The feature photograph was taken of the underside of a roof deck in an attic. This photograph provides helpful information regarding the cause and history of the damage. From this photo we observe the following: The pixelated pattern of the apparent… Read More
Category Archives: Mold Growth
The Importance of Crawlspace Ventilation
The decay (and the foot step through the floor in the featured photo) seen here is characteristic of damage from prolonged exposure to excessive moisture. The severity of the decay indicates that the problem has been progressing over a period… Read More
What Can We Tell from This Photo? (Case Study 13)
The feature photograph was taken in an attic during a warmer month of the year. It documents the condition on the underside of the roof deck. This photograph provides valuable information regarding the scope and history of airborne moisture in the attic. From… Read More
When Is Condensation a Concern?
Remember summertime? It’s that warm or even hot time of year when we lay back on our chaise lounge in the shade with a cold glass of our favorite beverage. It is so humid that the glass is sweating profusely… Read More
What Can We Tell from This Photo? (Case Study 12)
What does this photograph show? This photograph was taken of active condensation of excessive airborne moisture on the underside of a roof deck. This photograph provides a significant amount of information about the consequences of condensation and even about the… Read More
Can Ventilation Really Reduce Condensation and Mold Growth in an Attic?
Most in the construction industry know that the attics of wood framed structures require adequate ventilation to reduce the risk of the condensation of excessive airborne moisture and the resulting mold growth. But, how much does ventilation reduce condensation and… Read More
Inadvertent Reduction in Attic Ventilation
We are often called to evaluate the source of moisture causing mold growth, water damage or wetting of building components in an attic. These investigations commonly conclude with pointing out a roof or siding leak from a breach in the… Read More