PROBLEMS WITH MOLD IN YOUR ATTIC?

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PROBLEMS WITH MOLD IN YOUR ATTIC?
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• It can be tempting to simply ignore the fact that
  your attic has a problem with mold, after all, if
  it doesnt affect the quality of the air in your
  home, why should you worry or pay money to get
  the problem fixed? However, attic mold is a
  reportable issue, and if left unchecked, can lead
  to further problems with your attic and even the
  roof.
• Read on to know more about attic mold, why it can
  be a problem that needs to be treated, and what
  you can do about it

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• Attic mold and air purity within the home
• The stack effect is when warm air rises from
  the lower floors of a home, up to attic level,
  and its this effect that prevents mold in attics
  from being able to travel back down into the home
  and have a negative effect on air purity.
• Why you should treat attic mold as soon as you
  see it
• While you may not go up into your attic very
  often, its worth paying it a visit at least
  every few months so that you can check for the
  presence of damp and mold. If left untreated,
  attic mold can pervade your entire attic and even
  cause roof structural elements to deteriorate,
  and it can happen quickly if not checked.

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• Damp is the primary cause of mold, hence if you
  have it in your attic, it stands to reason that
  you have a problem with damp somewhere in your
  home. If youre showing your home to prospective
  buyers, mold staining can frighten them away, and
  of course its not something that homeowners want
  to face, either. Under the right conditions, mold
  can present within 24 hours of a moisture evet
  occurring, such as a flood or a leak. However,
  address the problem as soon as you spot it by
  identifying the source of elevated moisture,
  calling in the professionals to treat it, and you
  can help to prevent it from continually recurring
  and causing widespread damage.

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• Who do you call to treat the problem of mold in
  your attic?
• Always seek professional help with any such
  problems in your attic, and never try to solve
  and treat the issue yourself. Without the right
  expertise and tools, you may end up making the
  problem worse and spend more money getting it
  fixed than you would have done if youd simply
  left it to the experts.
• There are many reputable mold remediation
  contractors out there, and many roofing firms
  will deal with the problem swiftly and
  efficiently, too. The cost of the treatment will
  depend greatly on the extent of the damage, but
  it is something that can be fixed so if you spot
  mold in your attic, dont panic, but do act
  immediately to resolve the problem.

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