Roof Leak Mushroom Growing Throu Walls

Brown or gray ceiling discoloration.

Roof leak mushroom growing throu walls.

And on occasion a hard driving rain with whipping wind will cause roof vents to leak water. Visible mold growth usually dark green brown or black a musty odor near the area of the roof leak. Place the mushrooms in a bag and throw them away. Roof leaks cause two types of mold growth.

Systemic growth occurs when the roof leak causes enough moisture buildup in the attic to cause mold growth throughout the entire area. Mostly the presence of mold is an indicator that there s too much moisture present. Remove the mushrooms by cutting them off as close to the growing surface as possible. Systemic or limited growth.

In the case of this mushroom we suspect that there might be a water leak in this particular spot that created the perfect conditions for this little guy. Mushrooms growing indoors present a classic sign of a moisture problem. It may be from a plumbing leak a roof leak or a severe lack of ventilation. Use a box cutter putty knife or any object that will cut through the mushroom s thick stem.

If your roof vent leaks during heavy rain the rain may be blowing up under the hood and into the vent. But some roof air vents sit fairly flat to the roof with a mushroom style hood and unprotected sides. Aside from the above visible signs there are also some obvious health side effects that can trigger you to realize you have mold in your home.