Home Structure: What Can You Ignore?

Windows, walls, damp and rot.

Sorted by how urgent they actually are

Deal with soon

Can I Ignore Mold Around a Window?Verdict: PROBABLY NOTNo, though a small patch is usually a job you can do yourself. EPA says growth under about 10 square feet is generally within reach of a homeowner: clean it with detergent and water and dry it properly. Cleaning alone will not hold, because the mold comes back unless the moisture feeding it stops.

Structure systems

WindowsCondensation, mold, drafts, rotten frames.1 problem

Can I Ignore Something Else?