Mould on the walls

[danielb001]

I have mould growing on a wall downstairs from a leak from the previous owners. I have treated with mould removal but it keeps coming back (although not as much). Anyone have any ideas??

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

Diluted bleach will kill and stop the existing spores from spreading.
Firstly wash down with warm soapy water, then bleach solution, then clean down with water again and dry area.
The spores will continue to return, if you don't sort the problem that is causing them to appear.

 

[foxhole]

A leak does not cause mold, it's air born and due to poor ventilation of the area.

 

[PrenticeBoyofDerry]

A leak does not cause mold, it's air born and due to poor ventilation of the area.

But a combination of both will.

 

[wilsonian]

Sorry to Hi-Jack this thread but I too seem to have this problem in our main bed room. There isn't a leak for the roof as I've inspected it several times however I think it may be trapped vapors as there isn't a ventilation brick installed. Besides the obvious of leaving a window open what else could we do to stop the mold coming back?

Also great advice for clean the mold off, I'll be trying that tomorrow

 

[foxhole]

Sorry to Hi-Jack this thread but I too seem to have this problem in our main bed room. There isn't a leak for the roof as I've inspected it several times however I think it may be trapped vapors as there isn't a ventilation brick installed. Besides the obvious of leaving a window open what else could we do to stop the mold coming back?

Also great advice for clean the mold off, I'll be trying that tomorrow

Install a vent, poor ventilation of damp areas is the main cause of mold .

 

[wilsonian]

I know why a vent is required but wouldn't this cause a draft in the bedroom?

 

[foxhole]

You need air movement to prevent mold spores settling.

 

[wilsonian]

it annoys me that the building designers didn't think of this when drawing the blue prints. Many thanks for the replies and sorry again for hi-jacking this thread.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

it annoys me that the building designers didn't think of this when drawing the blue prints. Many thanks for the replies and sorry again for hi-jacking this thread.

How old is your house wilsonian?

 

[wilsonian]

It was built in 1980 so not that old (in building terms).

 

[foxhole]

All about money , Architects can be very dumb considering their training, old homes built in 50's have a vent in every room, 2 in the bathroom and 4 in the kitchen.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

Actually believe it or not architects do practically zero technical training even back in the 70's, its no better now.

 

[Harbourwoodwork]

Actually believe it or not architects do practically zero technical training even back in the 70's, its no better now.

yeh a young lad that was studying archtecture came on site to help out and did not know a thing about building,all his time was spent on the art of the job,which is great but 50/50 art and tec would be better.