It’s national mold awareness month

It’s national mold awareness month

  • Some tips to consider include;
    • Repairing plumbing leaks and leaks in the building structure as soon as possible.Looking for condensation and wet spots. Fix source(s) of moisture incursion problem(s) as soon as possible.
    • Prevent moisture from condensing by increasing surface temperature or reducing the moisture level in the air (humidity). To increase surface temperature, insulate or increase air circulation. To reduce the moisture level in the air, repair leaks, increase ventilation (if outside air is cold and dry), or dehumidify (if outdoor air is warm and humid).
    • Keeping HVAC drip pans clean, flowing properly, and unobstructed.
    • Performing regularly scheduled building/ HVAC inspections and maintenance, including filter changes.
    • Maintaining indoor relative humidity below 70% (25 – 60%, if possible). Vent moisture-generating appliances, such as dryers, to the outside where possible.
    • Venting kitchens (cooking areas) and bathrooms according to local code requirements.
    • Providing adequate drainage around buildings and sloping the ground away from building foundations.
    • Pinpointing areas where leaks have occurred, identifying the causes, and taking preventive action to ensure they do not reoccur.

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