Top 5 Causes of Winter Mold
You might associate mold with summer, when humidity is high and thunderstorms happen every day. Unfortunately, mold can take root in your home any time of the year. Even in the winter, moisture and mold are a threat to your home.
What Are the Top Five Causes of Winter Mold?
Here are the five top causes of winter mold growth.
- Christmas tree water leaks. While Christmas trees are a holiday tradition, they can cause issues if their water leaks. Mold can grow in wet conditions in as little as 24 to 48 hours, so check for spilled water often.
- Roof leaks. On a larger scale, winter weather can damage your roof, allowing water inside. Wherever there's water damage in your home, mold can grow.
- Leaky windows and doors. Ice and snow can build up on the outside of windows and doors and leak into window and door frames.
- Burst pipes. In the cold winter months, water in uninsulated or unheated pipes can freeze. Ice can displace any unfrozen water in your pipes, leading to a pipe burst at a weak spot in the pipe. Since many pipes are hidden in your walls, it's easy to miss the water damage forming. Mold also appreciates the hidden, dark location, and can get out of control quickly.
- Humidity and condensation. During the winter, condensation can occur in your attic when the heated air inside your home hits the cold surface of your ceiling. Even this amount of water can lead to mold, and in a low-traffic area like your attic, mold can grow unnoticed.
How Can I Prevent Winter Mold?
Luckily, it's easy to prevent mold. The top way to prevent mold is to prevent moisture growth in your home. If you have any leaks, fix them right away, and prevent your pipes from bursting by keeping them dripping or too warm to freeze.
However, if you suspect you already have a mold problem, you should schedule mold testing services right away. Once a technician confirms there is mold in your home, you can start a process called mold remediation. Mold remediation is a thorough process that contains and removes mold completely, then rebuilds any affected portions of your home.
BioClean Knows It's Never Too Cold For Mold
At BioClean NY, we are family-owned and operated. We have same day estimates and services available to help you deal with your mold problems right away. Contact us today and let us help take care of your pesky winter mold!
