In order for mold fogging and mold control solutions to be effective you must do the following first.
Before and after attic mold.
The renovation included putting in walls outlets and fixtures three new windows electric heat more insulation sanding and finishing the floor built in bookcases and a cove for a single bed a refuge in the.
Paul mn the attic had been insulated but had only one light source.
If your roof leaks or any attic windows leak you ve got moisture in your attic and probably need to consider attic mold removal.
We set up negative air and the proper containment we applied an epa approved disinfectant and stain remover to all plywood and supports.
Getting rid of mold in the attic tip to consider.
If you have a mold problem it might be tempting to try to remove mold by using a mold control fogger and a mold fogging solution.
Comfenergy discovered this attic mold and treated it with moldx 2 before air sealing insulating and providing other services.
However fogging mold is not going to remove active mold growth or prevent future mold growth if you have an active leak or other water event.
Mold in attic is fairly common because attics are often damp.
The most common cause of attic mold by far is blocked or insufficient ventilation of the attic space.
These pictures ar eof the mold covered roof joists before and after being treated by comfenergy with moldx 2.
But before i explain the typical way of getting rid of mold let me give you a little advice something to consider before you sign a few if you lucky thousand dollars contract agreement with a mold remediation company.
Now is time for getting rid of mold in your attic.
A refuge in the rafters.
Finally we baffled all rafters and did blown in insulation throughout.
Our number one goal is your satisfaction.
Attics usually have a passive ventilation system in which outside air comes in through the soffit eave vents at the bottom warms up in the attic and escapes through the can or ridge vents at the top because hot air rises.
Even if your roof and windows don t leak though humidity in the attic can lead to the growth of mold.