Removing Mold Damaged Structural Material In Dayton Homes

7/3/2018 (Permalink)

Mold Remediation Can Include Demolition in a Dayton Property--Call SERVPRO to Get It Done Right

SERVPRO Can Remediate Mold Problems and Disinfect Properties

When found in most Dayton homes, mold has had time to spread over one or more rooms. Usually, even after it has spread this far, mold spores can be cleaned and removed from most property, both structural and personal.
 
If Dayton mold damage goes undetected for an extensive amount of time or has had an unusual amount of water and food sources available, it can cause permanent damage which has to be demolished and removed. SERVPRO restoration teams train to do this suitably, keeping exposure to people and property at a minimum. While they can cause health problems for some people, mold spores usually cause the majority of their damage to the structure of the home.
 
It happens when the spores begin growing into food sources, slowly consuming them to grow the colony. Except for metals, every type of building material is vulnerable. Drywall panels are some of the first items compromised. The cardboard that sandwiches the plaster is cellulose and dominant food source. Once that happens, replacing them is the only solution.
 
Our technicians isolate the compromised areas and seal them off using plastic sheeting, typically at least 6 ml in thickness. Then, they use negative air pressure to force airborne spores out of the areas. HEPA filtered air scrubbers are very useful devices during this process.Once completed, specialists begin tearing out and breaking down material.
 
In addition to the drywall, SERVPRO specialists also examine and remove compromised ceiling tiles, carpets, floorboards, floor and ceiling trim, insulation, and even wall framing. They break down each item into manageable pieces and bag it for removal. Restoration teams dispose of every mold infested item according to EPA and Indiana state regulations. Most mold infestations do not require such extensive demolition since owners react to a mold-damaging event that is beyond their control.
 
After removing it all, our specialists spray every surface with an anti-fungal agent. Once it dries, they wipe down the entire area with dry sponges. If needed, they spray thicker mold layers with water or the anti-fungal agent to break it up, wipe it off, and dispose of it.
 
The non-salvageable materials that are removed by our technicians necessitate a rebuild to its preloss condition. We can treat the exposed area to help prevent the return of a fungi attack and leave the homeowner to decide on a general contractor.
 
Returning any home to its original condition is not a quick process. The goal of SERVPRO of Lafayette, however, is to clean, remediate, and prepare for the replacement of discarded materials from the result of the mold damage. If you need us, call (765) 420-0077 today.

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