When I am doing a home inspection, I always get asked; “Why do you see black spots on the walls in and around the showers?” It is black mold and is easily prevented.
The very best way to prevent the mold in bathrooms is install a fan or crack open a window during your shower. Most people don’t like to run the fan during their shower, because it creates a cool breeze. Some people don’t think about it and some people don’t think it makes any difference.
Some fans maybe inadequate for the size of bathroom. One of the best ways to get rid of mold is to have better air movement.
There are two ways to check that the exhaust fan is moving air adequately. The best, but most difficult, way is to check at the exhaust point. This is the most difficult, because the exhaust point may be on the roof, at a soffit or high on a wall on the outside of the building.
The second, and less desirable, way to check the fan is to make sure that air is being pulled in at the fan itself. Some people use their hand or a piece of tissue to check for airflow. If you use a piece of tissue, don’t let it be pulled into the fan. The test at the inlet point is not as positive because good flow may be indicated here but the duct may e disconnected at some point. It’s possible that the warm moist air is being blown into an attic or other unconditioned space, which can lead to problems.
Happy Rehabbing!!!!
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If you would like the chance to work with me or one of my fellow real estate investor coaches and our advanced training programs, give us a call anytime to see if Dean's Real Estate Success Academy and our customized curriculum is a fit for you. Call us at 1-877-219-1474 ext. 125
When I am doing a home inspection, I always get asked; “Why do you see black spots on the walls in and around the showers?” It is black mold and is easily prevented.
The very best way to prevent the mold in bathrooms is install a fan or crack open a window during your shower. Most people don’t like to run the fan during their shower, because it creates a cool breeze. Some people don’t think about it and some people don’t think it makes any difference.
Some fans maybe inadequate for the size of bathroom. One of the best ways to get rid of mold is to have better air movement.
There are two ways to check that the exhaust fan is moving air adequately. The best, but most difficult, way is to check at the exhaust point. This is the most difficult, because the exhaust point may be on the roof, at a soffit or high on a wall on the outside of the building.
The second, and less desirable, way to check the fan is to make sure that air is being pulled in at the fan itself. Some people use their hand or a piece of tissue to check for airflow. If you use a piece of tissue, don’t let it be pulled into the fan. The test at the inlet point is not as positive because good flow may be indicated here but the duct may e disconnected at some point. It’s possible that the warm moist air is being blown into an attic or other unconditioned space, which can lead to problems.
Happy Rehabbing!!!!
If you would like the chance to work with me or one of my fellow real estate investor coaches and our advanced training programs, give us a call anytime to see if Dean's Real Estate Success Academy and our customized curriculum is a fit for you. Call us at 1-877-219-1474 ext. 125