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    Default Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    Older house, 1963, that had one room that was covered with mold/fungi spores in the ceiling. The closer to an exterior door the more prevalent it was. Cause?
    ( 1st story room over a crawl space in a two story house)

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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    If it was mold, water is always the cause.

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    No leaks or water stains


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    There either IS moisture, WAS moisture, or it's not mold.

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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    Lack of heat, so a cold surface, and moisture, maybe from the crawlspace, maybe through the door. Or some other source of moisture, like a person breathing gives off moisture. All it takes to prevent it is bit of heat and air circulation.

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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    Quote Originally Posted by Rick Cantrell View Post
    There either IS moisture, WAS moisture, or it's not mold.
    An Amen for Rick. No moisure, no mold, ( was and is aside ). Hope you have a respirator. Correction; that would not be mold, but "organic biological growth".


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    Have it tested to ensure it actually is mould.


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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    Usually..........when I see that kind of mold-like substance on a ceiling, it is associated with some source of high humidity from inside the room. Maybe a past occupant had several aquariums or a room humidifier cranked to high.


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    GrowLab or other horticultural endeavors?


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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    Closer to exterior door = closer to exterior wall = ice dam?


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    Default Re: Ceiling with fungi/mold spores

    My additional two cents is that if my scenario of high humidity inside is correct. Then it would make sense that there would be more mold near the door. Whenever the door is opened, cold air comes in and cools the ceiling near the door. More condensation occurs on the cooler area and hence, more moisture to promote the mold.


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