Mold Restoration :: A Better Restoration, Inc.

Mold

Mold has been around since before the first animals crawled on land. It has proven to be a life saver to many of us in the form of antibiotics. When we put mold products on a table, such as bread, cheese, wine and beer, it’s a party. But when mold infests our living quarters, our work, or ventilation system, it can become life threatening.

Mold has been categorized as an allergen and an indoor air pollutant. If there are high quantities of mold in a confined space, gases (mycotoxins) are released which are toxic and can be life threatening.

Identification of the type of mold cannot be done based on the color of spores. If you wish to find out what type of mold you have, an industrial hygienist with a specialty in that area should be employed to evaluate it.

Mold can have dire consequences with certain individuals having medical conditions such as immune suppression, chronic obstructive lung disease, or severe allergies. Infants and the elderly also are at high risk due to weak immunity. Check with your family physician to find out if you or family members are in a high risk group.

The first step is always to identify where it is. If you can’t see it, follow your nose. A Better Restoration, Inc., or another qualified remediator can come help assess the problem with the use of moisture indication machinery, thermal imaging, and visual inspection. The second step is to make sure that the intrusion of water or cause of high humidity is stopped.

We do not condone "bait and switch" tactics. For this reason and more, an ABRI project manager will familiarize you with the costs, procedures and timelines prior to commencement of work, and will communicate progress and findings daily. Because of this, "surprises" and problems will be minimized while your comfort level is assured.

Now remediation can begin. The appropriate guidelines and industry standards will be applied. The affected area is contained. Negative pressure is established with the use of a HEPA filter ported to the outside. Ruined items and affected structural materials are bagged and removed. The remaining structure is HEPA sanded, scraped, wire brushed, HEPA vacuumed, cleaned with soap and water, rinse wiped and dry wiped. Normally the air is allowed to settle and a final HEPA vacuuming and wipe down is performed. When the area is fully dry and dust free, remediation is finished and clearance testing, performed by a specialized industrial hygienist, can follow.

Always use an IICRC certified remediator such as A Better Restoration, Inc. Rigorous training and ongoing education are requirements to retain that classification. Never hire a company that does its own testing. It is a conflict of interest no less than a casino that checks its own gambling practices.

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