Treating wood mold in loft - (the mold not the cause)

[mattysk]

Hi there,

I have some mold in my loft on the rafters. I'm currently sorting out the causes of the condensation so my question isn't to do with that.

What should I treat the actual mold with? I have some basic mold spray but wondered if I shouldn't spray this at wood and if there was something specifically for this purpose?

... Or will the mold slowly die off if I sort out the moisture/ventilation problem? (he says hopefully!!)

Thanks in advance!

 

[IndigoElectron]

Bumping this as we have the same problem, although we have yet to resolve the moisture problem!

 

[AronSearle]

leave it if it's not to serious (it becomes inert without moisture, mould does not harm timber, it only indicates moisture which could lead to fungal decay).

You can buy fungicidal washes in places like wicks.

Sanding.

Diluted household bleach n cloth.

If you decide to remove it, you will be disturbing the spores, I'm not aware of health risks but it doesn't hurt to wear a mask.

 

[IndigoElectron]

Thanks, it's helpful to know it won't actually harm the wood.