Here we explain when a roof tear off is justified as part of an attic or roof mold cleanup project rarely and when roof tear offs are not justified.
Mold on north side of attic ceiling.
Condensation is the most common cause of mold growth in an attic.
It can often be found in creases and corners as well as.
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.
Condensation occurs on the underside of the roof sheathing not beneath the insulation.
5 common causes of attic mold.
Mold growth beneath the insulation would require a roof leak which you d typically notice on the ceiling inside the home before any real mold growth occurred.
Mold found in attic areas can be challenging at times when trying to pinpoint the exact cause and source of mold growth.
Often in attics we also find cladosporium sphaerospermum or aureobasidium pullulans which looks about the same or a little darker on plywood or framing.
Attic or cathedral ceiling mold cleanup.
Bathroom mold kitchen mold basement mold these areas tend to get all the hype but there is another area that property owners need to be aware of too the attic.
The most common cause of attic mold by far is blocked or insufficient ventilation of the attic space.