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Mold Remediation

While mold contamination cleanup is nothing new, today's heightened public awareness of potential health risks is. Microbial growth can start within seventy-two hours if water is allowed to come into contact with building materials but is not detected or properly extracted. The microbial growth may or may not be visible from within the living or working space. Growth may stay hidden within the gyproc walls, under the floor, or above the ceiling. Occupants may not know microbial contamination exists until they experience upper respiratory problems, headaches, drowsiness, muscle aches, nosebleeds, or even coughing up blood. These problems can be associated with microbial contamination within your living or working environment.

Since it is virtually impossible to entirely eliminate the presence of mold spores, mold remediation instead focuses on stopping the growth and spread of mold. This is accomplished by first eliminating all moisture sources. Once moisture is gone, the mold can no longer spread to new locations. Remediation then focuses on eliminating food sources (such as wood, gyproc, etc.), which must be thoroughly cleaned and sealed to ensure that no mold survives. When damage is severe it may involve the removal of affected building materials such as drywall, hepa air filtration to remove mold spores and use of surfactants, mildewcides and sealants to remove, kill and contain mold and mold spores. Mold remediation should only be done by professionals who have the proper equipment and experience.

For more information on the subject of mold, please refer to the following link:
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldresources.html