[xbillyx]

Hi. I'll be moving to Florida in the next two years.

My wife and I like to have our windows open whenever possible. However, I'm concerned about creating humidity/mold problems in the house. Is it okay to open your windows in Florida? Obviously, in the middle of summer when it's very hot and humid outside you won't want to. But, I'd like to keep them open with fans going rather than use the A/C whenever possible throughout the year.

Is doing so asking for mold problems?

Thanks.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by xbillyx

Hi. I'll be moving to Florida in the next two years.

My wife and I like to have our windows open whenever possible. However, I'm concerned about creating humidity/mold problems in the house. Is it okay to open your windows in Florida? Obviously, in the middle of summer when it's very hot and humid outside you won't want to. But, I'd like to keep them open with fans going rather than use the A/C whenever possible throughout the year.

Is doing so asking for mold problems?

Thanks.

I open mine all the time with no problems. A lot will depend on type of construction and whether or not you have a lot of big trees overhanging your house. We have a solid little one-story block stucco home with big windows, great cross-ventilation, and a sunny yard with minimal tree overhang.

Your biggest concern is keep water intrusion out, i.e. leaky roofs, plumbing etc. That's the biggest cause of mold.

[xbillyx]

Originally Posted by gypsychic

I open mine all the time with no problems. A lot will depend on type of construction and whether or not you have a lot of big trees overhanging your house. We have a solid little one-story block stucco home with big windows, great cross-ventilation, and a sunny yard with minimal tree overhang.

Your biggest concern is keep water intrusion out, i.e. leaky roofs, plumbing etc. That's the biggest cause of mold.

Thanks gypsychic. What part of your Florida are you in? My wife and I are strongly considering Tampa Bay (not in the city but on the coast).

We definitely want a house with sound structure (stucco/brick, not siding and cheap wood).

[bnepler]

Originally Posted by xbillyx

Thanks gypsychic. What part of your Florida are you in? My wife and I are strongly considering Tampa Bay (not in the city but on the coast).

We definitely want a house with sound structure (stucco/brick, not siding and cheap wood).

Lived in the Tampa area for 10 yrs.. The biggest problem with mold and mildew is lack of air circulation and high humidity. If you not home for an extended period of time, do not set ac higher than 80 degs.

[gypsychic]

Originally Posted by xbillyx

Thanks gypsychic. What part of your Florida are you in? My wife and I are strongly considering Tampa Bay (not in the city but on the coast).

We definitely want a house with sound structure (stucco/brick, not siding and cheap wood).

We are in northern Sarasota, which is considered part of the Tampa Bay area, same climate basically. Like I said, look for good cross ventilation, big windows and no water intrusion. You will get better breezes on the coast, but it might be a little more humid, so it's a trade-off. We are near the coast, I find it very pleasant except for the few hot, rainy summer months we get. I have my windows open 7-8 months of the year.

Good luck!

[smasonnc]

I just bought a house in Palm City. I found some grass cloth in the garage. Somebody told me not to use it because it might contain mold spores. I left the grass cloth unrolled in the house while it was fumigated for mold. Will it be OK or should I throw it out anyway?