In modern renovation, stretch ceilings are increasingly used. Their advantages are obvious, because we are talking about quick installation, low cost and easy maintenance.
However, some people face the problem when mold starts to appear under stretch ceilings. The reasons and how to deal with it should be examined in more detail.
Why does fungus appear?
There are several reasons why mold may appear under a stretch ceiling.
1. No quality ventilation. Very often even the basic installation rules are violated. As practice shows, even customers do not control the presence of ventilation, and then wonder why such troubles appear.
2. Moisture begins to accumulate between the ceiling and the canvas. This most often happens in winter, when a cold bridge appears.
3. Also, a similar problem can occur in people who live on the top floor and have a leaking roof.
4. Moisture begins to accumulate on the pipes. A common situation: water gradually begins to flow down the pipes from the neighbors above.
5. The surface of the stretch ceiling was not treated with a special compound before installation.
Also, mold will start to appear if the humidity in the room is 93% or more. For this reason, it is strongly recommended not to install stretch ceilings in the bathroom.
Is it necessary to fight?
Such troubles cause a lot of trouble and financial expenses. The culprit of mold is water and high humidity. The problem is that under the stretch ceiling the fungus feels comfortable, so it actively develops.
Some people try to ignore such a problem and consider it insignificant. But can fungus and mold be called the norm? Fungus actively spreads, penetrating all surfaces. The result is dangerous chronic diseases.
How to combat mold under a stretch ceiling
If the fungus has already appeared, you will have to remove the entire structure. To do this, you need to call in specialists who can remove the canvas without damaging it.
You can try to remove the canvas yourself, but here you should take into account the risks, because one careless movement and the canvas will be seriously damaged.
After removing the ceiling, it is necessary to use special chemicals. They are selected individually depending on the type of surface and other important factors. The treatment should be carried out in several stages, then it will be possible to achieve a good effect.
Before installing the canvas in its place, it is worth drying the surface well. Ideally, anti-fungal treatment should be performed before installing the ceiling, but most people simply ignore this procedure.
