{"id":782,"date":"2022-11-27T18:33:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T23:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/?page_id=782"},"modified":"2022-11-27T18:33:07","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T23:33:07","slug":"attic-mold","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/attic-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"attic mold"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"782\" class=\"elementor elementor-782\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-673fe3df elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"673fe3df\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50848e81\" data-id=\"50848e81\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f061fed elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f061fed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Attic Mold | Causes, cost &amp; Solutions<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2078e609 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"2078e609\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e284796\" data-id=\"7e284796\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b0cf23e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2b0cf23e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is there mold in the attic ? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4afd9ef3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4afd9ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attics are a privileged place for the development of mold because they are dark, humid and benefit from excellent air circulation. During the production process, mold spores are released into the air and settle on surfaces with high humidity.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additionally, attic insulation can become damp due to roof leaks or condensation from the attic air conditioning system that provides ventilation to the home.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The attic is one of the most difficult areas to clean because it can be hot, dark and confined.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">When done properly, attic mold cleaning protects attic insulation from moisture damage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-76080ca\" data-id=\"76080ca\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57e5fa03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57e5fa03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Decontamination Services<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c81051d elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2c81051d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/asbestos-removal\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Asbestos removal<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/mold-removal\/\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Mold Removal<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd97839 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dd97839\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/nos-services\/decontamination\/decontamination-moisissures\/\">Mold <\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75df0de6 elementor-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"75df0de6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Bathroom Mold<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Mold on Windows<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Attic Mold<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Black Mold<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">White Mold <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-play\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Yellow Mold<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10cc8ba8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"10cc8ba8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a39c191\" data-id=\"5a39c191\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c488cf7 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6c488cf7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-57f07b23\" data-id=\"57f07b23\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e755126 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6e755126\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1024x875.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-788\" alt=\"attic mold\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1024x875.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1536x1313.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-65dd98c1\" data-id=\"65dd98c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd9f748 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bd9f748\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to get rid of mold in the attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17996e5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17996e5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The attic is a foreign feature in most homes because the attic is not a living space. Often, basements are also overlooked when it comes to mold prevention and home maintenance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Many homeowners find out the hard way that their attic has become filled with toxic mold spores due to moisture buildup. In some cases, it is the result of water leaks in the attic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, mold in the attic is often caused by the condensation of moisture that has seeped into the floor of the attic of a house. This happens when houses are very close together or there are attic ventilation problems.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mold can become dangerous if it begins to have direct contact with the floor of an attic. The attic is often isolated from the rest of the house, which means mold spores can grow undisturbed. This allows attic mold to spread faster, increasing the danger to anyone who has not taken proper precautions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-24d077e7 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"24d077e7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6627da22\" data-id=\"6627da22\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-657c71eb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"657c71eb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6556ae49\" data-id=\"6556ae49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744696a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"744696a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About mold in the attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2d29d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a2d29d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold spores love attics because they receive a lot of heat and humidity. If attic ventilation is a problem, mold has the perfect environment to spread quickly. Attic vents allow air to circulate throughout the attic. This helps prevent condensation which can lead to the development of mold in the attic.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If attic ventilation is an issue, homeowners should consider purchasing attic fans. Homeowners can also lower the attic temperature to prevent condensation from forming in the attic.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold problems in attics are often overlooked because the attic is not used as a living space. However, attics tend to accumulate dangerous toxins due to moisture buildup and ventilation issues.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Molds, like other fungi, thrive in moist conditions. When they propagate in the attic of a structure, they can quickly damage the structural elements (beams, frame, etc.) and endanger the entire building.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If the mold infestation spreads, it could compromise the air quality throughout your property. Mold spores that are tiny enough to go unnoticed can enter your ventilation system and contaminate your entire home, exposing everyone in the household to potentially dangerous mold.