Imagine going home after a long day of work. You throw your bag to the side, take off your jacket and just take a second to slouch on your couch. You look up, and over the corner of your room are dark fuzzy splotches.
Molds have appeared on your ceilings! Appearing in moist environments, this is a common home problem for many Filipinos, a problem exacerbated due to the rainy weather we’ve been experiencing. Unappealing to look at and bringing in a funky smell, molds in your homes may also be a source of serious respiratory diseases. Avoid the discomfort by knowing the ways to keep them away from appearing in your homes.
Keep your space well-ventilated
Taking a hot warm bath is just more enjoyable during a cold, rainy day. Though, this activity would actually help make your ceiling more moist. Steam and condensation rise to your ceiling, creating a damp environment for molds to thrive, especially on wood or gypsum board ceilings. So be wary of potential mold growth not only in your bathroom, but also in your kitchen or laundry area.
The key is ventilation. Minimize moisture within your spaces by opening up windows and installing ventilation tools like an exhaust fan. Some of the places where molds often appear are also the rooms you want to keep the most clean.
Clean regularly
The recipe for mold growth is moisture and organic material to feed on. While good ventilation addresses the former, regular clean up minimizes the latter. The material may not be organic like gypsum board or wood, but molds can still appear on concrete ceilings when you’re not mindful of dust and dirt build up. Yes, ceilings are not the type to get dirty often, but don’t delay dusting off cobwebs.
Fix and prevent leaks
Leaks are really inconvenient, and the problem is aggravated when your ceilings get wet, because then this makes it easier for molds to grow on this surface. Implement repairs to seal cracks and holes and take the steps to ensure your exteriors have measures to prevent water seepage from rain and water.
Apply positive-side waterproofing on your roof deck, canopies and firewall. With a cementitious waterproofing system like Boysen Plexibond, your walls provide added protection against strong rains.
Paint also your roofs with a coating that helps prevent holes caused by rusting. Boysen Roofgard is an incredible product to ensure your roofs remain strong and durable. Even without considering molds, preventing leaks is a worthy investment for your home during the rainy season.
Paint with Mold-Resistant Coatings
For your indoor spaces, paints can help reduce the likelihood of molds from appearing on your ceilings. A quality product like Boysen Healthy Home is one of the top choices at preventing molds using paint. It’s also antibacterial, resistant to disease-causing microorganisms like E. coli. Healthy Home is an acrylic water-based paint that works with concrete and drywall ceilings. For painting your wood ceilings, you should prime first with Boysen WoodPrime. A low-touch surface like your ceiling makes it a great place to use the lovely pairing of the water-based primer and mold-resistant topcoat.
No Molds, No Worries
Molds on ceilings are particularly hard to reach and a much more of a hassle to treat. It’s also just unsettling to have these fungal organisms in your home causing harm to your family. You’ve got paints and products for both indoor and outdoor surfaces to reduce chances for this fungal growth to thrive.
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