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Mold Remediation

Do You Have a Mold Problem?

Outdoors, mold plays a crucial role in breaking down organic matter. But in your home environment mold can gradually destroy what it grows on. Mold can also contribute to significant health problems including:

• allergies and asthma
• pneumonia
• other respiratory infections

In order to grow and spread in any environment, mold requires three things:

• a food source
• the proper temperature in which to thrive
• a moisture source

While the first two factors cannot be eliminated, the third, moisture, can be easily controlled within a structure, thereby eliminating a key source for mold growth and escalation.

Where Mold Grows

Mold often grows undetected until significant damage is done. Hidden mold can exist in:

• walls (even behind wallpaper and drywall)
• attics
• crawl spaces
• basements
• ductwork
• absorbent or porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet

Condensation on windows, walls or pipes can be a sign of high humidity, which can lead to mold growth. Mold can sometimes be detected by odor - a damp or musty smell, and sometimes by visual cues such as discoloration and obvious growth.

If signs of mold are detected, immediate action can help inhibit further growth and additional damage.

Mold Remediation

Contact KC Environmental Solutions^® to confirm the presence of mold. The process begins with:

• assessing the situation
• presenting a project report
• making recommendations for safe, effective cleanup and removal.

Once verified, mold growth can be eliminated in several ways but precautions must always be taken to decrease the risk of further contamination. If mold is disturbed or removed incorrectly, the spores may filter into the HVAC system redistributing mold throughout the structure.

The presence of mold on surfaces larger than 10 square feet requires the services of a professional mold remediation team. KC Environmental Solutions qualified professionals are Board-certified by the American IAQ Council to remove mold properly.

KC Environment Solutions can reduce future mold problems by eliminating the water source and fully remediating mold. We follow all:

• EPA standards and OSHA guidelines
• IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) guidelines
• S520 industry standards for professional mold remediation and complete removal of contamination.

When mold testing is necessary, industry standards and insurance companies strongly recommend a third-party IEP (Indoor Environmental Professional) to provide an evaluation. The IEP only conducts an environmental study and provides the scope of the work. Then, KC Environment Solutions can perform both the mold remediation and water control.

The Key to Mold Prevention

Not only is it imperative to eradicate the presence of mold, but it is critical that the moisture source has been remedied. Otherwise, mold will likely return.

When mold remediation and waterproofing services are performed by KC Building Solutions, results are guaranteed, so rest assured that your mold problem will not return.