Five Best Practices for Maintaining Your Attic Space in Fall
Your attic can be the source of dangers for you and your family if you don’t keep an eye on it. Here are the 5 best ways to do that.
Mold Prevention
Roof leaks can lead to trapped moisture in your roof. This can cause mold to develop and trigger harsh allergens. Keep these irritants from seeping into the air in your home by inspecting your roof for missing or damaged shingles. Rain or winter storms that cause roof leaks can lead to trapped moisture in your roof. This can lead to mold damage and trigger harsh allergens. Keep these irritants from seeping into the air in your home by inspecting your roof for missing or damaged shingles.
Leaks
Unfortunately for some homeowners, noticing leaks or damage inside the attic doesn’t always happen until an exterior issue shows up. Eventually mold and mildew may become present on interior walls, but this happens slowly over time. Leaks also happen around chimneys, and valleys on roofs. In addition, clogged gutters are a big cause.
Inspect Your Insulation
Once the attic is clean, you'll want to inspect your insulation. If your insulation has fallen below the floor joists, you need to add more. If you can't see the floor joists above the insulation, they are likely below them which is a sign of healthy insulation. Insulation should be evenly distributed. No gaps or shallows areas should show. If your insulation shows signs of dampness, mold, or mildew, then you will want to replace it.
Ventilation
At the very least, have your attic care professional make sure that the air ducts from your HVAC system and your bathroom and kitchen vent fans are routed completely outside, and do not simply ventilate all that moist air into the attic. During the attic cleaning process, homeowners should also make sure that all vents are clear, and the air is able to flow freely. Trapped air can cause condensation, which is another breeding ground for mold.
Pests
There are many things that can get into our attic spaces. Termites, wasps, mice, rats, raccoons, and bats are just some of the unwanted visitors on the list. To prevent these guys from making our home their own, we need to inspect our attic space for possible entry points that these critters can get through.
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