Journal Top Ten -- COLUMNS -- Mold -- August 2006

1 ARTICLE: "Controlled study of mold growth and cleaning procedure on treated and untreated wet gypsum wallboard in an indoor environment'

SUMMARY: The basis for some common gypsum wallboard mold remediation practices was examined. This study investigated: (a) whether mold growth, detectable visually or with tape lift samples, occurs within 1 week on wet gypsum wallboard; (b) the types, timing, and extent of mold growth on wet gypsum wallboard; (c) whether mold growth is present on gypsum wallboard surfaces 6 inches from visible mold growth; (d) whether some commonly used surface treatments affect the timing of occurrence …