Mold Remediation Chicago
What causes mold in the attic? Determine the cause of the attic mold is crucial prior to treating the sheathing for attic mold treatment or attic mold prevention. Mold will grow back on a prevention painted surface if the cause is not treated.
✕ Moisture results from heat escape
✕ Condensation in heat as vapor changes to liquid
✕ Liquid / Water feeds mold growth
✕ Warm conditioned air from the living space escapes
Explore how we resolved allergies through mold remediation and insulation enhancement in our case study in Chicago
✕ Moisture results from heat escape
✕ Condensation in heat as vapor changes to liquid
✕ Liquid / Water feeds mold growth
✕ Warm conditioned air from the living space escapes
Explore how we resolved allergies through mold remediation and insulation enhancement in our case study in Chicago
How much does it cost to remove mold from attic?
Attic mold removal costs: $1.20 per sq ft for prevention and $1.40 per sq ft for treatment.
10 Years warranty on mold prevention
10 Years mold remediation warranty on labor
5 Years warranty on mold treatment
Why GoMold Growth Again? Attic Mold re-growth is common if the cause is not treated! Solar?
Attic mold can re-grow on the attic sheathing (underside of the roof deck) of a treated surface is the cause of the mold is not treated.
✓ Why pay for attic mold removal more than once?
✓ We determine and eliminate the cause of mold
✓ Treat the cause to prevent it from returning
✓ We air seal, insulate the attic and install proper ventilation
✓ Why pay for attic mold removal more than once?
✓ We determine and eliminate the cause of mold
✓ Treat the cause to prevent it from returning
✓ We air seal, insulate the attic and install proper ventilation
Green Attic treats the cause of mold problem and provides house mold treatment and prevention services.
Humidity contributing to mold in your home
1. Sometimes, humidity or dampness (water vapor) in the air can supply enough moisture for mold growth. Indoor relative humidity (RH) should be kept below 60 percent — ideally between 30 percent and 50 percent, if possible. Low humidity may also discourage pests (such as cockroaches) and dust mites. Humidity levels can rise in a building as a result of the use of:
• Humidifiers
• Steam radiators
• Moisture-generating appliances such as dryers
• Combustion appliances such as stoves
• Showers
• Heat escape from the attic floor to roof deck
• Humidifiers
• Steam radiators
• Moisture-generating appliances such as dryers
• Combustion appliances such as stoves
• Showers
• Heat escape from the attic floor to roof deck
2. Heat escape from the living space is a big contributor to mold growth as a result of cold air from the soffits or roof vents hitting warm air from the living space that leaked out through the attic floor seams. This is evident from the exterior when icicles are present. Often the attic sheathing (roof deck) will have mold, why? Because the heat escapes from the house's living space, it is creating both condensation and warming of the roof deck.
Ventilation For Attic Mold Remediation
In addition to proper insulation levels, and air tight attic floor, in the attic, when passive power fan ventilation which is thermostat controlled does not remove excess heat escape from the living space the heat will prematurely melt roof snow creating a serious situation with icicles and the potential for ice dams.
• Ventilation can dissipate the heat moisture and condensation will feed mold growth.
• The best solution is to prevent heat escape from the pressure barrier of the living space and conditioned building envelope.
• Mold remediation means treating the cause along with the affected surfaces.
• Ventilation can dissipate the heat moisture and condensation will feed mold growth.
• The best solution is to prevent heat escape from the pressure barrier of the living space and conditioned building envelope.
• Mold remediation means treating the cause along with the affected surfaces.
