Avoiding a mold issue in your attic or crawlspace can affect the total value of your home. In the end, it can also end up costing you a lot of money in repairs.

Most attics are built with fiberglass insulation, wood framing, and occasionally drywall and carpet. All these materials make great breeding grounds for mold. When warm air gets into the attic, it meets the cold surface of the attic walls, roof sheathing, and condensation forms, leading to mold in the attic.

If you notice a moisture problem, mold can continue to grow and expand throughout your attic. Here at Mold Removal Express, we can test your property to find the cause of the mold. We have the best Denver mold test service around. MRE has the training, equipment, and expertise to effectively remediate the mold in your attic space or crawl space.

Any time there is basic material that becomes wetter than normal and there is air present, mold will grow on that material. Therefore, to keep mold from growing in an attic or a crawlspace you need to make sure that the amount of moisture in those areas is kept pretty much to the same levels as the normal air outside.

The way to do that is to either provide enough ventilation so moisture does not build up. You can use fans or a dehumidifier to lessen the moisture to normal levels. You can do the by applying the ventilation method.

Worried about black mold? Keep in mind that black mold loves areas that are damp and full of moisture. Attics are not as susceptible as basements to damp or moisture but can still collect condensation due the roof sheeting. Condensation and damp on the walls, sometimes caused by problems with insulation, could be another sign that your home could have black mold problem.

When looking for black mold, it’s best to start where you know there’s been water damage or condensation. Mold appears as discolored patches on the walls, ceiling or floor. You may also see cotton-like growths on any of those places.