can heat treated pallets grow mold
Yes and no, say Bond and Deomano. Heat treating is typically done to kill insects or insect larvae that may be in the wood. âYes, it will also kill mold, but heat treating is not designed to dry the pallet,â says Bond. The heat treatment process actually brings moisture to the surface of the wood. âThatâs an ideal mold-growing environment if the pallet isnât properly handled,â says Bond. A pallet manufacturer can start a core drying cycle at the end of the heat treatment, but that adds a cost to the pallet that most users are not willing to pay for.