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Mold Image Library
The image library contains mold-related images in seven categories. There are also animated images that you can choose to view and download. Each photo has a larger, higher resolution version. To download the higher resolution version of a photo, click on the thumbnail. When the window opens, right click and choose whether you want to copy or print the photo. If copying, paste the photo into a photo-editor program or presentation.
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Mold in the Environment
Magnified Mold
Moisture and Moisture Damage
Prevention
![Moisture issue: Foundation is wet; drain gutters are too short. Moisture issue: Foundation is wet; drain gutters are too short.](/was/20170911010949im_/https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/styles/large/public/2014-08/big_pic118.jpg?itok=DQpbgshp)
Moisture issue: Foundation is wet; drain gutters are too short
Fix: Drain rain water away from the house, generally about 5 feet away from the foundation. Gutters below grade (below the soil) are protected from damage, while those above grade may be more easily damaged.
Photo courtesy of Terry Brennan
![Moisture Issue: A lawn sprinkler is located near the outside wall of a building Moisture Issue: A lawn sprinkler is located near the outside wall of a building](/was/20170911010949im_/https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/styles/large/public/2014-08/big_pic95.jpg?itok=owOrEikF)
Moisture Issue: A lawn sprinkler is located near the outside wall of a building
The sprinkler sprays the wall directly, and water leaks through wall into the building. Fix: Move the sprinkler away from the building so that water does not wet the walls or collect near the foundation.
Photo courtesy of Terry Brennan
Mold in Buildings
![Sections of moldy gypsum board. Sections of moldy gypsum board.](/was/20170911010949im_/https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/styles/large/public/2014-08/big_pic43.jpg?itok=clq_Dpl5)
Sections of moldy gypsum board
Photo courtesy of Terry Brennan
Finding Mold and Moisture
Cleaning and Remediation