The Importance of Mold Prevention

Mold is a common biological pollutant and is found mostly in areas with high levels of humidity. It can grow easily and rapidly if proper mold prevention techniques are not followed, especially in areas like bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, and damp basements. The presence of mold in a home can lead to an array of health problems, some of which are very serious.

Mold Prevention in the Home

One of the most effective ways to prevent the accumulation of mold is to eliminate moisture. All the integral parts of the house or building must be dried out. Pay special attention to damp areas like the basement after flooding. If possible, indoor humidity should be kept to a level of less than 60% RH.

Proper Home Insulation

Properly insulating a home or building, especially when there is moisture within wall cavities, will greatly help in reducing the risk of mold growth.

Another good way to reduce humidity is to make sure that the surface temperature does not fall below the dew point temperature. This can be done by increasing air circulation through insulation. Mold resistant insulation helps restore surface temperature to the proper level.

Nansulate Home Protect

Nanotech Energy Solutions, Inc. offers Nansulate Home Protect Insulation and Mold Prevention Coating products, which can be used for both residential and commercial buildings. Nansulate is an effective mold resistant insulation coating that is easy to apply. It can be sprayed, rolled, or brushed onto the places you want to protect. It can also be used as a protective coating for color paint.

Control the Moisture in Your Home

Nansulate works to provide a thermal insulation barrier as well as control moisture, and is therefore an effective mold prevention technique.

When protecting your home, Nansulate offers a couple of different Home Protect products: Nansulate Home Protect Interior and Nansulate Home Protect Clear Coat.

Home Protect Interior is a paintable mold resistant coating that can be used for interior floor boards, ceilings, walls, and attics. It does not use harmful antifungal agents yet is still extremely effective as a mold resistant insulation solution. Nansulate Home Protect Interior is available in white, but can be tinted with any color.

Nansulate Home Protect Clear Coat, is a paintable mold resistant coating that is translucent and can be applied to both exterior and interior surfaces for better insulation and mold prevention.