Moisture typically gets into your home through holes and gaps in walls, cracks in the foundation, and poorly sealed windows and doors. Another source of moisture in homes is condensation, which often occurs on windows because the glass tends to be cold. When warm, humid air comes touches this cold surface, it cools down and turns into a liquid.
Do you Have Condensation on the inside or outside of your windows ?
If you have window mold, then it’s a good idea to check behind the frame or even behind the entire wall, as this will likely reveal a larger mold problem underneath. If you live in an old house with equally old windows, take note of where this window condensation appears. When it comes into contact with moisture, wood attracts various molds and other fungi that feed off of its nutrients. In these cases, the wood will decompose quickly, so it’s crucial to catch moisture infiltration early on. Updating your windows is a good way to keep condensation from forming on the surface , For double or triple-pane windows, moisture between the glass is usually caused by a faulty seal.
Window panes themselves do not provide the right environment for mold to grow. Glass itself is not conducive to mold growth but what is ON the glass might be. Window panes can collect dust, oils, grease, and other organic materials that can grow mold under the right conditions. Mold on window panes is usually easy to see with the naked eye and also very easy to remove. Basic cleaning of windows is needed to keep from mold growth .
The following symptoms are commonly associated with mold exposure. If you are experiencing any of them on a regular basis, your body might be warning you of a mold problem.
-Asthma
-Coughing and sneezing
-Headaches
-Running Nose
-Skin irritation
-Sore, watery or itchy eyes
-Sore throat
If you suspect mold growth in your home, give Mold Testing Services a call. We would be happy to walk you through the mold inspection and testing process.