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Moisture & Mould Solutions
Myth vs. Fact
Myth. Mould can be controlled by eliminating paper from a building material.
Fact. There are simply too many food sources in a residential project to prevent mould from growing by eliminating just one. Mould will grow on wood studs, insulation, and drywall, just to name a few materials. The most effective way to control mould is to control moisture.
Myth. Moisture cannot be controlled; therefore mould cannot be controlled.
Fact. Some level of moisture is indeed present at most construction sites, but proper storage and handling of during the building process, combined with best practices implemented during the design , construction and operational phases help prevent mould.
Myth. The “Control Moisture/Control Mould” is a new approach to the mould issue.
Fact. For years, the U.S. EPA has consistently stated to control mould, you must control moisture. CGC is part of the Responsible Solutions to Mould Coalition, a group of building associations fully support the fact that moisture is the leading, and controllable, factor contributing to mould growth.
Myth. Mould-resistant building materials are the answer to the mould issue.
Fact. Mould-resistant products are effective only when used in conjunction with sound design and construction practices. When moisture is limited during the construction phase, mould-resistant products act as extra protection against mould growth when moisture (condensation, steam, dampness) is present.
Myth. Mould is a relatively new issue in the building material industry.
Fact. Mould has been around basically forever. The more recent increase in attention to the issue has mainly been due to the hurricanes which have affected the Gulf Coast in recent years. From a construction standpoint, increased attention can be attributed to the increasingly demanding construction schedules leading to building materials being exposed to the elements before the project is properly closed in.