Attic mold left unchecked can grow and lead to structural deterioration of attic sheathing and roof structural elements.
Mold on roof sheathing in attic.
The effects of mold exposure depend on your health and the amount of mold you re exposed to.
Mold that grows on the underside of roof sheathing due to ideal mold growth conditions being present.
And he is having problems with water underneath the decking.
In the vast majority of cases the mold growth is caused by condensation.
This occurs when the temperature of the sheathing drops below the dew point creating a thin layer of moisture on the substrate.
On the east side only there is black mold for the first 6 up the slope.
So they put an addition on the side and part of the roof is now rafter roof which is cathedral.
Mold must be removed from attic sheathing because the spores can cause serious health problems.
Attic spaces are one of the most common places in a home for mold to be found growing.
Mold on the underside of roof sheathing is also very common.
And i was curious at this point there is actually mold inside the ceiling of you know the old ceiling and.
The presence of mold in your attic is often the result of poor ventilation insufficient insulation moisture from a roof leak or improper venting from your bathrooms or kitchen.
Mold growth on attic roof sheathing is a common issue in cool climates such as the pacific northwest.
The attic is truss framed with plywood sheathing.
There s an underlying moisture issue that needs to be resolved because mold requires moisture to grow and spread.