The myths about mold.
Myth:Mold can be controlled by eliminating a food source like paper, from building material.
Fact:
The effective way to control mold is to control moisture. There are too many sources in residential projects to prevent mold from growing by eliminating only one. Mold will grow on wood studs, carpet, insulation and drywall, to name only a few materials.
Myth:
Moisture cannot be controlled; therefore mold cannot be controlled.
Fact:
A certain level of moisture is indeed present at most construction sites, but proper storage and handling of materials during the building process, combined with best practices implemented during the design and construction phase, can help prevent mold.
Myth:
The answer to mold issues is mold-resistant building materials.
Fact:
Mold-resistant products are effective only when used in conjunction with sound design and construction practices.
Myth:
The building material industry has not had to deal with the issue of mold until recently.
Fact:
Mold has been around forever. The recent increase in attention to mold has been due mainly to the hurricanes that have affected the Gulf Coast the past few years.
