Fortunately i took a lot of pictures.
Moldy attic pic.
The chief cause of attic mold is poor ventilation.
In addition mold spores spread easily to other areas of the home if moldy materials are not handled correctly.
This attic mold story explains and shows everything from the discovery of the mold to the step by step remediation to the final finished mold free attic.
Mold growing on the sheathing in your attic is a serious problem that shouldn t be ignored.
Mold in attic is fairly common because attics are often damp.
When looking for.
These pictures of mold show some of the different colors mold can be.
Follow this link to see pictures of black mold.
This occurs efficiently in attics with proper ventilation but attic mold can occur if the hot air meets the cold surface of the attic roof and creates condensation.
What does attic mold look like.
Faulty roof insulation or construction can lead to leaks and a lack of proper ventilation can cause humidity to accumulate.
What causes black mold in attic.
Home house mold what causes attic mold how to remove it.
In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold.
Attic mold removal start to finish with pictures.
Attics tend to have the perfect conditions for mold growth hot humid and an abundant food source with the wood sheathing.
For help with mold removal.
Mold species such as stachybotrys chartarum which looks like slimy growth loves attic basement bathroom and space under the sink black mold can also grow behind the walls or attic ceilings completely undetected until the occupants smell the presence or experience health problems.
If your roof leaks or any attic windows leak you ve got moisture in your attic and probably need to consider attic mold removal.
The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation.
Particularly in cold climates when homeowners heat their homes in winter hot air tends to escape through the attic.
Mold growth in an attic comes as a consequence of excess moisture.
Even if your roof and windows don t leak though humidity in the attic can lead to the growth of mold.
Mold can even be blue green orange red or pink on occasion.
Attics are one of the most common areas of mold growth in the home.
Here is my mold story.
