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UNDERSTANDING THE MOLD REMOVAL PROCESS

  • Type of Mold Memediation

  • Mold in Buildings

  • Important information about mold

 

 
 

Mold Removal is often times best left to the professionals. Without conducting
a proper Mold Inspection and Mold Testing prior to the start of a Mold Remediation project will often times spell disaster. Mold Abatement can be complicated, therefore it is vital to know the extent of the damage and to establish proper containment before beginning the Mold Cleanup Process.

 

FAQ's About New Construction and Mold

When a new building smells moldy, the owner’s first phone call is often to the building’s HVAC designer. To most people, moldy odors suggest HVAC problems. But while the air system may indeed spread fungal odors, the HVAC system in new buildings is seldom responsible for generating them. In new construction, mold infestations usually are caused by moisture in building materials. That moisture can come from rain or snow before the building is closed in, or from leaking water pipes.



Here is an example of Lumber Yard Mold

Another common cause of mold growth in a newly constructed home will be mold that was growing on the lumber from the lumber yard. This lumber is often left outside in the rain and then purchased by the builder who then uses it to build your house. Remember, mold needs a food source, in this case wood, and moisture to begin growing.

Another building material that mold will grow on is concrete. Most concrete used in commercial construction reaches 70% of its final strength after 30 days. After that point, excess moisture must be removed so that flooring and interior drywall can be installed. If dehumidifiers are used, a concrete slab will be properly dried in three to six weeks. If a contractor does not allow enough time for the concrete to dry before installing the finish surfaces, mold can grow on underside of these surfaces.

Then there's the installation of sheetrock. It is important that the builder install the sheetrock walls when the relative humidity is below 60% and when there is no rain in the forecast. If the sheetrock gets damp, it will inevitably develop mold. If the drywall joints fail to cure quickly, you can bet there is a hidden moisture problem.

Mold problems in new construction are obviously preventable since few new buildings have such problems. Owners have a right to expect that a new building will be free of mold. Excess moisture in materials causes mold. Preventing moisture intrusion is a multidisciplinary responsibility, but keeping the materials dry, and drying them out if they should become wet are the most important tasks.


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