The attic is often used as a creepy trope in suspense films, but for the average homeowner, what is potentially occurring in this space might be more frightening. Attics above your living space can be susceptible to moisture penetration or leaking from the roof, presenting the right conditions for mold and mildew growth. During this spooky season, it might benefit your household to seek professional mold inspection services to know what you are facing.

Mold Could Be Lurking

Professional mold inspection in Sandy Springs homes and businesses hopes to showcase the current condition of building materials and the possible threat of additional concerns. While mold might not exist yet, if the state of your roof or building materials within the attic suggests its formation is likely, action can be taken before greater harm results in your house.  

Some of the red flags we look for in an attic space:

  • Roof Vulnerabilities

A mold inspection must include an assessment of the structural integrity of vital systems in your home's exterior envelope. The roof materials can become compromised by heavy rainfall, hail, wind, and other storm damage typical to Georgia. When these compromised areas exist, they can become a penetration point for moisture and water.

  • Surface Spotting

We must stay alert to the changing conditions of building materials like insulation, exposed plywood, and trusses. These materials are often great food sources for developing mold colonies, and the earliest formation of the organism occurs with some irregular, colored spotting on these impacted surfaces.

  • Wet Materials

Wet materials in your roof or the attic flooring can tell you there is a possibility even if mold damage does not yet exist. Efforts by our remediators or restoration team focus on long-term repair solutions to slow the water flow and dry the structure to prevent development. Similarly, overly humid conditions have the same effect and require action.

  • Formidable Smells

Volatile organic compounds emitted by the developing mold organism are recognizable to homeowners and remediation teams alike by the strong, musty odor that results.

Advantaclean of Sandy Springs Will Help with Your Attic Mold Issues

While you might be your home's first line of defense, a proactive approach helps discover issues before they become devastating. As accredited and certified technicians for mold remediation and full-scale repairs, we can show you the threats and customize a plan to fix them.

Whether you want peace of mind or suspect mold could be an issue, let our AdvantaClean of Sandy Springs help with a thorough attic inspection. Call us today at (404) 474-8443.

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