How to Protect Wood and Masonry From Mold

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We are all aware that our houses look elegant when we use wood as a building material, but preserving its beautiful appearance is very hard.

When exterior or interior walls are exposed to high humidity, water and moisture can travel through the wood and masonry. This humidity affects the integrity of the walls and leads to the growth of mold and decay fungi.

Therefore you have to apply a sealer to protect it from moisture and mold but

When using an anti-mold sealant, you may feel worried as they are toxic to people and pets.

Choosing the right sealant which is safe to use in interior walls, and approved sealant by EPA is important to achieving the best results for your interior, and exterior surface protection. So, before purchasing you need to decide which company you will deal with, Is it a licensed company, and If this product is safe or not.

In conclusion, If you’ve got mildew or mold in your building, your goal will be to choose a professional company that offers you a trusted product. It’s also important to make sure that its sealing formula is botanical. Dealing with experts is your winning card.

How to Waterproof Wood and Masonry?

You should examine your walls to know if they are attacked by water. If you see white spots, stains, blushing or other surface discoloration, then the likelihood is that the wood is being attacked by water. The sooner you address such damage, the cheaper any repair will be. Wood that has been exposed to moisture should be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, mold, and mildew.

You have to apply Mold Resistant sealant on wood to protect it from water damage in the future. Mold can live on wood and it is important to disinfect wooden materials in your home to prevent mold after water damage.

After years of research and development, PreVasive has developed a product that is a perfect alternative to the traditional toxic sealants. It is a botanical mold and mildew resistant sealant. Also, it is durable and can last for 10 years.

Wasp Antimicrobial Mold Resistant Sealant

Water-based sealant for wood and masonry designed for remediation, flood damage restoration. Wasp delivers long-term, interior, and exterior anti-mold surface protection. Quickly penetrates and adheres to porous and non-porous surfaces and leaves a long-lasting barrier that will not blister, peel, crack, or chip, while helping to restore the integrity of water-damaged materials. Recommended by industrial hygienists, consultants, and building owners for Mold Remediation.

More Benefits from a Botanical solution

• Wasp formula is botanical and biodegradable. It contains oils, thyme, zinc, and sodium lauryl sulfate. It is Botanical Antimicrobial Mold Resistant Sealant, its formula safe for humans, animals, fish, and the environment. It’s a water-based sealant, Color-Clear, non-toxic, and odorless. Besides, It delivers long-term, interior, and exterior anti-mold surface protection. It is designed to protect any wood and masonry surface exposed to moisture, high humidity, or weather. Our product provides superior protection from moisture penetration and the effects of weathering on hard surfaces.it is a Long lasting anti-mold sealant for interior mold remediation crawl spaces and open chases. Also, Wasp is a Long lasting anti-mold treatment for ducts. At the same time, is suitable for attic spaces, wall cavities, crawl spaces, floor joists, or wherever mold remediation has occurred.
• The Wasp antimicrobial Wood Protectant made in the US, 25(b) Generally recognized as safe (GRAS), safe ingredients according to EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) federal insecticide, fungicide and rodenticide Act (FIFRA) under minimum risk Exemption regulation in 40 CFR 152.25(f). It also meets ASTM Standards D-3273 & D-5590 for mold growth resistance and is Air Quality Management District and VOC compliant. This product is cost-effective, easy to use because it came as a Ready-to-use formula. Also, it is available in 5 Gal cans.

Wasp–Mold Resistant Sealant used in

• Exterior surfaces:
• Long-lasting anti-mold sealant for exterior concrete, brick, stucco, roofing tiles, and masonry materials.
• 1-year limited warranty.
• Interior surfaces:
• Long-lasting anti-mold sealant for interior mold remediation crawl spaces and open chases.
• 10-year limited warranty against wood damaging mold and staining.
• Ducts:
• Long-lasting anti-mold treatment for ducts.
• 3-year limited warranty.
• Penetrating into porous surfaces.

May be applied to surfaces up to 33% (WMC) wood moisture content-breathable.

Directions for Use:

1. Clean surfaces with OxyOrange or Botanical HP.
2. Apply WASP with a brush, roller, spray, or paint sprayer for safe superior mold control.
3. Let it get dry.
4. Apply a second coat when the first coat is dry. (if necessary)
5. Coverage: One coat with airless–800 SF per gallon, maybe brushed on exterior concrete.
6. Store in a closed container away from incompatible materials.
7. Storage temperature: Ambient to 30 C. Wasp must be stored above 0 C at all times.
8. Keep the container closed.