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An attic is often a place where homeowners place things they want to keep, but at the same time, they want to keep them out of plain sight. These can include old school papers, baby clothes, and toddler’s out-grown toys. It is also a place where house flippers can cut corners in an attempt to hold down rehab costs.
The biggest problem with attics, and what is stored in them, is excess moisture buildup from things like whole-house fans, areas where wiring passes through walls, gaps around light fixtures, and bathroom exhaust fans. When moisture-laden inside air comes into contact with cooler attic air, condensation can occur and lead to mold growth. If your attic doesn’t have adequate ventilation this moisture will affect everything stored in the attic as well as the wood sheeting and lumber.
There are things that a homeowner can do to help eliminate attic moisture buildup. Bathroom exhaust fans should never vent their air into the attic. These ducts should be rerouted to the outside. Another thing homeowners can do is to add additional attic vents on either end of the attic or out through the roof.
Just because the mold is located in the attic doesn’t mean it is isolated from you. If mold takes hold of your attic, it can cause several potential health issues for the inhabitants of the home; allergic reactions, asthma, lung infections, and skin rashes are just some of these issues.
Mold removal can be extremely dangerous to both the people living in the home and the person or persons doing the removal. That’s why it is best to leave mold removal to the experts, Water Mold Fire Restoration of St. Louis. We can be reached at (314) 282-4140, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We will inspect your situation free of charge and you will be under no obligation.