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-143be590 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"143be590\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2151e202\" data-id=\"2151e202\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28ff4835 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28ff4835\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The presence of mold in the attic can be detected by several signs.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5604936f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5604936f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If you notice any of the following symptoms, you most likely have a damp problem in your home, which means there is also a mold problem:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span>Musty or earthy smell in the attic and the rest of your house.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span>Condensation on windows, walls, and other structures in your attic, as well as inside your attic.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><span><strong>Black spots or streaks on attic walls, wood surfaces, or other structures in your attic.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><span><strong>Weakness of structural elements, in particular beams and structural elements.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preventing mold in the attic is essentially a matter of attic ventilation. Make sure there are proper vents to allow fresh air into the attic. You can also prevent mold in the attic by keeping your attic dry. If moisture builds up in the attic, let it air out before it turns to condensation or mold spores.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Extremely high humidity can be a problem in attics that are not well ventilated during the warmer months. Molds grow if there is too much humidity for an extended period of time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-57a1d663 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"57a1d663\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22b743d9\" data-id=\"22b743d9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e19a905 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6e19a905\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2bb2d028\" data-id=\"2bb2d028\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7440aba9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7440aba9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Symptoms of Attic Mold Infestation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fbd4e77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fbd4e77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The most common symptoms include discoloration of the attic. White, brown, or gray spots on attic ceilings and walls indicate the presence of mold in the attic.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Black colored mold indicates heavy contamination. The presence of more than one type of mold in your attic is another indication that you have a problem. Attic insulation can also be affected by moisture issues, causing it to rot or become moldy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Mold can grow to the point of forming &#8220;fungus pockets&#8221; between the rafters of the structure. These pockets of mold are usually easy to spot because they look like beehives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7abbe0b5\" data-id=\"7abbe0b5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65bdf89f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65bdf89f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206-1024x576.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-320\" alt=\"white mold on wood\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20211020_141206.jpg 1790w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4932fff5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4932fff5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-499531b0\" data-id=\"499531b0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a28c6e3 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"6a28c6e3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ca9d468\" data-id=\"ca9d468\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd40f03 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd40f03\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold contamination in the attic is especially dangerous because mold spores that contaminate your attic can seep into your ventilation system and air ducts, exposing mold toxins throughout your home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Also, moldy insulation can lead to the development of mold in the house itself. In fact, mold spores from moldy attic insulation can spread to other parts of your living space through your heating and cooling systems. This means that mold you observe in your attic may indicate the presence of mold inside your walls.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-25b3e2a5 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"25b3e2a5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fd5a5a2\" data-id=\"5fd5a5a2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6562ac05 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6562ac05\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The most likely places where mold can appear<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c8e14d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7c8e14d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold in the attic occurs when mold spores grow in an area with high humidity. Mold can grow on any damp area of \u200b\u200byour home if mold spores are allowed to multiply. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Molds grow well in moist environments with high humidity and temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (F). <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>It is important to note that mold can grow anywhere mold spores are able to enter the home, but mold growth is more common in areas where there is a high level of humidity.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold can also be found on various surfaces in your home, including carpets and walls. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Remember that mold will continue to grow in damp areas that have been exposed to mold. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Attic mold occurs when mold spores grow in high humidity areas of your home. They are most often found in ceiling joists, wall cavities and under roof trusses.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f2ff680 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4f2ff680\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-152c3df6\" data-id=\"152c3df6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f605732 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4f605732\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2efd4afd\" data-id=\"2efd4afd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551a4fdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"551a4fdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Attic mold: What are the types of mold that develop in the attic?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d41eb29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2d41eb29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The types of mold that grow in attics are usually either<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aspergillus_penicillioides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Aspergillus penicilloides<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">or<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Stachybotrys_chartarum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stachybotrys<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/a> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">atra. Aspergillus penicilloides is not known to produce mycotoxins, so it&#8217;s the lesser of two evils. Stachybotrys atra produces a mycotoxin called &#8220;satratoxin&#8221;<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Attic Mold: Is Attic Mold Dangerous?