Flag Cleaning & Restoration NASSAU 516 498-3524 SUFFOLK 631 226-9800
Certified
Mold Remediation Contractor - CMRC # 11029
Certified Mold Inspector
- CMI # 11124
We work with industrial hygienists and indoor air quality environmentalists to ensure the mold removal project in Patchogue is done right the first time. With the proper testing and protocols every mold removal job can be a success. We use the most accurate and up to date moisture meter equipment to measure moisture in your wood floors, walls, ceilings, and cabinets. We then use infrared cameras to identify the origin and the extent of the mold damage and mold removal project. Many times we are called in to Patchogue to complete or redo the mold removal that other Patchogue mold removal companies failed to complete properly.
Mold growth can be controlled indoors by controlling moisture indoors. The EPA reports that Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any organic substance, as long as moisture and oxygen are present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, foods, and insulation. When excessive moisture accumulates in buildings or on building materials, mold growth will often occur, particularly if the moisture problem remains undiscovered or unaddressed. Mold removal is needed at this point!
Mold can cause serious damage to your property or home in Patchogue.
Professional Mold removal can save you
money! Due to the growing concerns of mold in the home and the
affects on health, mold testing and mold removal is becoming a
more common practice. We can help you identify problem areas in
your home or work place in
Patchogue or put your mind at ease if normal
levels of mold are found. According to the EPA, mold has the
potential to cause health problems and can even make a home
uninhabitable prior to mold removal services being performed. However,
everyone is affected differently when in contact with mold. Some
mold can produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases
potentially toxic chemical substances known as mycotoxins.
People who are sensitive to and exposed to mycotoxins can become
ill and need mold removal.
When we arrive at your property in
Patchogue you can have
confidence that the mold removal project will be handled with
care and managed by certified professionals with decades of
experience. Our track record in
Patchogue shows that we have dedicated
ourselves to excellent customer service and we treat our
customers and their properties as if they are our own. We can
supply real customer recommendations for mold removal upon request.
Health Effects and Symptoms
Associated with Mold Exposure & Mold removal !!!
When moisture problems occur and mold growth results, building
occupants may begin to report odors and a variety of health
problems, such as headaches, breathing difficulties, skin
irritation, allergic reactions, and aggravation of asthma
symptoms; all of these symptoms could potentially be associated
with mold exposure. You may need mold removal! All molds have the potential to cause health
effects. Molds produce allergens, irritants, and in some cases,
toxins that may cause reactions in humans. The types and
severity of symptoms depend, in part, on the types of mold
present, the extent of an individual's exposure, the ages of the
individuals, and their existing sensitivities or allergies. Mold
removal must be performed correctly.
What needs to be done for mold removal?
Some materials will need to be disposed off
during a mold removal, such as ceiling
tiles, insulation, wallboards, carpet, soft furnishings,
clothes, papers and books. Non-porous metals, glass and hard
plastics may be cleaned and reused. Depending on the degree of
mold removal project, mold damage, semi porous wood may be cleaned up by drying,
sanding and treating with anti microbial solvent before reusing.
In addition your heating, ventilation, air condition and crawl
spaces will be dried, cleaned and then treated with Hepa
filtration to remove remaining mold particles.
Our professional mold removal in house technicians follow our well planned
mold removal process to take care of mold clean up and repair
to your satisfaction. There are certain steps we follow for mold
removal that
insure we get your mold removal job done right. First the
contaminated area is sealed off using plastic sheeting, then we
create negative air pressure to direct the mold to prevent mold
spores from spreading to other parts of the house, directing the
mold away from indoor space.
Mold Removal Project
details:
1. All Workers to be Properly Protected in PPE Equipment, Gloves,
Tyvek Suits, Respirators, etc.
2.
Set-up critical barriers to prevent cross contamination to
structure and also achieve negative air.
3.
All openings such as doorways, windows, vents, airways to
be covered with 6 mil-poly. This will insure
negative air can be maintained. Full containment.
4.
Set-up Negative Air Machine to minimize airflow 4 to 8 ACH
(air changes per hour).
5.
Pre-clean (HEPA vacuum) structure and remove all loose
structural debris in doubled (6-Mil) sealed
plastic bags.
6.
The use of electric blower inside each containment area to
suspend fine particulates so that they
are captured by a HEPA filter.
7.
Demolition of contaminated structure, then double bagged
and removed to dumpster daily.
8.
Scrape, wire brush, orbital sanding, Media and or Dry ice
blasting to remove any visible mold growth
from structural materials.
9.
HEPA vacuum, biowash(wet wipe) then HEPA vacuum 2nd time
(dust free environment). Clean
and encapsulate any structure members affected by mold.
(organic surfaces)
10.HEPA vacuum, double bag and remove all unsalvageable
contents to dumpster.
11.Preclean salvageable contents (HEPA vacuum)
12.HEPA vacuum, wet wipe with biowash. Then HEPA vacuum all
contents again.
13.Removal of all personal possessions as well as soft goods,
i.e. clothing, bedding, curtains etc.
Clothing may be cleaned using standard laundering
products.
14.Maintain Negative Air Machine and Air Scrubbers throughout
course of job.
15.HEPA Air filtration to run for a minimum of 72 hours after
abatement is completed, and then shut
down for a minimum of 24 hours before post remediation
testing.
16.Break down of containment barriers.
The following reference mold
removal documents
provide guidance for mold removal procedures and
practices.
> Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation
- IICRC S520
(published by Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and
Restoration, December 2003)
> Fungal Contamination: A Comprehensive Guide for Remediation (
published by Michael A Pinto,
Ph.D. and David Janke, November 2003)
> Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Building (
published by US EPA, March 2001 ).
> American Conference of Governmental & Industrial Hygienists
(1999 ). Bioaerosols: Assessment &
Control. American Conference of Governmental Industrial
Hygienist, Cincinnati, OH.
> Guidelines on Assessment & Remediation of Fungi in Indoor
Environment, New York City Department
of Health & Mental Hygiene Bureau of Environmental &
Occupational Disease Epidemiology.
CALL IMMEDIATELY FOR MOLD REMOVAL IN PATCHOGUE, NY 11771 TO PREVENT FURTHER MOLD DAMAGE TO YOUR COMMERCIAL OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
CALL FLAG NOW
NASSAU (516) 498-3524
SUFFOLK (631) 226-9800
(800) 794-3524
