How to STOP Mold Before it Starts

11/15/2021 (Permalink)

To ensure condensation doesn't grow mold in your home, follow these tips to prevent mold growth.

Due to the cold temperatures outside, most people will keep their homes at a higher temperature. The problem with this is that condensation can occur when the warm air from inside and the cold air come down upon the roof. This is more common in homes with poor insulation between the roof and the ceiling and the outer and inner walls. By preventing condensation helps to avoid mold from developing in your homes. 

Snow melting is another contributor in homes with roof, basement, or foundations issues or homes with deep snow that lays against the house and seeps through small areas of unprotected exterior walls. By following these simple tips, you can avoid any unwanted mold growth. 

Tip 1: Turn Ceiling fans to Reverse

When you run the fan in reverse, you change the airflow driving it upward instead of downward. This ensures that warm air circulation is created up by the ceiling, promoting the drying of any moisture in the air. The warm air will then flow down the walls, and this sometimes helps by drying the surfaces, which evaporates water from these surfaces. You will want to keep this method going, especially at night as the temperatures drop, even more, creating perfect mold development situations. 

Tip 2: Check the Humidity and Condensation in the Attic

The length of snow that stays on your roof is a lot longer than a rainstorm in the summer. It is quite possible that when the snow melts on the roof, it could create dams. What you will want to do is that check to see if you see any insulation exposed. If you notice any insulation, you will want to call your trusted team at SERVPRO to help fix the problem before it grows. 

The winter brings a lot of unseen problems that are hard to remember. Here at SERVPRO, we know what to look for to ensure you don’t let a bad situation worsen.