Black Flakes In Attic

When this seepage occurs it can often go.

Black flakes in attic.

Hire a mold remediation specialist. If the duct liner is the source of the black dust it should be replaced right away as the particles could be dangerous if inhaled. Black mold in attics. But just because your insulation is old doesn t mean it is dangerous.

A quick visual inspection can tell you whether or not you should get your insulation tested for asbestos. The attic is one of the parts of the home that is not frequently visited especially if it is difficult to access. Mold spores look black and dark like this. In this photo of very dark mold in an attic in a wet attic mold which we found to be brown in the microscope looked black on the plywood.

While the black stains are either mould or just black dust from attic insulation settled on the. This summer i cleaned the portion of the black stain with a dry mop as much as i could reach from the hatch opening. It is also a potential breeding ground for black mold because it is often hot and humid and there is a potential for water seepage. Deteriorating duct liners produce black particles which blow from the vents and collect on walls or the ground.

Last winter i took a look into the attic and noticed black stains and water marks on a portion of the sheathing material. If you see those black particles you ll need to have a mold remediation specialist. And as air circulates through your system it will pick up the mold spores in your ductwork and push them into your home through the air vents which explains the black flakes around your vents. One of the most common materials containing asbestos fibers is attic and wall insulation.