Mold On Roof Joists

The subfloor and joists often become saturated by rain before the roof is installed.

Mold on roof joists.

Generally tearing off a roof and roof sheathing and perhaps roof framing to remove mold would not be sensible nor cost justified. Over the subsequent weeks mold growth forms before the building materials can dry out. Once the wood dries out the fungus stops growing. Project report inspection for mold on joists mold growth.

At the time of inspection. The best course of action is always to remove any spores in the earliest stages of development so follow the simple steps below to effectively get rid of all of it. Another common cause is exposed soil in the crawl space. Damaged insulation damaged throughout the crawlspace area and must be removed.

Inspection of crawlspace revealed moderate mold growth throughout significant areas of subfloor and floor. If left alone mold in joists can eventually become such a problem that it can only be removed by professionals. Blue black or gray mold on floor joists may indicate sapstain fungi which are similar to surface mold but go deeper into the wood. They will not weaken the floor joists but the presence of this fungus is an indication that the wood has been moist or wet for a long period.