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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

mold !!!!!!!

when ever you find mold in your home,its always best to call a professional.
to determine the damage unless of course you only have a 2x2 area then bleach and water can fix that area,but if you are looking at black mold coming thru the drywall, more likely you are facing a bigger job.
all that drywall needs to be removed, and replaced,even the insulation has to be removed cause once insulation is wet it looses its r value now the reason you must remove the drywall is, cause the mold is all the way thru the drywall from the back. and you need to remove it completely, by stain kilzing only hides it for a short time, and will re-occur within time, now before you remove the drywall, and before you cause any dust or mold spurs in the air, you need to remove all items,from that area and tape off all vents and cold air returns, make sure you remove your carpet and pad,note it not a quick job, at removing drywall butis the only way from preventing your mold from growing and tranfering to room to room,again a solutions is made to stabalize your problen ask your local sherwin williams or home depot for advice, you may even want to ask you cleaning company such as water damge company, flood damage company, and house cleaners, for some advice on this product, they would have the inside track on what products you should use, and always wear a respirator safty should be your first step,becuase mold in any form is a hazard, always read the label and make sure you understand all the steps, before commencing, you are also going to need fans to air out the room this will allow the air in the room to dry out.
useing these tips could help you thru the daunting task of mold removal, and help you breathe alot better and save you money in the long run,keeping your house at the right humidity will keep your house from creating to much moisture, remember an equal balance is needed to unsure you have the right air qaulity, you will need a havac contractor, to inspect that your heater and air cinditioner are running correctly, a couple of hundred dollars up front for a check up now for matainence, beats thousands of dollars in damage caused by the poor air qaulity later.










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