The key to mold prevention: surface treatments

Basics

The three essential factors influencing the germination and growth of mold are:

1. The presence of mold spores in the air. Spores naturally exist everywhere. If the concentration in the indoor air is relatively high compared to the outdoor air, the presence of a mold source in the space is to be expected.
2. The availability of a suitable substrate. Excellent substrates include drywall and cellulose; mold grows poorly on clean glass.
3. The moisture on the building surface. There can be various reasons for excessive localized moisture, such as high relative humidity combined with thermal bridges, water damage, inadequate insulation, etc.