MagazínMold in non-residential areas

Mold is not only unsightly, but also very harmful health issues. And as in residential areas bothers us in workshops, garages and other places.

3.4.2017
 
Mold is not only unsightly, but also very harmful health issues. And as in residential areas bothers us in workshops, garages and other places.
 

 

Mold in unheated rooms

If the garage is not included in the house, it is likely that it will not drown. And if so, rather irregularly, using mobile heaters. Damp, which lack vents, seeps into the walls and occasional warmth, it is an environment that suits the growth of mold.
 

Mold on the walls and Health

You point out that mold in the garage is nothing insurmountable, but if you are staying in the garage as a workshop, it is always good to know that even in occasional contact with the harmful fungi. Mold spores airborne, unpleasant smells and damaging the respiratory mucosa and lower immunity. In addition, the walls do not look at all nice and quickly spread.
 

First aid against mold

Better than first aid course, it is prevention, but if mold in the garage there is a need to minimize humidity. Then we reduce the regular ventilation, but also heating in the colder season. Mold is a need to liquidate preparations against mildew. However, if the fungus deep in plaster, it needs to be completely removed. Crank up again, with penetration paint and then paint coatings resistant to mildew.
 

High humidity

All these steps, however, long-term increase humidity in the room and it is good to consider purchasing a dehumidifier to reduce humidity can do very radically. Dehumidifiers are equipped with tanks for condensate. In the case of overfilling the dehumidifier turns itself off.