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes. Stachybotrys is toxic to humans, as well as animals and other types of life. In fact, he has been implicated in the deaths of many animals. It can cause allergic reactions and respiratory distress. Allergic reactions can be immediate or delayed for weeks or months in some people.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Attic mold: Can mold in the attic cause health problems?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, mold in the attic can definitely cause health issues related to mycotoxins. Other attic molds are not known to produce mycotoxins, but they are still dangerous because inhaling attic mold spores leads to health problems and attic molds can cause structural damage and to the contents of a building.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-79739290\" data-id=\"79739290\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44b0bfca elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"44b0bfca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ef1883 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ef1883\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic-mold-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-795\" alt=\"mold in attic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic-mold-2.jpg 628w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic-mold-2-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-247d1605 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"247d1605\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-37090683\" data-id=\"37090683\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6691a1ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6691a1ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Attic mold Black mold<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b7f38a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b7f38a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>By black mold we generally mean a type of toxic mold. Prolonged exposure to black mold can lead to respiratory problems, eye irritations and different other complications. Particularly fond of damp places. It often manifests itself in the bathroom, kitchen and even in the bedroom. The presence of mold can be caused by various factors, such as water infiltration, condensation or a leak.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56806592\" data-id=\"56806592\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71c48650 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"71c48650\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">White mold attic <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24bdb8a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24bdb8a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Thrives in a humid environment. Many homeowners won&#8217;t even realize they have a white mold problem because of its color, which makes it difficult to detect. It can grow on plants, fabrics, food, and many other organic materials like drywall, wood, and carpets.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-41a6f1f elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"41a6f1f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-662f08dd elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"662f08dd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2388b228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2388b228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Black mold in the attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf0227e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf0227e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Black mold thrives in moisture, and the more water the better. It is especially prevalent in basements (due to water damage), but can also be found in attics.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>In addition to these factors. Condensation can be the source of black mold in an attic. Warm air from the rest of the house can rise to the attic during the winter and condense on wood surfaces.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>However, not all black mold in your attic is necessarily dark. Various factors and conditions can give a black tone to materials, especially wood. So if you think you&#8217;re dealing with black mold in your attic, it&#8217;s a good idea to call a professional.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ad02e82 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"ad02e82\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7513fea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7513fea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">White mold in the attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351f5334 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"351f5334\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>White attic mold is usually thicker than black attic mold. Its texture is also powdery. It is most often found on damp surfaces or objects vulnerable to moisture damage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>White mold in the attic can easily spread throughout the attic if you don&#8217;t deal with it quickly.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>As with many other species, exposure to white mold should be avoided, especially over the long term. Therefore, if you know that you have white mold growing in your attic, you should take it in hand immediately, in order to identify the cause and eliminate it permanently.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3e784489 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3e784489\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a92c4cf\" data-id=\"3a92c4cf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-20f76abb elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"20f76abb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bf39fe5\" data-id=\"5bf39fe5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1c90b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b1c90b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What would happen if the mold in your attic was not eliminated?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38415bb7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"38415bb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Molds are part of nature, but those that grow in a home are never good. Not only does mold spread quickly and cause structural damage to homes, but it can also be dangerous to human health. Symptoms may include breathing difficulties, shortness of breath, respiratory system problems, chronic fatigue syndrome, or headaches. When mold is allowed to grow unchecked, mold spores will be released into the air and breathed in by people occupying the home.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>If mold is not removed from your attic, mold spores can also contaminate other parts of the house. If mold is found on surfaces that rest on the attic floor, such as wood moldings or drywall, it may spread to the following places:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Floors outside the house<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Floors inside the house<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Ceilings inside the house<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #ff9900;\"><strong>Basements<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3c9af0a8\" data-id=\"3c9af0a8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab67c1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5ab67c1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210811_135240-2-1024x770.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-293\" alt=\"black mold on concrete wall\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210811_135240-2-1024x770.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210811_135240-2-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210811_135240-2-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20210811_135240-2.