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Bacteria, molds and even algae are commonly found in the environment. Under certain conditions, bacteria, yeasts, molds, algae grow on the facades of prefabricated panel apartment buildings. The article deals with the comparison of two different locations in Ostrava with respect to the occurrence of microbial attacks on the facades of residential prefabricated panel buildings. The first of the locations is adjacent to a high-frequency automobile traffic route and also close to the industrial zone in the lower Vitk...

Due to pressures to conserve energy, many buildings have in recent times been retrofitted with additional insulation. This has resulted in the appearance of microorganisms on the surfaces of building facades more frequently than before. This does not mean, however, that these microorganisms are not also found on uninsulated buildings. In earlier years, the facades of the apartment buildings were not aesthetically distinctive, often using colors such as gray, beige, and the like. Microorganisms may not have been as...