MOLD | ? someone explain

01-22-2011, 05:19 PM	#1
tawhid111 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	MOLD | ? someone explain Hi guys could someone explain this if possible the attic seems properly ventilated and there is no water damage roof is not leaking here is a picture could someone help me out determine what it could be any response is appreciated thanks in advance Mold on the edge of the ceiling Last edited by tawhid111; 01-22-2011 at 05:39 PM.

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01-22-2011, 05:21 PM	#2
waterman1971 Member     Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 161	MOLD | ? someone explain What?

01-22-2011, 05:54 PM	#3
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,792	MOLD | ? someone explain Check in the attic directly above that spot for missing insulation; Fig 3; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...rent-this-time Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!

01-22-2011, 06:52 PM	#4
tawhid111 Newbie   Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2	MOLD | ? someone explain Quote: Originally Posted by GBR in WA Check in the attic directly above that spot for missing insulation; Fig 3; http://www.buildingscience.com/docum...rent-this-time Gary thanks gary for the quick response there was some missing insulation i ve put some all properly now should i clean up the mold and wait and see again or the spot would dry up on its own

01-22-2011, 08:04 PM	#5
Gary in WA Moderator   Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 8,792	MOLD | ? someone explain You're welcome, we are here to help. 10% beach/water solution right away, don't want more spores air-borne. Gary __________________ Clothes taking longer to dry? Clean the dryer screen in HOT water if using fabric softener sheets. They leave a residue that impedes air-flow, costing you money. Clean the ducting in the last six months? 17,000 dryer fires annually!