In our previous article, water stone we took it under scrutiny, however, today's article focuses on mold. In addition to scale, the same can be said about mold, that its appearance can make our lives miserable, since besides, that it does not look aesthetically pleasing, even dangerous.
What is mold?
Molds are multicellular, a group of so-called hyphal fungi, which are on different surfaces (mainly on organic materials) they form a coating of various colors. These fungi break down organic matter, the consequence of which is food spoilage. Molds found on buildings can weaken the building's structural elements.
What causes mold?
The most common cause of mold growth is condensation on the walls. High humidity does not cause such a headache during the summer months, This is because the air in the apartment moves more (due to frequent ventilation), as in the winter months. In winter, however, we do not ventilate our apartment very often, so the concrete starts to evaporate between the closed walls, and the furniture too. The molds 15-30 They reproduce by spores between degrees Celsius.
Another common cause of mold can be found in defects in the structural elements of the building.
It is dangerous to human health?
Unfortunately yes. Molds reproduce by spores, which can cause allergic reactions and respiratory complaints after being inhaled. Among the molds, black mold is the most dangerous, because this not only sends allergen spores into the air, but also toxins, which can cause upper respiratory tract bleeding.
What to do, if we encounter mold in our home?
By scraping the mold from the wall surface, with chemicals or must be removed by painting. Then we have to perform a thorough cleaning to remove the scattered spores. Unfortunately, this only provides a short-term solution, if we want to say goodbye to moldy walls forever, then we must definitely eliminate the root cause! If we think so, the humidity in our home is adequate, it cannot be the root cause of the mold, then, unfortunately, the problem may be with the structural elements of the building.
How to prevent it?
- The greatest enemy of mold is free flowing air, so we need to ventilate as often as possible for effective prevention!
- If we want to avoid mold, get a humidity meter, which we can use to check the humidity in our apartment. The ideal humidity 50-55% is between, if we measure a percentage greater than this, let's ventilate, or use air conditioning equipment!
- You can often come across construction errors like this, what are the causes of mold growth, so let's make sure of it, that the insulation of our home is adequate!
- Get automatic ventilation equipment, or air conditioning!
- Use anti-mold paint when painting, which can prevent the formation of mold and algae stains on the wall. These special paints form a mold-resistant coating, which algae and mold cannot adhere to.
So we should keep our eyes open regarding mold growth, as it can have a harmful effect on our health and the structural integrity of our apartment building. Ventilate often, and pay attention to the warning signs!
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