Mould is a major threat to your home, health and overall quality of life. You should take proactive steps to prevent mould from growing in your home before it becomes too large a problem. Mould has been known to cause health issues of all types, including a weakened immune system, allergies, severe asthma, nausea and lung disease. It is also a major eyesore to any home and can bring down the value of your home considerably if you’re looking to sell it. We have put together this guide to help you prevent a mould infestation in your home. 1) Prevent moisture build-up Mould needs moisture and humidity to survive. As such, the first thing you should do is to prevent the build up of moisture . You can do this by first finding all places where mould builds up – do you have pipes that leak? Do you have a basement prone to flooding? Is there condensation around windows? Are your gutters clogged? Fixing leaky pipes, unclogging gutters and making an effort to dry the wet ...