When building a house, special attention is paid to its structural reliability, durability and means of providing comfort. For this, high-strength materials are used, layers of insulation, insulation and waterproofing systems are laid. However, negative biological processes can also affect the technical condition of an object. The slow destruction of structures, in particular, provokes a house fungus. How to get rid of it? There are different methods of struggle - from specialized means to very effective folk methods. The choice of a specific strategy for eliminating such misfortunes is determined by the extent of the lesion and the conditions for the development of the fungus. But in any case, one must understand that we are talking not only about an unfavorable sanitary background, but also about a direct danger to the technical and structural basis of the house.
What types of fungus should be de alt with at home?
Specialists identify many varieties of fungus that can settle right in the house. These are mold, and wood, and white microorganisms, which are also called house sponges and destroyer nostrils. And each of these fungi, to varying degrees, but has a harmful effect on both building structures and the he alth of residents. For example, wood spongespreads fruitlessly and, with intensive development, can cover large areas of the surface of settlement. As a result, the laid boards or logs begin to rot and become unusable. Therefore, even in the early stages of development, it is important to detect the presence of a house fungus. The photo below shows an example of the initial stage of the formation of this microorganism. The mushroom picker is given out not only by stems with small dots, but also by pale plaques with traces of mucus.
Common fungus development sites
It must be emphasized right away that this type of fungus is able to develop in adverse conditions. It is the barren form of reproduction that determines this feature of it. Nevertheless, there are still certain factors by which you can establish the optimal place for the life of a house sponge. First of all, it is, of course, wood arrays. The fungus often appears on boards, beam structures and chipboard, and from the outside. The room should have little light and a high coefficient of humidity. It is noteworthy that the house mushroom loves coniferous trees more, although there are many observations of how it develops in oak buildings. As for the target premises, basements, attics with attics and just underground niches can be called the most attractive places for such a fungus.
Primary control measures
First you need to physically eliminate the affected areas. Since development occurs predominantly on surfaces anddeep into the early stages of the fungus does not penetrate, then you can apply the method of abrasive processing. First of all, the mycelium is cut off, and its base is scraped off. To do this, you can use knives, spatulas, metal brushes and other tools of a similar design. Next, abrasive grinding of the affected area is performed. The primary methods of dealing with house fungus, which formed on brick and concrete foundations, are somewhat different. The most radical way is the mechanical dismantling of part of the surface, if this is possible in principle. For example, when a fungus appears on the plaster, it is simply knocked down. If the structure is monolithic and is the supporting basis for the house, then you will have to use the same abrasive treatment with coarse-grained material. After that, biological and disinfection measures should immediately be taken.
Homemade solutions to eliminate the fungus
If we are talking about a small distribution area, then we can limit ourselves to the simplest mixtures and impregnations that will clean the affected area. These include chlorine-containing preparations, sprayers and aggressive detergents. Next, a paint layer is applied to the surface. Moreover, in both cases, the treatment must also be carried out with coverage of the zone unaffected by the fungus - with an approximate radius of 30-50 cm, depending on the main scale of the lesion. But even this strategy will be ineffective in the case of dense settlement of an already formed family. A more fruitful fight against house fungus is carried out with the help of potentchemical solutions.
With your own hands, you can prepare a mixture based on table s alt (about 1 kg) and boric acid (60 g). These two components are diluted in 5 liters of boiling water, after which the solution is applied to the target area with a brush or sponge. Particular attention is paid to cracks and crevices into which the composition must be literally poured. It is also recommended to use anthracene oil to destroy the fungus that has penetrated deep into the wood.
Special preparations
The most popular means of eliminating unwanted processes of biological development in the house is impregnation from the Neomid line. Under this brand, special antifungal drugs are produced that are safe for humans, but effectively eliminate harmful microorganisms. In the early stages of development of unwanted flora, you can use the Neomid 430 composition. It is suitable for indoor processing. If similar processes occur outside, then Neomid 440 is used. To eliminate the house fungus, which has long settled down and continues to actively develop covering new areas, it is worth using the Bioshield-2 antiseptic impregnation. This is a composition of enhanced action, which provides a complex effect on such microorganisms. In extreme cases, a similar effect can be achieved with hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, and some of the bleach solutions.
Methods for destroying white fungus
This is one of the most persistent representatives of the considered group of parasites, the fight against which should be carried out with specialmeans. Again, you should start with mechanical cleaning of the affected area. Next, grouting and grinding of the pre-treated area is performed. Then, with the help of the same means of biological influence, the picelia of the white house fungus is destroyed. How to get rid of its spores, which, even despite antiseptic treatment, can continue to develop over time? In this case, a special disinfection performed by the method of heating will help. It is desirable to use a building hair dryer that has a powerful thermal effect. In essence, drying is obtained, which lowers the moisture coefficient, which prevents the recurrence of the fungus.
Professional room finishing
In general, the professional approach uses the same wrestling principles, but at a higher quality level. Thus, primary cleaning can be carried out by grinders and manual machines, provided with abrasives of sufficient grain size. At the stages of antiseptic and biological effects, fungicidal solutions are used, which are distinguished by a powerful chemical effect. As for the final stage, the house fungus with all spores and traces is finally eliminated by microwave equipment, which heats the surfaces with microwaves at a temperature of about 75 ºC. How justified is the appeal to such assistance? Professional processing is beneficial both in terms of efficiency in terms of the destruction of the fungus, and the safety for the ecology of the room itself. But the cost of such a service is on average 1.5-2 thousand rubles. for 1 m2. Obviously homemadefunds will be much cheaper.
How to prevent fungus?
Of course, rather than wasting time and money fighting various kinds of enemy, it is better to prevent its appearance in advance. What is required for this in the case of fungi? First of all, poor ventilation contributes to its development. Therefore, all dark and stuffy corners of the house should be well ventilated. The same measure will reduce the humidity coefficient, which is attractive for both tree and white house fungus, which can appear even under the bathroom due to local leaks. It is also worth doing the warming up of the premises. Especially in the basement, an effective preventive measure will be the periodic use of thermal equipment that minimizes the appearance of dampness.
Conclusion
In the biological protection of the house, an integrated approach is always important. Eliminating one cause, do not forget about the other. Therefore, in addition to creating an unfavorable environment for the appearance of malicious guests, it will not be superfluous to take care of the quality of the building materials themselves. The fact is that the house fungus, even in conditions of humidity, will not develop on wood material that has previously undergone special processing. Even at the construction stages, it is recommended to cover the same logs and boards with special compounds for biological protection. This is less true for other structures, but, as practice shows, the epicenter of the spread of the fungus is almost always wood.
