A leaky roof can cause mold to grow in upstairs rooms by pooling in attics or ceilings creating a perfect environment for mold growth.
Mould in one corner of room.
Here s how to find it and fix it.
On lower levels of your home this will cause mold to grow in the upper corners of your rooms as water pools behind them.
To check if there s a mold problem in your basement look for signs of water or dampness.
The first is poor air circulation.
We have mould on alot of items in a walk in wardrobe a small area of paint bubbling on one wall about half way up and mould on the other side of that wall in another bedroom.
It can turn prized possessions into musty relics that only look fit for the garbage.
There are two possible causes for a mold problem at the inside corners of exterior walls.
Leaky roofs are also problematic and usually aren t detected until it s too late.
No water pipes in the area we have been told.
Mold can grow on walls clothes books toys and even cds.
The subsequent lack of air movement and slower return to room temperature of the trapped air extends the period supporting mould growth allowing it to take hold.
From there mold can spread along the wood and up into the other rooms of the house.
Insulating walls can have its place in certain scenarios and is a good thing in general.
Mold in bedroom settings is particularly problematic because while mold in any room of the home presents a health hazard people often spend more time in their bedrooms than in any other room.
Why does mold grow in the inside corners of walls.
You might spend eight hours in your bedroom at night every night while you might only spend an hour or so in the bathroom another hour or so in the.
Mold often grows on the wooden walls posts or building frames in a basement.
Hi i have just cleaned mould off bedroom corner again it was even in bedroom cabinets i try to leave my window open to allow air in more i have just found out my roof has a lining of plastic underneath instead of felt could this be my problem not enough ventilation through roof its an old roof so am considering either a new one or insulating rafters can you help please.
There is a large pipe in the corner of the room we think this is a radon pipe running from ground up into attic and vented.