Typically, home builders do three things to prevent mold from occurring in your new home. They refer to it as dry in or drying-in the building.
This entails putting on the roof, exterior siding, windows, doors and closing up other gaps at the beginning of the construction process – before they begin any finish work. This helps prevent water or moisture from entering the home.
After drying-in, builders let any damp building materials, such as wood, have plenty of time to dry out. It’s not a perfect system, though, and even a dried-in building can develop mold growth. It’s very difficult to avoid all water or moisture during the building process.
There are other causes for mold, as well. As a general rule, builders seal closed-in buildings tighter than they used to, which limits airflow and prevents building materials from drying thoroughly. Additionally, many modern builders are using younger timber products, which are more susceptible to damage by moisture.
Fortunately, homeowners can eliminate the possibility of mold growth by employing certified mold prevention specialists, like the team at CAVINS GROUP. To prevent mold, our techs will deploy a microbial barrier before your builders hang drywall or install ceilings. This simple, straightforward approach prevents future mold problems and adds an extra layer of insurance to your building process.
If you are interested in mold prevention efforts, invest in the process upfront, rather than using it as a last-ditch effort when you already have mold.