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 Mold Remediation Overview

     When visible mold growth has occurred in a structure, mold remediation
     practices must be properly employed to address the situation, and
     containment procedures may be necessary to prevent the spreading of
     mold spores to uncontaminated areas. 

Containment and Pressurization

Why do we erect containment?

   Since fungal fragments and spores are often airborne, individuals with genetic predisposition may be at increased risk if the affected area is not properly contained.

   To manage airflow, minimize the spread of contaminant, prevent exposure, control traffic, reduce cleaning time and maintain privacy. Contained areas are designed with an airlock for permitting egress with minimum air movement between a contaminated area and an
uncontaminated area.

   These typically consist of two curtained doorways separated by a distance of at least three feet such that one passes through one doorway into the airlock, allowing the doorway sheeting to overlap and close off the opening before proceeding through the second doorway. Thereby preventing flow-through contamination; the area under containment is negatively pressurized as compared to adjacent areas.

   The system requires one air change per fifteen minutes in a given work area. The air handling units that provide the pressurization are HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters capable of trapping and retaining 99.97 percent of all particulates larger than 0.3 microns. With proper containment and pressurization the contaminants can be controlled to minimize occupant risk.

Remediation requires:

   Removing porous materials exhibiting extensive mold growth.

   Physically removing surface microbial growth on non-porous materials
including wood to typical background levels.

   The removal of settled spores.

   Reducing moisture levels that do not support microbial growth.
 

Control Moisture Related Problems

   Regularly inspect for and promptly repair water and moisture intrusion
     problems

   Control microbial problems by promptly drying wet or damp building
     materials

   Remove and replace wet or damp porous materials (i.e. drywall) that
     have visible mold growth utilizing the services of a professional mold
     remediation contractor.

Exposure and Sensitivity

     Since fungal fragments and spores are often airborne, individuals with
     genetic predisposition to allergies and asthma, and that are exposed
     to these fungal parts, may react adversely. Other individuals can
     become sensitized following exposure and may gradually develop
     health symptoms over a long term.

Allergy is the most common symptom associated with indoor molds. Specific physiologic responses occur which can result in:

   Watery eyes
   Runny nose and sneezing
   Itching
   Coughing
   Headaches
   Fatigue
   Wheezing

Even people who do not meet the criteria for an allergic diagnosis may still experience burning eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat and red or itchy skin. Fungi are considered irritants in these cases.

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