Minimize The Risk Of Mold In Your Home From Certainteed Corporation

(HIT)- According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New York City Health Department, you can minimize the risk of mold in your home by keeping these tips in mind:

• Fix any water leaks.
  
• Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60 percent) to decrease mold growth.
  
• Clean and dry any damp furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
  
• Clean hard surfaces with water and detergent. Dry completely.
  
• Prevent condensation on cold surfaces (i.e. walls, pipes, roof, floors) by adding fiber glass insulation.
  
• Do not install carpeting in areas where they may be a perpetual moisture problem in a home.
  
• If constructing a new home or building an addition, ask your builder about products to minimize the potential for moisture and mold growth such as MemBrain™, a smart vapor retarder placed inside wall cavities. It allows excess moisture that gets into wall cavities to escape.
  

For additional information on MemBrain, call 1-800-782-8777 for a free brochure. Also, visit us on the Internet at www.certainteed.com.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center