Mould testing in the Scenic Rim

Tamborine Mountain: rainforest humidity

Homes on the plateau are surrounded by forest that keeps the air moist and shaded. Roofs collect leaf litter, gutters block, and walls that rarely see direct sun stay damp. Inside, cold rooms on the shaded side grow mould on ceilings and furniture, and timber floors over enclosed subfloors can take on a musty smell.

Outdoor spore levels in a rainforest setting can be naturally high, so an indoor air result there needs to be read against an outdoor sample taken at the same time. A room that is higher than outside, or carries different spore types, is the one to investigate.

Cabins, studios and farm stays

Short-stay cabins, studios and converted sheds are often lightly built, unlined or lined straight onto the frame, and left closed between bookings. Condensation on cold metal roofs and walls on winter nights drips back onto linings and bedding. Each building used for sleeping should be named in the scope and checked separately.

Valley towns and older houses

Boonah, Kalbar and Harrisville have older timber homes and some Federation-era buildings. Common findings are damp from overflowing gutters and downpipes discharging against stumps, and bathrooms added in the past without waterproofing. Cold, still winter mornings in the valleys also add condensation on single-glazed windows and external walls.

Suburbs and towns in this council area

Beaudesert · Boonah · Tamborine Mountain · Canungra · Kalbar · Aratula · Harrisville · Rathdowney · Kooralbyn · Peak Crossing · Mount Alford · Christmas Creek