The attic is a space in your home that you may not venture up to very often. If you’re anything like me, you brave the dark, extremely hot or extremely cold (depending on the time of year) area a few times per year, and that is more than enough! Since the attic is a location in your home that does not get as much traffic as the living room or kitchen, issues such as mold may go unnoticed for quite some time. Mold is one of those words that make New Hampshire (NH) homeowners cringe, as dollar signs and anxiety immediately come to mind when the dreaded green or white-colored enemy is witnessed. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help prevent attic mold and tips on what to do if you find it in your home.
Mold can grow in any location of your home, but forms mostly in dark, temperate locations and feeds off organic material such as: dead leaves, drywall and carpet. One common place for mold formation that many NH homeowners may not think of is the attic. Mold can form and grow in attics at any time of the year, especially during the summer months when humidity is high and rain storms are frequent. If you do suspect mold in your attic or home, you will want to have a certified and insured mold inspection company to come out and test for mold. When looking for a mold testing service, consider the following:
Avoiding mold can be a challenge for any homeowner, as there are many factors that come into play for mold to form and grow. While almost every NH home will have some level of mold in it, there are a few tips you can follow to help reduce mold formation and growth such as:
Visit the Environmental Protection Agency to learn more about how to prevent mold growth.
Discovering mold can happen at any time for home and business owners. Have confidence knowing you can trust the mold remediation professionals at Soil-Away to provide a solution. Soil-Away is a family-owned and operated business that is IICRC master-certified and has over 25 years of experience. We work closely with insurance companies during the remediation process to ensure a smooth, less-stressful process, so you can get back to the things that matter most. Contact the mold remediation experts today at 603-641-6555.
Written by: K. Gnatowski
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