Mold Prevention During Construction
During construction on a new home, addition or remodel, it can be difficult to keep the area dry. Moisture in your construction environment needs to be avoided in order to prevent water damage to materials, as well as the development of mold. Keep reading to learn about several ways that you can prevent mold during your construction project. 1. Landscape to Direct Rain Water Away. Before even starting your construction project, you should think about the landscaping. By grading the land to redirect rain water away from where the foundation will be, you'll be able to decrease the risk of water damage to the foundation, as well as mold development. Mold spores are everyone, so the key to preventing mold growth in your construction site is to keep moisture out. 2. Thoroughly Inspect Building Materials. While your construction site may be located in a dry climate, the materials could be coming from somewhere else. Upon delivery of your construction materials, it's im...