Concern about indoor exposure to
mold has been increasing as the public becomes aware that exposure to mold can
cause a variety of health effects and symptoms, including allergic reactions.
Mold can be found almost anywhere; it can grow on
virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present.
There is mold that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When
excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold
growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains
undiscovered or unaddressed.
In some cases, indoor mold growth may not be obvious. It
is possible that mold may be growing on hidden surfaces, such as the backside
of dry wall, wallpaper, or paneling, the top of ceiling tiles, the underside of
carpets and pads, etc. Possible locations of hidden mold can include pipe
chases and utility tunnels (with leaking or condensing pipes), walls behind
furniture (where condensation forms), condensate drain pans inside air handling
units, porous thermal or acoustic liners inside ductwork, or roof materials
above ceiling tiles (due to roof leaks or insufficient insulation).
Our certified Mold Remediation teams follow a
comprehensive plan to restore the air quality of your home or office. Here are
some of those steps:
· Perform a site analysis to determine
extent of mold contamination.
· Develop a sensible project plan for
clean-up and remediation.
· Removal of all items including
furniture from the infected area prior to setting up containment.
· Seal off the work area by covering
floor and door openings with polyethylene sheeting to prevent contaminants from
spreading to the rest of the building.
· Remove and sand growth areas on
building materials such as drywall, plywood, insulation, framing etc.
· Remove of damaged materials is
executed under negative air pressure through HEPA filtration. Bag and dispose
of waste.
· Apply mold inhibiting chemicals to
exposed surfaces prevents the re-growth of mold.
· Provide reconstruction services. If
moisture is present dehumidification systems are used until all exposed areas
are dry. New materials can then be installed, restoring the area to its
original, purified state.