Ottawa Hills is a neighborhood on the southeast side of Grand Rapids, next to East Grand Rapids, known for curving streets and larger brick and wood homes, many built in the 1920s.
Homes from that era often have brick or block foundations that let some moisture through, and attics that have been insulated over the years. When insulation is added without sealing air leaks and checking the vents, warm house air condenses on the cold roof boards in winter, and that's where attic mold starts.
Call (616) 226-9528If you've seen frost on the attic side of the roof on a cold morning, that's the same moisture that grows mold. Fixing the air leaks and ventilation is part of the job.
Common questions
There's frost in our attic in winter. Is that a problem?
Yes. Frost means warm, moist air is reaching the cold roof boards. When it melts it soaks the wood, which can grow mold.
Our home has a brick foundation. Can it be kept dry?
Usually it can be made much drier with good gutters and grading and a dehumidifier. The contractor can advise on what they see.
Do you cover the area by East Grand Rapids?
Yes, Ottawa Hills, East Grand Rapids and Eastown.