There is always some mold everywhere - in the air and on
many surfaces. Molds have been on the Earth for millions of years. Mold
grows everywhere there is moisture. It is absolutely vital that any new homes being built are protected sufficiently.
Excessive or chronic moisture in your house can compromise its
value. It's critical to be on the lookout for signs of  moisture, and to
take action to correct the cause of the problem.
A silent troublemaker, moisture can build up in a house and lead to
extensive problems. It can creep into your home's roof, walls and
foundation from many sources: rainfall from the outside, steam from
showers and laundry rooms inside, and less obvious sources, such as
cooking and even our own breath. Excessive moisture can cause mold and mildew to grow, over time, affect the structural integrity of building materials and compromise indoor air quality.
Because mold and mildew can be symptoms of poor building envelope
performance, it's important to understand why it occurs.
Why Moisture Problems Are On The Rise
Homes are built to control moisture through design features like
overhangs, gutters and flashing. However, some modern homes, for a
variety of reasons, have encountered moisture-related performance
problems.
One of the causes, undoubtedly, is that houses today are
designed and built with more corners, angles, hips, slopes, nooks,
crannies, and other design features that place greater demands on
proper detailing and workmanship to keep the weather and water out.
Those demands are not always met. Compounding the problem is the
growing shortage of skilled construction workers. Modern energy codes
may also be a contributing factor. By encouraging houses to be sealed
tightly, these codes, experts point out, can exacerbate interior
condensation problems, as well as indoor air quality concerns.
To find out more about how Moldstoppers™ can protect you from not only the threat of mold...but also potential liability, just fill
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