{"id":4085,"date":"2018-08-21T09:30:27","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T09:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=4085"},"modified":"2024-10-05T22:29:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T22:29:27","slug":"preemptive-mold-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/preemptive-mold-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Preemptive Mold Control"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today they applied Concrobium Mold Control to the trusses.<\/p>\n

Concrobium Mold Control\u00ae dries on surfaces to create an invisible antimicrobial shield that kills and prevents mold. The product \u201ccontains no bleach, ammonia, alcohol or other VOCs.\u201d It is recommended for new construction. \u00a0It is used for \u201cPre-treatment of building materials for mold resistance during construction. It is applied directly to building materials like drywall or lumber.<\/p>\n

\"They<\/a>
They applied Concrobium Mold Control to the trusses<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In our case, they applied it to the trusses, since they had gotten wet during construction. The product is to eliminate mold and prevent mold potential.<\/p>\n

Concrobium Mold Control Spray<\/strong><\/p>\n

Concrobium Mold Control is an innovative, market-leading product that effectively eliminates existing mold, prevents mold re-growth and eliminates musty odors with no harmful chemicals.\u00a0 The unique technology is used by homeowners, professional remodelers, contractors and remediators.<\/p>\n

Concrobium Mold Control<\/strong> on Amazon ><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

No Bleach?<\/h2>\n
\"Concrobium
Concrobium Mold Control physically crushes mold spores, and treated surfaces retail a protective barrier that prevents the growth of mold and mildew.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I\u2019ve always used bleach and Kilz, but this stuff is supposed to work without bleach, ammonia or VOCs. They say it works by \u201ccrushing the mold spores at the roots and leaving behind an invisible antimicrobial barrier to prevent future mold growth.\u201d<\/p>\n

We don\u2019t actually see any mold, but it\u2019s good to know they are on top of this. They sprayed a thin, even layer over the trusses.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The label of the Concrobium Mold Control<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Salt<\/h2>\n

I looked it up, Sodium Carbonate<\/b> is the listed \u201cactive ingredient\u201d on the Concrobium Mold Control label. There are two other ingredients in the solution which, when combined<\/b> with the sodium carbonate<\/b> and the water, result in a patented tri-salt<\/b> polymer that eliminates and prevents mold.<\/p>\n

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