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What Causes Mold to Grow in an Attic?

What Causes Mold to Grow in an Attic?

The Common Moisture Issues Behind Attic Mold Mold doesn’t start growing on its own. To develop, it requires moisture and a material that can support growth. Inside a typical attic, surfaces such as rafters, trusses, roof decking, insulation facing, and accumulated...
What Causes Crawl Space Mold, and How Is It Removed?

What Causes Crawl Space Mold, and How Is It Removed?

Because your crawl space is hidden beneath your living areas, mold can develop there without producing immediate signs inside your home. Excess moisture may support growth on floor joists, subflooring, insulation, and other materials, creating the potential for musty...
Why Mold Develops in Certain Areas of a Home

Why Mold Develops in Certain Areas of a Home

Mold growth isn’t random, and it isn’t bad luck. It’s the result of certain conditions coming together in a specific place long enough for growth to take hold. The challenge is that many of the areas where those conditions develop are not part of a...
Common Water Damage Situations and What They Can Lead To

Common Water Damage Situations and What They Can Lead To

Water can affect your home in more ways than you might expect. If you think about how many different sources of water exist inside and outside your home, it becomes clear that not all water damage looks the same. Each situation introduces moisture in a different way...