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2007-11-18 19:31:05 · 4 answers · asked by Tell It Like it is 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
You can kill mildew with bleach. Naked sheetrock will collect mildew, especially if you used "normal" sheetrock. For bathrooms you really need to use "green" waterproof sheetrock. And you should cover it with some other material -- paint, tile, etc.
2007-11-18 19:37:08 · answer #1 · answered by Kathryn D 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there's mildew, there's a water leak somewhere. If you find and stop the leak that should prevent further mildew. Water damage is serious and could cause severe structure damage if not caught and repaired. Consult a professional to determine how severe leak is.
2007-11-19 03:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by dootzieman 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bathrooms are high moisture areas. Mold and mildew thrive on moisture. You need an exhaust fan installed to remove the moisture from the room.
2007-11-19 09:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like there was no vapor barrier installed or was installed improperly, only way to find out is to remove drywall.
If the vp doesn't create a thermal break to the exterior wall, then condensation will form when the warm air of your bathroom meets the cold air from exterior.
In order to get a proper barrier, plastic should run down to the floor and up to the ceiling and all edges and seams taped.
2007-11-19 06:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