ᐅ Removing minor mold in the roof structure (new construction)

Created on: 8 Mar 2020 19:56
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-drago-
Hello dear community,

In the attic area of our new build, some mold has developed on a few wooden beams of the roof structure (slightly spotted, only on the surface). The cause was the open cutout in the vapor barrier for the future attic staircase. Moist air likely rose directly into the attic there and settled.

I would now like to remove the light mold growth. Can anyone recommend a well-tolerated product that does not damage the material? A simple surface disinfectant (e.g., Bacillol AF) is probably not suitable, right?

Thank you in advance for your tips and suggestions.
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Nordlys
9 Mar 2020 09:15
drago, seriously, a chlorine solution like the one widely used in swimming pools does no harm to the wood at all.
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apokolok
10 Mar 2020 16:20
Is this a purely utility attic outside the thermal envelope?
If it is ensured that no more moist air will rise in the future, you can simply leave it as is. Whether you bleach the little visible mold now or not mainly offers aesthetic benefits.