Maintenance is one of the homeowner’s biggest time suckers. But, if you want to keep your home in good condition and prevent large problems down the road the best thing to do is keep a preventative maintenance checklist for your home and make sure that you tick all the items off according to your monthly timetable.

One of the homeowner’s biggest nuisances is mold – which is both unsightly and unhealthy, and the moment it is noticed has to be removed. In other words – it is better to prevent mold from growing in the first place than having to remove it later.

Simple Tips For Preventing Attic Mold

Maximum ventilation – the more air you have circulating the less humidity and the less chance the mold has to grow in your attic. Check that you have vents in your roof and they are not blocked and if this doesn’t do a good enough job you should also install a fan.

It’s in the insulation – your attic insulation doesn’t only keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, it can also help when it comes to preventing mold. Good insulation will prevent condensation in your attic, and we know that mold needs damp to grow.

Annual attic inspection – even if you don’t really use your attic for more than storage you should go up there at least once a year and do a thorough inspection. Check any leaks from the roof, and if you have an air-conditioning system, any plumbing or a water heater up there. It is especially important to inspect areas of the attic that are directly above a bathroom or kitchen. Again, if you prefer to have a professional inspect your attic you should have a home restoration company come and check it out for you.

Don’t forget to check your roof – you should have your roof inspected at least once a year to make sure that it is in good condition, no broken tiles, blocked gutters or leaks that will cause water to penetrate the attic. We suggest having a professional take a look at your roof because they might notice something out of order that you won’t notice, and anyway, do you really want to be up there on the roof? A roof that is in good condition will keep the rain out of your attic, preventing mold from growing there.

What Should You Do If You Find Attic Mold?

If by any chance you do find mold growing in your attic, despite all your efforts to prevent it you should remove if and make sure the areas where it grew are dry so that it won’t start growing again.