The vast majority of attic mold is caused by humidity which is why white mold growth is common here.
White spots in attic.
It appears white or light gray like a coating of unsettled dust.
This is why it s less common to see mold growth on base trim after a flooding event.
Mold growing on the sheathing in your attic is a serious problem that shouldn t be ignored.
When looking for attic mold trace both leak.
In the attic photograph at left we show a mix of green gray and white attic mold.
Home house mold what causes attic mold how to remove it.
White mold tends to grow in high humidity environments rather than areas suffering from total saturation.
Attics are one of the most common areas of mold growth in the home.
Does mold on attic sheathing have to be removed.
Tea tree oil and white vinegar are both completely natural and safe for wood but have strong fungicidal properties.
Attic sheathing and framing.
The photo at page top shows white attic mold on the roof sheathing and rafters and some brown or black mold on the attic side of ceiling drywall where we pulled back insulation.
The presence of mold inside your home even if it.
White mold can be confused with efflorescence a mineral deposit caused by water seepage.
Attics tend to have the perfect conditions for mold growth hot humid and an abundant food source with the wood sheathing.