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Chapter 2 - Why and Where Mold Grows

Lesson 1 - Introduction to Mold Growth

Chapter 2 - Why and Where Mold Grows

Lesson 1
Introduction to Mold Growth

Lesson 2
Moisture Problems

Lesson 3
Humidity

Lesson 4
Ventilation Humidity Problems

Lesson 5
Structural Integrity and Mold Growth

Lesson 6
Crawl Spaces

Lesson 7
Floods

BEGIN KNOWLEDGE TEST

Mold growing on bread
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Mold can grow on virtually any organic material as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that grow on wood, paper, carpet, food, and insulation. Because mold eats or digests what it is growing on, it can damage a building and its furnishings. If left unchecked, mold eventually can cause structural damage to building materials.

Molds gradually destroy the things they grow on. You can prevent damage to buildings and building contents, save money, and avoid potential health problems by controlling moisture and eliminating mold growth.

Eliminating all mold and mold spores indoors is virtually impossible, but controlling indoor moisture will control the growth of indoor mold.

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