Mold Prevention with Insulation: How to Keep Your Home Safe
Mold prevention with insulation is one of the most effective ways to protect your home from moisture-related issues. Over the last several years, mold growth has become a major concern for indoor air quality, leading to an increase in remediation companies across the country. Unfortunately, many of these companies lack proper certifications and real knowledge […]
Holiday Prep in the Attic? Make Sure Mold Isn’t Hiding Among Your Decorations
As the holiday season approaches, many of us head to the attic to retrieve cherished decorations and seasonal items. But while you’re digging through storage boxes and untangling lights, have you ever wondered what else might be lurking in the shadows? Mold can thrive in forgotten spaces like attics, especially in areas with high humidity […]
Can Mold Grow on Fiberglass Insulation? Understanding the Risks and Solutions for Homes in St. Louis and Chicago
Fiberglass insulation is a popular choice for many homes in St. Louis and Chicago due to its affordability, durability, and energy efficiency. However, homeowners often wonder: can mold grow on fiberglass insulation? While fiberglass itself doesn’t provide an ideal food source for mold, certain conditions can still lead to mold growth on and around fiberglass […]
The Most Common Areas Mold Grows in Homes: Prevention Tips for Every Room
Mold is more than just an eyesore; it’s a health hazard that can affect your family’s well-being and the structural integrity of your home. One of the best ways to protect your home from mold is to understand where it’s most likely to grow and take steps to prevent it. At Mold Solutions, we’ve seen […]
Battling Mold on Vents: Effective Solutions and Prevention Tips
Have you ever caught a glimpse of those unsightly black or green specks around your vents and felt a shiver down your spine? Yep, that’s mold making itself at home in places it shouldn’t. Besides being a total eyesore, mold on vents can be a silent threat to your health and comfort. But fear not! […]
Don’t let Mold Haunt your Basement, Crawl Space, or Attic!
Boo! It’s the season of spookiness, with Halloween right around the corner. While we embrace the chills and thrills of this eerie holiday, there’s one thing we definitely don’t want lurking around our homes – mold. Just like ghosts in the night, mold can silently creep into your basement, attic, or crawl space, causing a […]
Attic Mold in Spring — A Common Problem with Solutions
In humid and dark environments, mold can thrive all year long. However, it spreads and grows much more rapidly during spring, especially in attics. If you’re dealing with attic mold this spring season, read on. Here’s what you should know about it. Is It a Serious Issue? Since attics are equally dark and moist, they […]
Why You Should Never See Frost on the Wood Sheathing
Let’s be honest — homeowners have a lot of things to worry about. From basement floods to faulty electrical wires, homes are always in need of something. Yet, there is one more thing that can ruin your beautiful home in no time, and its name is frost. As a result, preventing frost from forming on […]
How Weather Affects Mold Growth
Everyone can agree mold is a huge concern for any homeowner. Not only can it damage your home, but it can also cause a variety of health issues. And while most people believe mold to be a seasonal problem that goes away during winter, the reality is it’s still there. In fact, you would be […]
Roof Ventilation and How it Can Affect Mold Growth
There’s no doubt that attics are one of the most common areas for mold growth in our homes. But why and how do we prevent it? There’s a direct correlation between roof ventilation and mold growth. It’s important to know how your roof is “breathing” so you can avoid any issues with mold down the […]
