It is the homeowner's responsibility to clean any mold from the house before you purchase it. It should be in writing.
The best way to find the length of the rafters in a ceiling is to go up into the attic. Once a person is in their attic, they should be able to see the rafters and can take a tape measure to find the length of them.
Not sure about ridding it of the existing mold, but the conditions which caused it can usually be remedied with adequate attic ventilation. Call an experienced roofer or contractor or have your attic ventilation system inspected.
It depends on who owns the attic roof (ceiling?), and who has mold insurance. Read your governing documents to determine ownership, and then work with your board to determine who pays for mold removal.
Just because there is snow on a roof, does not cause the rafters to become damp. There are several problems that can cause this, roof leaking, insufficient air flow in attic, Soffit not vented, bathroom vent fan hose could be broke or came off of vent. The attic should be the same temp as the outside temp.
There is no difference between mold and mildew scientifically speaking. Mold in the attic can be covered if it occurs as a result of a covered loss... like a major storm removes shingles which causes a leak which results in mold. Attic mold that occurs as a result of ice damming can be covered as well.... ice damming is when snow builds up on the roof and then is melted from the bottom side from heat escaping from the house.... the water will back up under the shingles and leak into the wall cavities...this can be covered under most policies... Most attic mold however is the result of condensation which occurs when hot air escapes into the attic and condenses against the cold boards of the roof.....this is a result of improper ventilation and is considered to be an uncovered maintenance issue.... learn more at www.safemoldsolutions.com
I would use alcohol then re-due whatever the mold covered.
Vinegar and hot water, will clean some molds, but for advancd mold removal, you will need an expert, or, if you want to do it yourself, there is a mold recipe that can be mixed for killing the advanced mold. Mold can be a health issue if you do not know how to take care of it
Unfortunately that is not enough information. Is it built with 2x4 walls? 2x6? 2x8? 16 inch on centers? 24 inch on centers? Is there an attic? Trusses, flat roof with 2x10 rafters? If there is an attic you will be well insulated if you use blown-in cellulose. You will need about 300 cubic feet of blown in cellulose for an attic. If it's 2x10 rafters you will need about 336 square feet of 2x10 insulation blankets that are the width of the space between your rafters. If it's 24 inch on center rafters, you will need 24 inch blankets. You will need about 660 square feet of insulation for the walls, less the area of the doors and windows. Again, if it's 24 inch on center 2x6 walls, get the appropriate insulation blankets.
Yes, it is recommended to have proper attic ventilation to prevent moisture buildup, heat accumulation, and to extend the life of the roof. Ventilation helps regulate temperature and humidity levels in the attic, which can reduce the risk of mold growth and damage to the structure.
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yes it can