Keep the building and furnishings dry. When things get wet, dry them quickly (within 24 to 48 hours). Perform routine cleaning, maintenance and repairs. The key to mold prevention is moisture control. Water intrusion into a building or a building’s crawlspaces should be controlled. If water enters a building through a leaking roof or because…
Building Science in Relation to Moisture and Microbial Growth Micro-organisms can be found in the air inside a building, on a surface inside a building (on the floor, ceiling, walls and furniture), and inside the HVAC system of a building. Many of these microorganisms come indoors from outside. They come from decaying organic matter or…
Most of the mold found indoors comes from the outdoors because mold spores can easily float on gentle air currents. If the spores land on suitable organic material inside a building, mold can begin to grow. But mold needs two things in order to grow and survive: moisture and food. Moisture Mold does not need…