New Construction Mold Inspection A brand-new home shouldn't start its life with a mold or moisture problem. Unfortunately, new construction is uniquely vulnerable to both. Framing lumber can arrive with elevated moisture or existing fungal growth. Building materials may be exposed to rain before the home is dried in. Poor drainage can direct water toward the foundation. Air and water leaks can become hidden behind insulation and drywall. And once the HVAC system begins operat