How common is mold in buildings?

8/10/2020 (Permalink)

How common is mold in buildings?

How do you know if you have a mold problem?

Large mold infestations can usually be seen or smelled.

Molds are very common in buildings and homes. Mold will grow in places with a lot of moisture, such as around leaks in roofs, windows, or pipes, or where there has been flooding. Mold grows well on paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, and wood products. Mold can also grow in dust, paints, wallpaper, insulation, drywall, carpet, fabric, and upholstery.

The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus.  We do not have precise information about how often different molds are found in buildings and homes.

https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm

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