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Thread: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
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05-06-2011, 04:54 PM #1
mold on wooden open beam ceiling
have a post and beam patio room with glass windows on southwest side.
mold is salt and peppered all over the ceiling. no water leaks during raining was noted.Roof is 6 years old, torch-on type with 1/2" per ft. drainage. most of the mold is on the knots in the wood. No insulation on the roof.
roofer said its a condensation problem, roof inspector say bad workmanship. found a couple of exposed nail heads at skylite flashing. now what???
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05-06-2011, 05:28 PM #2
Re: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
Are you describing windows on one side and OPEN on the other side(s), or
windows on one side and CLOSED in on other sides?
If closed in, is it heated and cooled, ventilated?
' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.
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05-06-2011, 07:08 PM #3
Re: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
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05-06-2011, 08:51 PM #4
Re: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
the room is enclosed on 3 sides,and open to the main house. major remodel 6 years ago. house is 25+ years old. heat is in a drop ceiling that bolws in from the main house. Very hot room.
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05-07-2011, 06:41 AM #5
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05-07-2011, 09:50 PM #6
Re: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
When was the mold first noticed? What changed in either the use or construction of the house just before that? Include in your thinking increased occupants, changes in cooking habits, shower usage, heating/air conditioning usage. How about changes in the building, like insulation, windows, even weather stripping?The list is endless, but you get the idea.
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05-12-2011, 02:11 PM #7
Re: mold on wooden open beam ceiling
If the room is open to the rest of the home, and is staying warm...I would look into a ceiling fan like stated above. Circulating the air in the room will help I would think...especially if there isn't any noticeable leaks or moisture around. If that dosen't seem like it is the answer, then maybe you should look into possibly having the roof repaired if it is coming from there. Has anyone ever browsed the angie's list roofing contractorsbefore?
Last edited by Jeremy Holmes; 05-26-2011 at 11:40 PM. Reason: spelling
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