Moldy Attic Pic

Attics are one of the most common areas of mold growth in the home.

Moldy attic pic.

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. Mold growth in an attic comes as a consequence of excess moisture. The chief cause of attic mold is poor ventilation. Mold growing on the sheathing in your attic is a serious problem that shouldn t be ignored.

What causes black mold in attic. In addition mold spores spread easily to other areas of the home if moldy materials are not handled correctly. Attic mold removal start to finish with pictures. The presence of mold inside your home even if it s in an unused place such as the attic can cause.

Even if your roof and windows don t leak though humidity in the attic can lead to the growth of mold. 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. If your roof leaks or any attic windows leak you ve got moisture in your attic and probably need to consider attic mold removal. Mold in attic is fairly common because attics are often damp.

Faulty roof insulation or construction can lead to leaks and a lack of proper ventilation can cause humidity to accumulate. While black gray and various shades of brown are probably most common mold can also be white or yellow as you can see below. When looking for. Fortunately i took a lot of pictures.

Mold can even be blue green orange red or pink on occasion. 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. For help with mold removal. Here is my mold story.

In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold. These pictures of mold show some of the different colors mold can be. Follow this link to see pictures of black mold. What does attic mold look like.

Attics tend to have the perfect conditions for mold growth hot humid and an abundant food source with the wood sheathing. Home house mold what causes attic mold how to remove it.