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-70accc8d elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"70accc8d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4093366f\" data-id=\"4093366f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-634d8133 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"634d8133\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Mold can also spread through your ductwork, causing mold spores to blow into other parts of your home. This is especially dangerous for people with allergies or respiratory problems. For homes with increased mold growth in different areas, it may be necessary to microscopically inspect and test for the presence of mold spores in areas such as:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Bathrooms<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Kitchens<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Toilet<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Mold can also cause bad odors that affect the overall smell of your attic. If you suspect there is an odor problem, it is important to eliminate it as soon as possible.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e94c9d6 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"7e94c9d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4cda42a5\" data-id=\"4cda42a5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6542a091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6542a091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mold decontamination in the attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bed0368 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bed0368\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attic decontamination is extremely important for maintaining the structural integrity of your home. Most mold does not grow on the surface of drywall, but mold spores can enter the attic through air vents or other means and then begin to take root behind the walls.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If mold begins to grow beyond a few spots in one spot, you need treatment to stop the mold from spreading and prevent rot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The attic houses the attic mold remediation as well as ventilation and insulation work. These three important factors should be considered when planning attic restoration or reconstruction after mold remediation. You need to consider these three factors before your attic decontamination project begins, so you can complete the job with minimal disruption and mold growth in the future.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;\"><strong>Attic Mold Remediation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Attic mold remediation or any mold infestation requires the intervention of a mold remediation professional to treat the mold and prevent it from growing. Once mold has reached most of your home, you can no longer control its growth as it has spread beyond your walls and thrives in your insulation and ventilation systems. You cannot remove mold from these systems.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-75c15622 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"75c15622\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4579f925\" data-id=\"4579f925\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3b5d3e58 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"3b5d3e58\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1021fb23\" data-id=\"1021fb23\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1008fee1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1008fee1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What's the best way to get rid of mold in the attic ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9a90f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c9a90f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Unfortunately, you have very few alternatives when it comes to removing mold from your attic. This is a difficult task that requires the expertise of a professional in the field (<a href=\"https:\/\/iicrc.org\/s520\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900; text-decoration: underline;\">IICRC S520<\/span><\/span><\/a>).<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The complete mold removal procedure will also be determined by a variety of factors, such as the size and configuration of your attic, as well as the extent of contamination. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>First, mold remediation begins with a mold test. This test will determine the extent of mold contamination in your attic. Mold testing is done by taking samples from different places in the attic and sending them to a lab for mold analysis.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>During this process, it is important to keep all windows closed and to turn off the heating or air conditioning, as mold can spread quickly. Mold spores are very small and float easily in the air.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4b74a476 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"4b74a476\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-427c7027\" data-id=\"427c7027\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fcb0c19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1fcb0c19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Procedures for decontaminating an attic<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f3cc690 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f3cc690\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Treating an attic against mold is a complex procedure that can be divided into several phases:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Locate the sources of moisture and the extent of the problem.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Reduce or eliminate all sources of moisture.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Caulk the area to make sure it is completely sealed.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Carefully remove and dispose of any mold-contaminated materials (including insulation).<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Use a high-efficiency particulate (HEPA) vacuum to clean the space.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Treat with an ozone generator (if necessary)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>During such work, it is also essential to wear protective equipment and respiratory masks, not only to avoid exposure to mold, but also to avoid coming into contact with asbestos, which is still very widespread in attic insulation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6da66013\" data-id=\"6da66013\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0eab75 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0eab75\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"875\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1024x875.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-788\" alt=\"attic mold\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1024x875.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-300x256.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2-1536x1313.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/attic_mold2.jpg 1578w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-786318fd elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"786318fd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-703377ed\" data-id=\"703377ed\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d08c36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21d08c36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Attic mold decontamination price<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4de6eb3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4de6eb3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The price of attic mold removal depends on several factors. Every attic is built differently, the size of the attic and the amount of mold present in it are some of the important aspects to keep in mind before removing mold from the attic.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>It is necessary to thoroughly assess the molds before proceeding with their removal. While it&#8217;s helpful to know the cost of mold removal in an attic, having an attic inspection done is highly recommended so you know exactly what you&#8217;re investing in.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Contact the Gestion Xpress Demolition team today for a quick and free estimate for your decontamination projects.