we always ensure that all vents are functioning optimally. Holding a toilet paper on top of the duct and seeing whether it sticks to the vent is a sure way of making sure the vent is functioning well. Repair work for the leaking roof is the backbone of fighting the growth of mold.
No one should make you believe that attic mold remediation is a one day process and that you get rid of all mold.
Knowing the biology behind the growth of mold is the surest way to deal with the problem.
Our company aims at minimizing decay to the least level by denying it all favorable conditions that promote its growth.
Our company prides on the services we offer.
The attic feels hot and stuffy- well-ventilated attics should maintain a breezy feeling. If you notice your attic is stuffy or extremely hot, there could be a problem with your ventilation, which could, later on, lead to the onset of molds.
Dark black staining on wood surfaces
If you notice any black discoloration on your attic wood, this indicates that mold has already set in, and you need to act fast to remove it.
Frost buildup on the underside of the roof during winter
When it is freezing outside, attics that do not have adequate ventilation allow water vapor to freeze on the attic's visible bottom side.
Wet insulation in the attic
Wet insulation means more bills to warm or cool your home. It is also a sign that you are heading to a mold problem in your home.
Water dripping from smoke detectors and bath fans.
The presence of moisture from bath fans and smoke detectors indicates water in the attic or the floor above you.
The smell of mildew in the attic
Your nose can help you note moisture in your attic, which needs to be addressed.
Before we look at mold remediation, let us look at what causes mold in your home. Millions of mold spores in the air are always looking for a place where they can grow. Molds like dark, warm, and wet areas which favor their growth.
Blocked or insufficient ventilation
The attic's ventilation system works in a passive mechanism whereby outside air enters the attic through the soffit vents, gets warm inside the attic, and rises because hot air rises to escape through the ridge vents. Any insulation on the ducts will cause the air to condense and form moisture in contact with wood to develop mold.
Improper exhausting of dryer vents and bathroom fans
Plumbing stacks, dryer vents, and bathroom fans are supposed to emit moisture out of your house and not in the attic as it sometimes happens. If it does happen, then mold could develop sooner than later
Roof leaks
Leaking roofs are surest ways of causing molds on the ceiling, attic, and any other wooden surface.
ATTIC MOLD REMEDIATION
- Inspection- Before the attic mold remediation exercise commences, assessment is crucial to determine how severe the mold is, the presence of any hidden decay, and mold type.
- Set up cleaning area- barriers and negative air pressure devices help to contain the area under cleaning so that molds do not spread to other areas of your house. Our company will use dehumidifiers, which are also helpful for preventing molds from setting in different places in the house. Some homeowners use attics as storage areas; in such cases, our professional attic mold cleaners will need to remove all store items and check for any mold in the things before transferring them elsewhere.
- Vacuums and air scrubbers are perfect for filtering mold spores, and exchange equipment comes in handy where the air gets contaminated and needs to be exchanged with fresh air.
Dry ice busting- dry ice smashing is one of the most efficient ways that our company mold cleaners apply. The method makes use of a compressed air gun that jets out pellets equal to rice grains at a tremendous speed, which changes from solid form to gaseous state upon hitting the mold surface. The pellets' transition causes them to expand and remove the mold particles from the surfaces.
- Using chemicals- Chemicals mold cleaning is the most popular method for its effectiveness and cheap in terms of cost. We use cleaning elements that contain chemicals that kill mold. Anti fungal sealers come in handy after chemical cleaning for sealing the attic to prevent the re-occurrence of mold.
- Abrasive blasting is not very popular because it is expensive, but it is one of our remedies. Agents such as sand, soda ash, and dry ice are beneficial for blasting off the wood's surface that has mold.
- Repair the leak's cause- we will not permanently fix the attic mold problem without reoccurring if we do not resolve the leakage that causes the mold. Repairing the leaks is key to us.
2. Kitchen and bathroom vent fans- we always ensure that all vents are functioning optimally. Holding a toilet paper on top of the duct and seeing whether it sticks to the vent is a sure way of making sure the vent is functioning well. Repair work for the leaking roof is the backbone of fighting the growth of mold.
No one should make you believe that attic mold remediation is a one day process and that you get rid of all mold.
Knowing the biology behind the growth of mold is the surest way to deal with the problem.
Our company aims at minimizing decay to the least level by denying it all favorable conditions that promote its growth.
Our company prides on the services we offer.