How does insulated siding fight mold and mildew?
It is estimated that the average family of four creates six gallons of water vapor a day through routine daily activities such as breathing, perspiring, running water, showering, laundry, washing dishes, etc. If this is not released, it can condense on and between wall studs, and can cause both structural and health-related problems. Moist materials provide an ideal growing medium for molds, fungi and bacteria, which are organisms that can promote a host of respiratory problems. Insulated Siding’s unique breathablility, which is three times that of other forms of insulation, allows water vapors to escape the home, helping to reduce moisture and maintain a healthier home environment.
It is estimated that an average family of four creates six gallons of water vapor a day through routine daily activities such as breathing, perspiring, running water, showering, laundry, washing dishes, etc. If this is not released, it can condense on and between wall studs, and can cause both structural and health-related problems. Moist materials provide an ideal growing medium for molds, fungi and bacteria, which are organisms that can promote a host of respiratory problems. Insulated Siding’s unique breathablility, which is three times that of other forms of exterior insulation, allows water vapors to escape the home, helping to reduce moisture and maintain a healthier home environment.
