The Likelihood of Mold Damage in Your Delta Attic

4/15/2018 (Permalink)

Once the integrity of your roof is compromised, moisture can get in feeding existing mold spores. Before the infestation spreads, contact SERVPRO.

SERVPRO Technicians Can Thoroughly Investigate the Cause of Mold Damage in Your Attic

Most homeowners do not fully understand how mold develops in their homes and therefore, do not know the appropriate means of combatting this damage to their property. While several sources could provide the moisture required for mold to develop in your Delta residence, the only other necessary components are organic materials to seat the colonies and warmer temperatures. These conditions are part of the reason why so many homeowners end up experiencing mold growth in the attics of their houses.
 
Regardless of the season, your house’s attic is always going to be one of the warmest areas. From the general lack of circulation during the warmer months to the heat rising from forced air systems during the dead of winter, your attic is an ideal climate to facilitate mold growth. Mold damage in Delta is most likely to occur when your home has suffered some form of roof damage, weakening, or merely having a roof that has outlived its effectiveness.
 
Once mold starts to grow in this area, it is not hard for it to spread quickly around the organic surfaces available in the area. This reality makes it critical to check your attic space on a regular basis for possible fungal growth. If you do see something, trust in the IICRC certified mold remediation specialists of SERVPRO to help you set things right. Attempting to remove this growth on your own can introduce you to the health effects attributed to mold exposure, so it is best to get left to professionals.
 
Locating the damage to your roof which allowed the moisture to enter this area is a critical component of the remediation process. This discovery allows you to get the appropriate residential contractor and repair the damage before further moisture enters the area following the remediation process. Until the roof can get repaired, it is recommended to continue dehumidification efforts on your own.
 
Mold damage might be common to attics with weakened or compromised roofs, but that does not mean that it is something you should allow to grow and thrive in your home. Trust in the experience and professionalism of SERVPRO of Montrose / Telluride to help you remediate this problem as soon as you can. Give us a call today at (970) 240-6970.

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