Attic Mold Removal & Remediation
The bad news? You have mold in your attic. The good news? We can remove it without replacing your attic framing or decking?
Attic mold growth is a common affliction for many Nebraska residents. Unfortunately, attic mold removal is a challenging remediation process because of the difficulty in accessing the work. Extreme temperatures, fiberglass insulation, puncture hazards and the absence of a solid work surface just complicate working in this OSHA defined confined space.
Attic mold is a result of wet framing and roofing materials. How these materials get wet varies from roof leaks to poor attic insulation to inadequate attic ventilation. Regardless of how the materials get water damaged, the result is always the same…attic mold!
Mold growth can occur in an attic when high water vapor content exists and is not adequately ventilated. Although poor insulation can contribute to the problem, ventilation is the real problem.
If your attic is properly insulated, ventilated and the bathroom and dryer exhaust do not vent into the attic, mold should not be an issue. Not sure if you have mold in your attic? Take a look for yourself. Look for brown, green, black or even white and yellow, dusty layers covering the underside of the roof decking and framing. If you’re not sure, DryHero can inspect your attic for you. 402-438-2379 - Lincoln or 402-592-4376 - Omaha.
If you should have mold in your attic, it’s important to identify the source of moisture and remove the fungal growth. Unless the roof decking is rotted or deformed, the mold can usually be removed without any roof work of any kind. This can save a tremendous amount of money over roof replacement.
Here’s the good news. The mold can be cleaned and remediated, permanently removed from the attic. No need to replace the affected framing materials.
How do you prevent mold growth? Keep materials dry! Address roof leaks, make sure you have enough insulation and minimize water vapor in the attic via thorough ventilation.