No damage here…..wrong!
One of the issues we see a lot is toilet wax rings that have failed. A leak that goes unattended can not only cause mold but can start to deteriate framing. In this mold assessment our client was concerned about a little bit of mold on the baseboard. The extent of water damaged material was uncovered when the mold remediation began. Ceramic tiles and a covered basement ceiling sure hid a lot for a long period of time.
Here is another great example of the damage that ceramic tiles can hide!
Sometimes you really don’t know the extent of the water damage/mold growth until all building material has been removed!
It’s not only ceramic tile that can hide water damage and possible mould growth. Multiple layers of flooring can hide extensive damage and it can be impossible to know the extent of the damage until all material is removed.
We were called into this residence for a mold assessment due to laminate flooring that had been lifting in one area in the basement. Unfortunately, a condensing hose on the refrigerator that was improperly installed had caused a leak for over a year. The damage reached far across the room where there was no indication of any water damage.
A new addition gone wrong!
This was a beautiful new addition that was built on top of deck. Unfortunately, there were many deficiencies in the build that lead to the extensive mould growth and water damaged material. It was only once the laminate flooring started to heave that the homeowner detected a problem.
What does this all mean?
Simply put, things aren’t always what they seem! Especially in the world of Mould!
Every mould assessment is different. Our experience and knowledge help us know what to look for when we are assessing the cause of mould growth and preparing an appropriate scope of work for mould remediation.
Preventative maintenance can help in stopping unnecessary water from entering the home/building and controlling humidity and moisture inside the property can help in controlling mould growth. But sometimes because of issues that may be hidden by building materials (ceilings, walls, floors) a small leak etc. may go undetected for a long time resulting in an issue that may be bigger than expected.
Just like an iceberg! Sometimes what you see isn’t the biggest part
Why hire Metro as your mould/mold removal specialist? It’s just a little mould!
In our line of work, we’re always hearing things such as…” it’s just a little mould”, “it’s no big deal”.
Before we knew better, we might have agreed! But the fact is some molds can produce
Mycotoxins that can make some people really sick. Exposure to the toxins can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin exposure. Depending on the amount of visible mould present, where it is etc. additional precautions may be needed to ensure mold spores are removed when performing a mold remediation.
Non-viable/Dead mould spores retain their mycotoxins. This means when inhaled they can still have the same health effects as “living” mould spores. If you spray bleach for example on mould it will certainly remove the visibly affected area, but moulds defense system when “attacked” is to release mould spores.
A successful mold remediation not only “kills” the mould spores but also removes them. We do this by setting up containment around the work area, implementing negative air machines/air scrubbers and HEPA vacuuming while the mould removal is in progress.
Our mould removal procedures use the same stringent practices that we use in asbestos removal to ensure that any potential toxic mould spores do not become part of your breathable air!
Our team follows all IICRC/Mould removal guidelines to ensure the safest removal possible. Training in infection control in Heath Care settings during construction assures that we are prepared for any situation.
Its all about the containment….and some of ours are incredible!
Sometimes mould remediation projects to not require large containments but sometimes they do.
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Many ways to contact us!
272 Rosslyn Ave N.,
Hamilton, ON L8L 7R1
905.544.1125