Preventative Mold Treatment
Built Smarter. Built Mold-Resistant.
Preventative treatment is a proactive service designed to protect new homes during construction.
Mold & Fire Defender provides preventative mold and fire treatments exclusively for new construction and remodeling projects, applied before drywall installation, when structural wood is exposed.
Our services focus on prevention—not remediation—helping homeowners reduce mold risk and fire hazards before problems occur.
Why Preventative Treatment Is Important During Construction
Wood framing, OSB, and plywood are often exposed to rain, humidity, and moisture during construction.
These conditions increase the risk of mold growth and fire spread once the home is enclosed.
Preventative treatment addresses these risks early—before they become hidden behind walls.
Protect Your New Home
Before Drywall
Preventative treatment helps protect your home at the most important stage—before walls are closed. Contact Mold & Fire Defender to learn more about mold and fire prevention for new construction.
Mold Prevention Treatment for New Construction
What Is Mold Prevention?
Mold prevention is a proactive service that helps inhibit mold growth on wood framing during construction. It is applied before drywall installation, when materials are fully accessible.
Materials Treated
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Wood framing and studs
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OSB (oriented strand board)
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Plywood and sheathing
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Joists, beams, and subflooring
BEFORE
AFTER
Borate Wood Treatment
Using Bora-Care
We use Bora-Care® with Mold-Care®, a professional borate-based product designed to help prevent mold growth on wood.
Borate penetrates into the wood fibers, creating an environment where mold is less likely to develop.
Fire Prevention Treatment for New Construction
BEFORE
AFTER
Why Fire Prevention Matters
Wood-framed homes can allow fire to spread quickly if untreated. Fire prevention adds an additional layer of protection before walls are closed.
Fire-Retardant and Intumescent Coatings
Fire-retardant coatings are applied to exposed wood framing. When exposed to heat, intumescent coatings expand and form a protective barrier that helps slow flame spread.
Benefits of Preventative Treatment for Homeowners
Reduces Future Repair and Remediation Costs
Preventing mold and fire risk early is significantly less expensive than repairing damage after construction.
Long-Term Protection
Borate mold prevention remains active inside the wood under normal conditions.
Protects Hidden Structural Areas
Treating framing before drywall protects areas that will later be inaccessible.
No Impact on Design or Finishes
Preventative treatments do not interfere with drywall, insulation, or finishes.
When Preventative Treatment Is Applied
Preventative treatment is performed:
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After framing is complete
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Before drywall installation
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After rain or moisture exposure during construction
Protect Your New Home Before Drywall
Preventative treatment helps protect your home at the most important stage before walls are closed.
Contact Mold & Fire Defender to learn more about mold and fire prevention for new construction.