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5769ad7e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-column-slider-no wpr-equal-height-no\" data-id=\"5769ad7e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7f87ca45\" data-id=\"7f87ca45\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c8bbcec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c8bbcec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In conclusion, how to prevent mold in the Attic ?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3530c3a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3530c3a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>You can prevent mold by maintaining a clean, dry environment. This will include eliminating water infiltration if it enters your attic. You can also add insulation to prevent heat loss, limit humidity levels in the house and evacuate moisture from bathrooms. <\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>Another way to prevent mold is to have good ventilation in the attic. A well-ventilated attic will prevent the development of mold due to excess humidity. To prevent mold from condensation, you can also improve the humidity control in your home. You can also prevent mold by having a mold resistant coating installed in your attic. You can find mold resistant coatings that suit your needs and budget.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><strong>In conclusion, mold is a serious problem that requires immediate attention and careful monitoring. If there are visible signs of mold, you should contact a mold remediation professional immediately.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1078fb4d\" data-id=\"1078fb4d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7931025e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"7931025e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1-1024x643.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-286\" alt=\"mold removal worker\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1-1024x643.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1-768x482.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1-1536x964.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/xpressdemolition.ca\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/20191105_105025-1.jpg 1784w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attic Mold | Causes, cost &amp; Solutions Why is there mold in the attic ? Attics are a privileged place for the development of mold because they are dark, humid and benefit from excellent air circulation. During the production process, mold spores are released into the air and settle on surfaces with high humidity. Additionally, attic insulation can become damp due to roof leaks or condensation from the attic air conditioning system that provides ventilation to the home. The attic is one of the most difficult areas to clean because it can be hot, dark and confined. When done properly, attic mold cleaning protects attic insulation from moisture damage. Decontamination Services Asbestos removal Mold Removal Mold Bathroom Mold Mold on Windows Attic Mold Black Mold White Mold Yellow Mold How to get rid of mold in the attic The attic is a foreign feature in most homes because the attic is not a living space. Often, basements are also overlooked when it comes to mold prevention and home maintenance. Many homeowners find out the hard way that their attic has become filled with toxic mold spores due to moisture buildup. In some cases, it is the result of water leaks in the attic. However, mold in the attic is often caused by the condensation of moisture that has seeped into the floor of the attic of a house. This happens when houses are very close together or there are attic ventilation problems. Mold can become dangerous if it begins to have direct contact with the floor of an attic. The attic is often isolated from the rest of the house, which means mold spores can grow undisturbed. This allows attic mold to spread faster, increasing the danger to anyone who has not taken proper precautions. About mold in the attic Mold spores love attics because they receive a lot of heat and humidity. If attic ventilation is a problem, mold has the perfect environment to spread quickly. Attic vents allow air to circulate throughout the attic. This helps prevent condensation which can lead to the development of mold in the attic. If attic ventilation is an issue, homeowners should consider purchasing attic fans. Homeowners can also lower the attic temperature to prevent condensation from forming in the attic. Mold problems in attics are often overlooked because the attic is not used as a living space. However, attics tend to accumulate dangerous toxins due to moisture buildup and ventilation issues. Molds, like other fungi, thrive in moist conditions. When they propagate in the attic of a structure, they can quickly damage the structural elements (beams, frame, etc.) and endanger the entire building. If the mold infestation spreads, it could compromise the air quality throughout your property. Mold spores that are tiny enough to go unnoticed can enter your ventilation system and contaminate your entire home, exposing everyone in the household to potentially dangerous mold. The presence of mold in the attic can be detected by several signs. If you notice any of the following symptoms, you most likely have a damp problem in your home, which means there is also a mold problem: Musty or earthy smell in the attic and the rest of your house. Condensation on windows, walls, and other structures in your attic, as well as inside your attic. Black spots or streaks on attic walls, wood surfaces, or other structures in your attic. Weakness of structural elements, in particular beams and structural elements. Preventing mold in the attic is essentially a matter of attic ventilation. Make sure there are proper vents to allow fresh air into the attic. You can also prevent mold in the attic by keeping your attic dry. If moisture builds up in the attic, let it air out before it turns to condensation or mold spores. Extremely high humidity can be a problem in attics that are not well ventilated during the warmer months. Molds grow if there is too much humidity for an extended period of time. Common Symptoms of Attic Mold Infestation The most common symptoms include discoloration of the attic. White, brown, or gray spots on attic ceilings and walls indicate the presence of mold in the attic. Black colored mold indicates heavy contamination. The presence of more than one type of mold in your attic is another indication that you have a problem. Attic insulation can also be affected by moisture issues, causing it to rot or become moldy. Mold can grow to the point of forming &#8220;fungus pockets&#8221; between the rafters of the structure. These pockets of mold are usually easy to spot because they look like beehives. Mold contamination in the attic is especially dangerous because mold spores that contaminate your attic can seep into your ventilation system and air ducts, exposing mold toxins throughout your home. Also, moldy insulation can lead to the development of mold in the house itself. In fact, mold spores from moldy attic insulation can spread to other parts of your living space through your heating and cooling systems. This means that mold you observe in your attic may indicate the presence of mold inside your walls. The most likely places where mold can appear Mold in the attic occurs when mold spores grow in an area with high humidity. Mold can grow on any damp area of \u200b\u200byour home if mold spores are allowed to multiply. Molds grow well in moist environments with high humidity and temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit (F). It is important to note that mold can grow anywhere mold spores are able to enter the home, but mold growth is more common in areas where there is a high level of humidity. Mold can also be found on various surfaces in your home, including carpets and walls. Remember that mold will continue to grow in damp areas that have been exposed to mold. Attic mold occurs when mold spores grow in high humidity areas of your home. 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