Mold Removal
For reliable mold removal services, turn to Restoration Brothers. Mold remediation is a better phrase to use because there are situations when someone may simply remove mold on their own, but that is a completely different matter. Here, we'll discuss the different actions that must be taken when mold growth is present inside on porous building materials or when there are excessive amounts of mold in the air. Each step will only be briefly explained here, but you give us a call at 707-413-5958 for more information.
Mold Inspection
Mold inspections carried out by Restoration Brothers include, a visual inspection of the property and the use of moisture detection equipment like moisture meters and thermal imaging cameras. The purpose of the mold inspection is to establish the presence of a mold issue, its source, and the approximate size of the afflicted region.
Mold Testing
A mold issue might still exist even if there is no apparent mold. However, the only method to verify this is to collect air samples and measure the amount of mold present. You may usually skip this step and proceed directly to mold cleanup if visible mold is evident on construction materials like drywall. Mold testing still provides vital information and can assist establish the degree of the issue; many individuals just don't want to spend the extra money on it.
Estimate And Work Authorization
One of our estimators will put together a proposal to carry out the mold remediation after the mold inspection, including the cost and conditions for what defines a finished service. A start date is established once the customer and Restoration Brothers sign the contract.
Mold Remediation Steps:
- Personal protective equipment
- Containment
- Equipment Setup
- Demolition
- Antimicrobial Cleaning
- Fogging
- Final Cleaning & Time
- Post Remediation Clearance Testing
Services
MOLD INSPECTION
(inside and outside)
MOLD INSPECTION
(crawl space And Attic)
mold testing
(Includes Two Samples)
Mold Information
TYPES OF MOLD
Alternaria is one of the most common types of outdoor mold. There are more than 40 known species of it and it is often responsible for leaf spots and degenerative diseases on trees and bushes. A major plant pathogen, it is most commonly found in the environment in spring and summer.
The Characteristics Of Alternaria Mold
On dry, windy days, Alternaria mold hangs around. It can be airborne when caught in a breeze and enter your house searching for a warm, humid environment to grow. If it gets inside, it may adhere to anything and, like other mold forms, it can thrive and develop in unseen areas including within walls and beneath carpets. This form of fungal growth, which may reach tens of thousands of spores per cubic foot, is particularly prone to thrive in humid houses. It has a downy or woolly texture and a dark tint.
Initially, chaetomium colonies are white and cottony in appearance. Colonies that are mature change color from gray to olive. Tan to crimson or brown to black is the hue as viewed from the back.
The Characteristics Of Chaetomium Mold
chaetomium is generally found in damp houses. It may be found in a variety of building materials, including wallpaper, drywall, window frames, baseboards, and carpets, to name a few. The cellulose in these materials is broken down and destroyed by the cellulase enzyme that the chaetomium generates.
Stachybotrys can be dark brown or black and can have a slimy, or sooty consistency. Depending on the level of moisture it grows in, it can have like grayish white strands. It also looks like plenty of other molds, so testing is essential for proper identification.
The Characteristics Of Stachybotrys (black mold)
Hay, straw, and wood chips are among the organic elements that Stachybotrys like to live in. It establishes itself indoors, where it takes refuge in ceiling tile, drywall, wallpaper, insulation backing, cardboard boxes, and paper. It can withstand a broad range of temperatures and is difficult to kill.
Although it often begins slowly—appearing one to two weeks after moisture intrusion—it gradually becomes the dominant mold, taking over areas where other molds may have first colonized.
One of the most typical mold species found in houses is Aspergillus. Additionally, it is one of the most likely to result in health issues. In fact, aspergillus-related health issues are so prevalent that aspergillosis is a medical word for them. Aspergillosis typically results in mild to severe symptoms in immune-stable individuals, such as sinus issues, ear infections, and eye infections. Even with treatment, some infections can take a while to go away even if they are not dangerous. Aspergillosis can be far more serious and even life-threatening in persons with compromised immune systems, infecting vital organs including the heart, lungs, and kidneys.
The Characteristics Of Aspergillus
Aspergillus may be found on anything from living trees and plants to rotting vegetation, and it thrives in oxygen-rich settings. It may also thrive on foods high in carbohydrate like bread or potatoes.
The interior of walls in your house or workplace, particularly after floods or any other form of water damage, are both popular hiding places for Aspergillus.
The mold used to make the antibiotic penicillin is called a penicillium. Despite the fact that penicillin is good for your health, this type of mold exposure in your house might be dangerous. It can lead to persistent sinus infections and other respiratory issues in persons who are allergic to it.
The Characteristics Of Penicillium
More than 200 different species of this blue or blue-green mold are known to exist, and they spread and reproduce fast from one spot to another. It frequently grows on textiles, old mattresses, sofa cushions, carpet, plywood, and even in the wall insulation, and it thrives in places where there are leaks and poor ventilation.