How does mold get into my attic in the first place?

How do I fix it?
First, you’ll want to check for any roof leaks. If there is a missing shingle or any type of damage to your roof, it is likely causing leaks to occur from the rain. The smallest discoloration or hole in your roof could be a sign of moisture getting through. You’ll want to patch up these holes and replace missing or damaged shingles. You’ll know if you have bad shingles because they will be dry and brittle. Sometimes the shingles will even be raised, causing their interior joists to be exposed. Fix all these problems with your roof immediately.
Next, make sure your attic has adequate ventilation. Any warm air from the other rooms of your home should be redirected to the outside and not your attic. If you find the warm air is entering your attic, have a professional upgrade your ventilation system. That way, the warm air won’t merge with the cold air and form moisture. Most importantly, check the insulation of your attic to ensure it is properly sealed. There can be no gaps in the walls or ceiling. If you see gaps, then you need to install better insulation.
To kill the existing mold on the walls and ceiling of your attic, use a special eco-friendly disinfectant called BactroKill. It doesn’t have any dangerous toxic chemicals and it does a great job of killing mold. This is a safer disinfectant than store-bought disinfectants which contain dozens of dangerous chemicals. BactroKill is available through us. We will apply the BactroKill to the necessary areas of your attic. It has a high kill rate with no toxicity whatsoever.
Now you’ll want to take preventive measures to ensure that mold does not grow in your attic again. We can apply a special retardant called BactroBlock to prevent mold from growing again in the future. It is important to keep the air dry and purified in the attic as well. You can use a dehumidifier initially to dry out the roof after you’ve installed good insulation. Then use an air purifier to kill all the mold spores which may be floating in the air of your attic.
