(800) 272-7634
(818) 486-7540

Friday, November 25, 2016

Mold Repair 

       Molds can be found almost anywhere by water damage. They can grow on virtually any organic substance. They can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. The mold growth will often occur, when excessive moisture accumulates in building, and the moisture problem remains undiscovered or not repaired. It is impossible to eliminate all molds and mold spores in the indoor environment. However, mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors. Building materials and furnishings are contaminated with mold growth. Large items have heavy mold growth. 
      The purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold to prevent human exposure and damage to building materials and furnishings. It is necessary to clean up mold contamination, not just to kill the mold. Dead mold is still allergenic, and some dead molds are potentially toxic. There are two kind of Mold Repair and containment, full containment and limited containment. 
      Full containment is recommended for the cleanup of mold-contaminated surface large areas more than 100 square feet or in any situation in which it appears likely that the occupant space would be further contaminated without full containment. 
     Limited containment is generally recommended for areas involving between 10 and 100 square feet of mold contamination. The enclosure around the moldy area should consist of a single layer of 6-mil, fire-retardant polyethylene sheeting. The containment should have a slit entry and covering flap on the outside of the containment area. For small areas, the polyethylene sheeting can be affixed to floors and ceilings with duct tape. For larger areas, a steel or wooden stud frame can be erected and polyethylene sheeting attached to it. All supply and air vents, doors, chases, and risers within the containment area must be sealed with polyethylene sheeting to minimize the migration of contaminants to other parts of the building. 
     To summarize, the mold needs to be removed so fast. There are two ways for different sizes of the mold to remove it which technicians use these to help you be safe and healthy.