 If visible mold is present in your
home or business or if air samples have indicated high levels of airborne mold, excessive
moisture within the structure should be addressed. Mold requires two things to be
active – a food source and moisture. A food source is readily available with
most commonly used building components such as lumber, sheathing, drywall and paper-backed
products such as batt insulation. If mold is removed, cleaned or otherwise
eliminated, but nothing is done to address the original excessive moisture condition, mold
will likely return. Any mold remediation, either done by an individual or
professional, should be accompanied by a thorough moisture investigation by professionals
specializing in the field of moisture and indoor air quality.
 If you
suspect the presence of airborne mold in your home, Air Plus can
perform air sampling to determine the type and quantity. Typically,
air sampling is performed to compare indoor mold concentrations to outdoor
concentrations. The samples are evaluated to determine if elevated
concentration exist within the house as compared to the outside or if a
different variety (in significant concentrations) of mold exists in the
house as compared to the outside, indicating a mold reservoir within the
house. If visible mold is present, tape lifts can be taken to
determine the type(s) of mold.
If mold has been discovered in
your home or business, GLS Engineering can help by providing you with a professional
evaluation to determine the original cause and origin of excess moisture. If
corrective measures are required, GLS is available to act on your behalf to coordinate with needed
contractors to facilitate project implementation, providing you with a turnkey moisture
control solution. Call us today at (843) 881-4803 to find out how we can help.
|