Interior Brick Mold?
We live on the top floor of a 3 story limestone is S. Slope. We’ve had some recurring water damage to our kitchen ceiling, window frame, and interior bricks on and off for the past three months. While we’re still trying to identify the source of the water, a new problem has arisen. We’re noticing…
We live on the top floor of a 3 story limestone is S. Slope. We’ve had some recurring water damage to our kitchen ceiling, window frame, and interior bricks on and off for the past three months. While we’re still trying to identify the source of the water, a new problem has arisen. We’re noticing patches of our exposed bricks turning a crusty, rusty yellowish orange, which we’re assuming is mold. Has anyone else had similar problems or can offer advice? Suggestions for good waterproofing and/or mold inspection / removal services?
It may not be mold, but rather efflorescence. This is the result of water passing through or over brick, leaving a salt based compound on the brick resembling a white dusty residue.
Since nobody else has tried to tackle this one… brick is a fairly mold resistant substrate, but when it does grow mold it is pretty easy to clean. I’m not sure of the best way to do that but i’m sure a google search will turn something up.