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Services: Mold Remediation Remediation Process Mold remediation begins with inspection. In order to rid a structure of mold growth, all present mold growth must be identified. Once inspection is completed, Containment must be established and Negative Air applied. The presence of moisture must be eliminated. Pipes must be fixed, roofs must be solidified, condensation must be controlled or mold will manifest itself more than once. After the presence of moisture is addressed, remediation begins. Remediation can consist of demolition, disposal, and/or deep cleaning. Some materials, such as drywall, have no structural integrity once mold has grown on them and must be demolished. (In fact, due to the porous nature of drywall, up to two feet beyond mold growth must be removed because mold and moisture are wicked further than what is visible.) Framing studs can sometimes be cleaned with industrial solutions, if growth is not exhibited deeper than the surface. It is possible to remediate non-porous furniture, though proper remediation can become costly. Items, such as desks, chairs, and tables, once exhibiting mold growth, are often better discarded. Rugs can often be deep cleaned and restored, though circumstance will dictate the outcome of anything contaminated. Demolished materials are bagged, sealed, and removed. Negative Air machines and Air Scrubbers (similar to Negative Air machines, these filter the air, but do not exhaust outside of containment) are left to continue removing disturbed particles for a given period of time. Finally, containment is disassembled, bagged, and discarded. What Mold Is Mold is a fungus. Spores are the seeds that give birth to mold. Most spores can travel through the air, though larger spores arrive at their destinations by surface transfers. Spores, on their own, do not grow. They require moisture. In homes and offices, mold spores are everywhere. This is unavoidable, though the presence of large amounts can certainly be curtailed. Mold growth will develop with the presence of water. Standing water, broken pipes, leaking roofs, etc. will contribute to the actual growth of the mold fungus.Inside a building contaminated by mold, it is often easy to detect its signature, musty smell. Why Remediation is Necessary Mold growth begets mold spores. Mold growth also indicates the immediate presence of moisture. Unless the moisture is prohibited and the visible mold growth removed, mold will continue to fester. There are health concerns associated with mold. The abundance of mold irritates the respiratory systems of some people. Unless mold growth is removed, the added spores in the indoor environment can cause such symptoms. Currently, there is no consensus as to the extent mold can effect a person, though immune compromised individuals (e.g. individuals having HIV, individuals struggling with cancer, and individuals undergoing surgery recovery) are definite risks. A second, more remote reason for mold remediation is aesthetics. Visibly, mold is an eyesore; it causes rooms to look dirty. It also smells. Anyone who has been around remediation work will attest that you can smell the difference in the air. Back to Main Services Page
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