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Fiberglass Insulation Its naturally mold resistant in that the material itself is not a food source for mold. Because of the high amount of air that can move through fiberglass however, trapped particles can be filtered out of the air including food sources for mold and mold spores themselves.
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Learn More »Mold can easily grow in a wide variety of places throughout your home. You only need three things for mold to grow: mold spores, a food source, and enough moisture. Since mold spores are literally everywhere on earth and anything cellulosic (used to be alive) can act as a food source, moisture is generally the only missing requirement for mold to grow in your home. While there is no such thing as a home being “mold free”, mold prevention and control should be at the top of every homeowner’s “to-do” list. One of the key factors to consider when making sure that your home is as mold resistant as possible is insulation. Insulation can help to maintain indoor temperature conditions which can help to control factors leading to mold growth so not having it where it counts can be a big problem. There are times, however, when poorly thought out insulation installations can actually make mold growth more likely and take a bad situation and make it worse.
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Fiberglass insulation is constructed of tiny shards of glass that form pockets to trap air and help restrict the transfer of heat. Its naturally mold resistant in that the material itself is not a food source for mold. Because of the high amount of air that can move through fiberglass however, trapped particles can be filtered out of the air including food sources for mold and mold spores themselves. Over time, given the right conditions, mold can grow in fiberglass. Some forms of fiberglass insulation can be covered or “faced” with paper products. This paper is often a food source for mold and can be a problem if installed directly against wet areas (like basement or crawlspace walls). Fiberglass insulation, like all fibrous insulation materials, can trap moisture and lead to condensation problems. Care needs to be taken to avoid water vapor from interacting with cold surfaces, so appropriately installed vapor barriers are really important with fiberglass. Extruded foam board and spray foam insulation are becoming popular choices for wet areas of the home like your crawlspace or basement because they have great insulating properties, can stop most airflow leaks and are fairly impervious to moisture. Like all surfaces, when dirt accumulates over time, mold can grow on the surface of these materials, but often times it is fairly easy to clean off and remove. Some concerns over off-gassing of these materials has been made, but for most people, this is unlikely to be a major concern. Check out the National Insulation Association to learn more about insulation to choose one right for you and your environment. Choosing your insulation is only half of the battle to prevent mold within your walls. Properly installing insulation is just as important to mold prevention.
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Read More »Whether you are taking part in the building or remodeling process of or your home or not, understanding home insulation is impacting your home is important. Indiana Mold has over 20 years of experience working in and around buildings and can be a resource for questions about appropriate insulation and how it could relate to future mold problems. We are always available for questions and can provide an on-site inspection if mold is already a problem.
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