Mold Patrol Blog

A roof leak doesn’t always create damage directly beneath the place where water entered. Water can travel downward through framing, cavities, insulation, ceilings, and walls before it finally becomes visible….

A brand-new home can still develop mold if moisture isn’t properly managed. Mold Patrol co-owner Brian Murphy says his team regularly inspects newer homes with moisture problems, including situations related…

Your HVAC system doesn’t just heat and cool your home – it also plays an important role in managing indoor moisture. When condensate doesn’t drain correctly, humidity stays elevated, or…

A crawl space vapor barrier has an important job: reducing the amount of ground moisture that can evaporate into the space beneath your home. But simply seeing plastic on the…

Hidden water damage can stay out of sight long after a leak, roof problem, plumbing issue, or moisture intrusion begins. Sometimes the first clue isn’t visible water at all –…

Relative humidity can create mold-friendly conditions even when there’s no obvious plumbing leak or water intrusion. In North Carolina homes, high outdoor humidity, HVAC problems, condensation, crawl spaces, basements, and…