Answer: In most cases
Explanation: When building materials such as Drywall is introduced to moisture, water damage or excessive humidity mold will begin to form. |
| ZeroMold |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Regular drywall absorbs moisture so it will develop mold if exposed to moisture. It will also wick moisture from concrete if installed resting on concrete. MMR type drywall resists mold and mildew |
| Dimke Property Solutions llc |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Mold can eat through the thick paper that lines each side of the sheets of dry wall. Once you can visibly see the mold it is in its final stage.
Drywall needs to be replaced when there is sogginess or crumbling, because your wall can become compromised. |
| Midwest Restoration Pros LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: It there's water linking and the drywall is never removed just fixed the water link than the moisture behind the drywall will start to mold |
| Floyd Painting Drywall & Plastering LLC |
Answer: Always
Explanation: If wet with category 3 water damage it will almost always mold, and need remediation |
| Property Damage Solutions LLC |
Answer: Always
Explanation: Within 48 hours of contact with water if left wet |
| advantaclean of Walthan |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Always
Explanation: If drywall is not sealed with a special sealer and is susceptible to moisture it will mold quickly |
| Frenchman drywall services |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If wet to long will form mold |
| Margate mold removal inc |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Drywall surfaces (paper, texture, paint) readily grow mold. When moisture is present, mold growth becomes visible within about 48-hours. |
| Quality Environmental |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Damp or wet yes |
| CRL drywall |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Mold generally has to have moisture, if there is moisture present, yes. |
| North State Inspections |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Drywall will grow mold if wet or contains high concentration of moisture |
| Certified Inspectors, LLC |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If the sheetrock is wet enough for an extended period of time(48 hours or more)then there is an extremely high probability of mold growth. |
| Blue Sky Inspection |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Mold is everywhere, but it takes certain conditions , dampness,etc. to cause it to grow. |
| Contractors Corp. |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If drywall is exposed to moisture and allowed to dry on its own, then the possibility for mold growth increases. The paper-type backing drywall is a perfect source of food for mold to grow on when it is damp for an extended period of time or repeatedly gets wet. |
| NTX Enviro |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If moisture level is high enough. |
| Vico Home Inspection |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: When dry wall gets most, like any other porous surface, it can grow and spread mold easily. Luckily, it is usually just a surface problem that can easily be re-mediated by a service expert. Once treated and dried properly, the drywall will be structurally sound and good as new. |
| Epic Enviro Systems |
Answer: Always
Explanation: IF there is adequate moisture, drywall will virtually always grow mold due to the ever present mold spores in the air and the drywall being a food source for mold. Moisture is the key component to keep away from drywall to prevent mold growth. Mold growth on drywall can be from high humidity - not just liquid water. |
| Texas Mold Consultants |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Depending on humidity. |
| The Inspection Boys |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Not is not unless there is some leak and it keeps always getting wet or stays wet for some time. |
| DVP CONSTRUCTION |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: Drywall is a cellulose based material. Mold spores feed on such substrates. |
| House and Home Inspection Services |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: Always
Explanation: Easy food source for mold |
| Mid America Property Service |
Answer: Always
Explanation: The paper on back |
| jh cleaning |
Answer: Always
Explanation: Moisture and drywall are molds favorite place to grow. |
| Total Check-Up Inspections |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: There is moisture resistant drywall, but nearly all drywall will mold when exposed for prolonged periods to moisture. |
| Rightway Residential Home Inspections |
Answer: In most cases
Explanation: If the drywall gets wet it is like a sponge and holds the water. If wet it can help mold growth as it is held together by starches that mold loves to eat. |
| Jose Tech Inspection |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: Mold develops when a water source is present in the environment. We always recommend to have a Waterproofing Company inspect the location where mold is developing and in some cases have a certified mold inspector. |
| permanently closed |
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| ProMatcher |
Answer: In some cases
Explanation: If it gets wet, it can begin to form mold within 3-7 days. |
| Accent American Inc |