You might not think about your attic much. But just like anywhere else in your house, it can grow mold. Even worse, mold in your attic can go unnoticed for longer than mold in a more highly trafficked area, like a kitchen. Here’s how you can tell if you have attic mold, and how it got there in the first place.
Why Is There Mold in My Attic?
Mold grows in moisture. The most likely cause of mold in your attic is water damage.
In attics, some common causes of water damage are:
- Roof leaks. A leak in your roof can easily turn into water damage.
- Humidity. Even humidity as low as 60% can encourage mold growth. In your attic, the humidity level might go unnoticed.
- Ice dams. Ice dams are thick ridges of ice that form on the eaves of your home. These can clog gutters and force water into your attic.
- Gutter clogs. Leaves can clog your gutters, pushing water into your attic similarly to the way ice dams push water into your attic. In either case, water damage can occur.
When Should I Hire a Professional?
Mold won’t go away on its own. Particularly in an out of the way place like an attic, it’s worth making sure it’s gone for good when you first find it.
- First, you should make sure the water damage has stopped. You should call a water damage restoration technician for help. Especially for issues like roof leaks, it might be dangerous to fix on your own.
- Then, you should call a mold remediation professional. A mold remediation professional follows a thorough series of steps to find and contain mold so it won’t grow back.
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