MOLD REMEDIATION
Mold is everywhere and has existed since the beginning of time. In recent years there has been much attention given to the effects associated with mold growth indoors. There are many reasons this has become such a huge issue.
- We build our buildings very tight today. So tight in fact that fresh air does not freely enter the indoor environment. Since most of us spend more than 90% of our time indoors it does not take long when a pollutant is present for it to reach the levels of concentration that may result in adverse health effects.
- Much of our building materials are cellulose based which is a nutrient required for mold to grow.
- Water damaged buildings that have not been properly dried provide the moisture needed.
- Poor or improper construction leading to chronic moisture issues.
Simply stated the buildings we live and work in can also be excellent places for mold to thrive. When contained indoors the spores that molds produce can build up to levels that may cause some individuals health issues. Indoor air samples usually contain a mixture of different molds. When combined they can have a synergistic effect that should be considered when investigating reported health effects. Some of the health effects associated with a water damaged environment are:
- Allergic disease
- Toxic disease
- Infectious disease
- Hypersensitivity disease
There are steps that can be taken to inhibit mold growth indoors
- Keep the temperature 65-75F.
- Maintain a relative humidity of 60% or less.
- Keep the area clean and dry.
How can you know if you have a true mold problem? If you suspect that you have a mold issue H2O Drying Solutions highly recommends that surface and air sampling be conducted by a trained and certified mold inspector. This sampling will give you the information you need to measure the problem and should also include a protocol for the proper remediation methods. H2O is also of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the consumer to have the sampling done by a company separate from the remediation contractor. The samples will determine the true scope of the work and identify any additional areas that have been contaminated with settled spores.
After results of the samples taken have been provided and a protocol developed H2O will begin the process of correcting the problem. These are some of the steps taken in a proper mold remediation project:
- Identify and correct the source of moisture
- Set up containment
- Establish negative pressure to prevent cross contamination
- Physical removal of contaminated building materials
- Thorough cleaning of all surfaces
After H2O has completed the remediation and before equipment and containment are removed post sampling should be conducted. The goal of both the inspector and H2O as the remediation contractor is to reduce the mold levels inside to reflect those outside. We refer to this as a Condition 1 environment.
H2O Drying Solutions mold remediation technicians are certified by the IICRC and follow the guidelines and practices for mold remediation as established in the S520 Standard & Reference Guide for Mold Remediation. H2O provides free estimates for mold remediation projects.
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