Mold on the attic

Mold in the attic is caused by excessive humidity. If the moisture content rises above 75% Rh, the conditions for mold growth are optimal. Here you can read more about how to treat and get rid of black and white mold in the attic.

Problems with mold in the attic?

Mold in the attic is caused by excessive humidity. If the moisture content rises above 75% Rh, the conditions for mold growth are optimal. Here you can read more about how to treat and get rid of black and white mold in the attic.

Black mold in the attic

Common species of black mold are:

• Stachybotrys
• Aspergillus
• Penicillium
• Fusarium
• Cladosporium

It is therefore important to inspect your attic once a year after the growth of black mold. If you detect the black mold in time, it is relatively easy to fix the problem and prevent new growth.

Black mold in the attic

Black mold in the attic is a common problem. The mold is usually not toxic and dangerous, but more warns that the risk of harmful molds is not far off. Similar to black mold, white mold is a collective name for those molds that are white.

How is your health affected by black mold?

If you are exposed to black mold, you can develop so-called mold allergy. If a person has allergies in other cases, there is a great risk of feeling allergy to mold as well.

Common symptoms of mold allergy are:

• Headache
• Cough
• Bronchial problems
• Watery eyes
• Dry skin
• Tiredness

How to remove mold in the attic?

You can remove black and white mold yourself by spraying a liquid, Mögel-Fri, which you can apply with a syringe.

• You let the agent work and then scrub the affected surfaces properly.
• With a UV lamp you can then check that all mold has been removed.
• If there are still traces afterwards, the treatment is repeated.

What then?

After removing the mold, it is important to prevent new attacks. By plastering and sealing the wind properly and installing a dehumidifier, you prevent new mold attacks.

Install a desiccant dehumidifier

Just sealing the attic does not help and can even worsen the environment. By installing a dehumidifier you can maintain a healthy moisture content. Installing a dehumidifier is easy and if you have plastic and sealed the attic then you have done the worst job.

Need help choosing dehumidifier?

Feel free to use our guide to choose the dehumidifier that suits your needs. Or contact us for more information.