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What causes Mold in Attics?
Mold issues are extremely common in attic spaces, but why? In this episode of the Disaster Podcast, we discuss what causes mold in attic spaces and what you can do to prevent it! With 30 years of experience in the mitigation and restoration industry, Disaster Blaster are experts in Mold Remediation Services and able to assist you should you discover a mold issue in your home.

4 Sept 2024

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- Have you ever wondered what might be causing mold growth in your attic? Here are a few things to consider. Mold issues are extremely common in attic spaces, but generally fit into two primary causes, water leaks and humidity problems. While a roof leak is most often the result of a sudden event, such as a recent storm, humidity problems are caused by long-term construction or design issues. High humidity in an attic space is a serious issue that can lead to moisture condensing on rafters or sheathing where it will wick into the wood, providing the perfect environment for mold growth. Here are the most common causes of humidity issues in attic spaces and how you can address them. One, don't over insulate your attic. Attics are intended to breathe, so stuffing insulation down into soffit vents or baffles restricts this airflow trapping moisture in your attic area. Two, don't vent bathroom exhaust fans into your attic. While not to code, this is still extremely common. Bathroom exhausts should be vented to the outside. Three, ensure your attic is adequately vented. This is particularly common in older homes that weren't well insulated when they were originally built. These properties relied on gaps in the construction for airflow and often didn't have dedicated soffit or gable vents installed. As your home became better insulated over the years, the gaps in the construction were sealed up, necessitating dedicated vents. Four, inspect attic air conditioners regularly. These units can leak, resulting in water damage and or humidity issues. Five, go up in your attic periodically. Many homeowners rarely, if ever, go up into their attic. As a result, issues aren't discovered until months or years later. If you can't go up into your attic yourself, ask a friend or family member to check on this for you. Would you like to take control of your future and build a business you can be proud of? We can help. As a Disaster Blaster Franchise Partner, our industry experts will help you unlock the potential of the $210 billion restoration industry. Disaster Blaster offers the most revenue streams in the restoration industry, training and support from industry experts, a unique model primed for your success, and more, call our franchise team today to learn more at 242-1042 or visit us on the web at www.DisasterBlasterFranchise.com.

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On the Disaster Podcast (By Disaster Blaster), we discuss information useful to property owners, prospective home buyers, and business owners both exploring common questions and sharing expertise from leaders in the restoration, property insurance, and real estate industries. If you have questions, we've got answers!

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The Disaster Podcast is presented by Matthew Lyons & Gary Lyons, founders of Disaster Blaster, and veterans of the property restoration and insurance claims industries with 30+ years of experience. Always happy to share their knowledge and experience, the Disaster Podcast was born from a desire to answer common questions so that property owners all over the country have the knowledge and understanding of these issues that they need.

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