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The core of the Sheetrock (gypsum) doesn't mold. But the paper that is on the front and back of the Sheetrock will mold.
There are some types of Sheetrock that are green and are water resistant. And there is a new product that instead of using paper uses a fiberglass material, which makes it completely mold proof.
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∙ 8y agoYes it will mould if wet.
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You have mold in your sheetrock how do you clean it without having to put up new sheetrock?
That's an indication of water damage. It needs to be replaced.
What happens to drywall when it gets wet?
it molds after a certain amount of time. if it doesnt mold but still gets wet...it can break down molecularly in the rock under the paper and become chalk.
Why does mold form on wet things?
because mold requires moisture to survive
Why are snakes covered with dry scales that overlap when the animal moves?
Because it hasn't had time to mold the first skin but when the mold gets old enough there will only be one layer of skin. And also if it is crawling over another animal that animal will not be wet and soak up the wet stuff on the snake. (only if it has been in water) (Because snakes are NOT wet there stale.
How air make mold grow more were mold has already been growing?
Mold grows like a mushroom. IT finds a wet place to grow and then grows. But how it spreads is a whole different subject. The mold grows and gets bigger and bigger until the casing on it pops open and any air current tacks it away. the mold just grows there then.
What is 1 of the 3 conditions for mold?
Mold likes moisture, dampness, wet areas.
Does mold grow faster on wet or dry bread if left out in the open?
wet bread
Can people mold?
Yes. it is easy. if it is mold-able wet it and put it in any shape you want!
Where does mold grow on bread the best a little wet or in the sun?
It grows best when it is a little wet
Can Clorox get rid of mold and mildew after a flood?
ANSWER:It can but isn't reccommended at the beginning. If the walls were saturated to the point of destroying sheetrock, remove all the sheetrock that was damaged along with the baseboards. Spray an herbicide available at a hardware store, on all moldy or mildewy areas and even the areas that were wet but show no signs of mold. Let it dry. Repeat this again with a pine oil or a pine sol solution. This will seal the wood that was wet and keep any mold spores that were inbedded into the wood from being able to survive. The pine oil will also remove any musty smell that comes along with the flooding process. My next door neighbors house flooded and we had to run fans for over a week to remove all the moisture from his basement. Do not use the heater to assist in drying, this will only encourage more mildew to grow. If you use chlorox, it will sterilize the mold and kill it and leave you with a very clean sterile patch of mold. You would still need to come back and wash it to remove the green growth.
Can Clorox kill mold?
It can but isn't reccommended at the beginning. If the walls were saturated to the point of destroying sheetrock, remove all the sheetrock that was damaged along with the baseboards. Spray an herbicide available at a hardware store, on all moldy or mildewy areas and even the areas that were wet but show no signs of mold. Let it dry. Repeat this again with a pine oil or a pine sol solution. This will seal the wood that was wet and keep any mold spores that were inbedded into the wood from being able to survive. The pine oil will also remove any musty smell that comes along with the flooding process. My next door neighbors house flooded and we had to run fans for over a week to remove all the moisture from his basement. Do not use the heater to assist in drying, this will only encourage more mildew to grow. If you use chlorox, it will sterilize the mold and kill it and leave you with a very clean sterile patch of mold. You would still need to come back and wash it to remove the green growth.Read more: Can_Clorox_get_rid_of_mold_and_mildew_after_a_flood
What effect does moisture have on the growth of mold?
Moisture contributes greatly to the growth of mold. Mold needs a damp/ wet environment to establish itself, and to grow.
