Why is controlling moisture intrusion important for indoor air quality?
Mold needs three things to grow: a food source, air, and moisture. If you limit just one of them, it will not grow. Moisture is the one thing you can control. Mold can grow on almost anything: concrete walls, gypsum board, wallpaper, wood products and many other things. Air is usually plentiful. If moisture is present, then you probably have mold growing nearby. Mold does not always show itself, as it may be growing in the wall cavity. We look for signs of moisture first, and if we find it, then we look for signs of mold.
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- Why is controlling moisture intrusion important for indoor air quality?
