Insulation Services Photo Album: Eliminating Mold in an Attic in Westfield, MA

This home owner in Westfield, MA called us to his home because he has a mold problem in the attic. When we are dealing with mold its not enough to just kill what we see. We have to stop the source because if we don't, it will just grow back. The mold was growing because  of heat loss into the attic. When you heat air it rises. It will find any and all ways to get into the attic and once it does, the hot air meets the cold air in the attic and causes condensation. When this happens it makes the relative humidity level rise above 70% and once this happens, mold will grow!   To stop this problem from occurring we have to air seal the attic. This mean every single penetration into the attic has to be sealed with our 1-part fire foam. This will stop any hot air from escaping into your attic. After we air seal every single thing in the attic, the hot air can no longer find its was into the attic. Because of this the mold will not be able to grow because the relative humidity level cannot get above  70%. Thanks to the great job from the team here at Dr Energy Saver, This home owner will not have to worry about a moldy attic ever again!