Mold is the end result of water intrusion into a building’s framework. Evidence from investigations and evaluations of many water-damaged buildings suggest that the most prominent place for water intrusion and mold to occur is around windows and doors. into a building’s framework. Evidence from investigations and evaluations of many water-damaged buildings suggest that the most prominent place for water intrusion and mold to occur is around windows and doors.
Water accumulates both at the top of and underneath windows and doors due to weather, wind and humidity and without a proper flashing system, water can intrude into the structure itself. Even a little water can cause enormous damage including rot, decay and ultimately mold.
