Live in a rural area east of Reno, NV, and no "pros" around. Currently using only a very large fan; weather is expected to remain cold. Should I get construction heater? I was afraid of encouraging mold with heat. Affected surface area approx 2000 sq. ft. Would appreciate some advice.
2006-11-04 09:08:46 · 5 answers · asked by Mary 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
1st of all, lets not worry about encouraging mold with heat, that's not how it works. Two things cause mold: wet and the mold having "food". For example, if the crawlspace is clean, with no garbage or construction debris, you really don't have to worry about mold except on any surfaces that mold forms on; wood, drywall etc. Mold will form within 72 hrs of a surface getting wet, but if there is nothing for it to eat, then it will go dormant once it dries. As long as it stays dry, no problem, if it gets wet again, mold will come back. The fan should work fine, just the airflow will dry. Make sure the fan is on a safe circuit, so that you can leave it on all the time. Once dry, you can spray any affected surfaces with bleach, (wear a mask), just to be sure. If you still have questions, email me.
2006-11-04 17:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by theminnguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'd say keep the fan going. the water on the dirt will soak into the ground and dry up eventually. water on your wood floor shoudl be taken care of by the fan. since it is cold the drying process might take a while
2006-11-04 09:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by free_indeed2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find something to retard mold growth and dry out best you can without burning down the build. the fan will work but will take time.
2006-11-04 09:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by blueJean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fitst two answers are correct and you are doing the right thing. Don't worry, all will be okay.....
2006-11-04 09:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Al s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simply keep doing that and wait..
2006-11-04 14:46:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