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Mold needs food and water to survive, which is why mold is more likely to grow in damp or wet areas indoors, with little or no sunlight, and air movement. Mold will find a damp area and begin feeding and digesting on whatever they are growing on, in order to survive and spread.
Indoor mold growth may not be noticeable at first glance. Mold may grow on hidden surfaces which may trap moisture under the surface, providing a moist, damp environment for mold to feed on. Examples of these types of materials are:
- Drywall
- Wallpaper
- Wood Paneling
If you suspect you have a mold problem, we recommend you call DryBuilding for a referral to an Industrial Hygienist, who will test your property for any mold growth. We recommend you do this before attempting to remove any materials you believe have mold. Removing these materials may cause the mold to spread to a larger area. An Industrial Hygienist is required to be involved in any mold remediation procedure. They will test to determine what types of mold are growing and what levels of mold are present. They will provide Dry Building a protocol to follow to properly remove any and all of the mold. When all of these measures have been taken, the Industrial Hygienist will come back for a final clearance testing. Once the test results come back clear, we will remove all containments as well as equipment that are being used at the property.
A common protocol for a mold remediation is as follows:
1. Testing: An Industrial Hygienist is hired to conduct testing to find contaminated areas. The Industrial Hygienist will provide us with a protocol to follow to eliminate any mold.
- Build Containments: Containments will be built to isolate the contaminated area from other areas to eliminate cross contamination and the spread of mold spores. The containment area must be kept under “Negative Air Pressure” to ensure that contaminated air does not spread into surrounding areas. This is done with a HEPA filtered fan, unit, which is exhausted outside of the building. These machines are also referred to as Air Scrubbers.
- Demolition: Certified Technicians will begin the demolition within of the areas specified on the protocol. The technicians will be fully protected wearing full body suits, masks and gloves. The materials being demolished would be mostly porous materials where the mold has been growing. Once the demolition is complete, the technicians will dispose of the contaminated materials appropriately. Examples of materials to be removed and disposed of would be:
- Sheet Rock
- Carpet & Carpet Padding
- Insulation
- Upholstered Furniture
- Cleaning of Contaminated Area: Once the all contaminated materials are removed the cleaning will begin of the entire area. Cleaning can be done with a wipe down method, wire brush cleaning or heap sanding. These techniques will all be used along with a hepa vacuum, to vacuum up particles as the work is being done. Once the mold is removed an Antimicrobial Treatment will be applied to prevent any further mold growth. In some instances, sealants will need to be used.
- Clearance: The Industrial Hygienist will return to the site to retest areas that have been cleaned. Once all rooms have passed, the customer will receive a clearance and all equipment and materials will be removed.
If you suspect you have a mold problem, we recommend you call DryBuilding for a referral to an Industrial Hygienist, who will test your property for any mold growth. We recommend you do this before attempting to remove any materials you believe have mold. Removing these materials may cause the mold to spread to a larger area. An Industrial Hygienist is required to be involved in any mold remediation procedure.
