Does wallcovering cause mold and mildew?
Although wallcoverings are often cited in connection with mold and mildew, they do not cause mold and mildew. In virtually all cases, the mold and mildew growth is due to excessive moisture in the wall cavity. To prevent or eliminate the mold and mildew, the source of moisture must be found and eliminated. What are the differences between the federal specifications CCC-W-408A & D, ASTM F793, and CFFAW-101D? The most current specification for vinyl wallcoverings is CCC-W-408D. The earlier version, CC-W-408A, is similar to the D specification, except that it still contains a minimum weight for each type of wallcovering. Most major manufactures still produce their vinyl wallcoverings to the weight requirements listed in the A specification and most specifiers still require product that meet the weight requirements in the A specification. ASTM F793 is as standard classification of wallcoverings by durability characteristics, which covers all wallcovering s, including vinyl. It includes six
