Living in South Florida means learning to live with humidity.<\/span><\/p>\n It also means dealing with heavy rain, tropical weather, occasional flooding, plumbing problems, roof leaks, and air conditioning that works hard for much of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n That leads to an important homeowner question:<\/span><\/p>\n What actually causes mold to grow in Florida homes?<\/b><\/p>\n The simple answer is <\/span>humedad<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n Mold is a type of fungus that thrives in damp and humid environments. When moisture reaches materials inside a home and conditions remain favorable, mold can begin growing on surfaces such as walls, ceilings, and floors.<\/span><\/p>\n But that doesn’t mean every humid Florida house has mold.<\/span><\/p>\n The more useful question is where unwanted moisture may be coming from\u2014and whether it’s being addressed.<\/span><\/p>\n Here’s what South Florida homeowners should know.<\/span><\/p>\n