In some cases altering the conditions around the wood can stop growth but in more severe situations a visit from a professional is required.
White mold on floor joists.
Grab a helper for this task if you can.
Significant areas of rot were noted in framing along exterior wall the inspector was able to pass a 3 5 knife blade completely into the rim joist along the back foundation wall.
White mold penetrates porous surfaces such as wood sheetrock and furniture.
A variety of fungi can result in mold or mildew on floor joists.
Rafters in the attic floor joists in the basement or crawlspace and wooden furniture are all places where you can find white mold.
Inspection of crawlspace revealed moderate mold growth throughout significant areas of subfloor and floor joists.
The main ones being how sensitive you are to a particular type of mold and the amount of mycotoxins a particular type of mold releases into the atmosphere.
In cool climates mold growth on floor joists is rare.
The extent to which mold affects your health varies based off of many factors.
Removing the problem depends on the type of fungus responsible and the degree of infestation.
White mold is commonly found growing on wood surfaces.
Step 5 treating floor joists in crawl spaces.
In crawl spaces where lighting is more dim take an extension cord and a drop light with you as you inspect the floor joists for mold.