Mold Remediation

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What is Remediation?

Remediation is the process of cleaning the mold and eliminating the moisture problem. This process is determined by the size of the remediation and whether occupants are experiencing any adverse symptoms that may be related to the mold. Since mold, destroys the surface materials it is on, remediation can preserve the structural integrity of the building. Failure to address a mold problem, ultimately can result in high replacement and rebuild costs.

Why Does Mold Need to Be Remediated?

To reduce or prevent adverse health problems
To preserve the integrity of the structure
To avoid high replacement costs if addressed early on
To retain the beauty and cosmetic appeal of the structure
To be able to utilize the room(s) once again
To preserve resale value of the property

Where is Mold Commonly Located?

Basements near walls that have seepage problems
On attic walls, insulation, and ceilings near rook leaks
On and around wooden joists near pipe condensation
Under or around leaking air conditioning units
Near broken windows or broken window frames
Underneath wallpaper in poorly insulated/paneled areas
Near foundation cracks
On and around faulty external vents
Under linoleum near a sink leak
Under leaky sinks
On and around building infestation problems
On the underside of moist carpeting
Under wall paneling
Under wallpaper
Behind wallboard
Wet papers
On anything that contains cellulose, a food source for mold
Many more sources

Mold growth indoors may not always be in plain view. If a building smells moldy but you cannot see the source, or if you know there as been water damage and building occupants are reporting health problems, there may be hidden mold.

Mold can be hidden in the following locations:

The back side of dry wall, wallpaper or paneling
The top of ceiling tiles, and the underside of carpets and pads etc.v
Pie chases and utility tunnels
Walls behind furniture
Condensate drain pans inside air handling units
Porous thermal or acoustic liners inside ductwork, or roof materials above ceiling tiles (due to rook leaks or insufficient insulation).
Materials such as dry wall with vinyl wallpaper over it or wood paneling can act as vapor barriers which trap moisture underneath and provide a moist environment for mold.
Behind wallpaper
Basement walls

What Are the Major Types of Mold?

Stachybotrys is one member of a group of molds. These molds produce airborne toxins. These molds can cause breathing difficulties, dizziness, memory and hearing loss, and flulike symptoms.
Cladosporium and Penicillium are more commonly found molds but these molds can cause allergic reactions, asthma, breathing problems, sinus infections, headaches, coughing and eye and throat irritation.
Memnoniella and Aspergillus versicolor are two types of mold that can produce airborne toxins. They produce mycotoxins and can cause even worse problems. These problems are chronic fatigue, loss of balance and memory, irritability and difficulty speaking.

Why Choose the Caltex System?

Quick effective remediation process that kills the mold and retards its regrowth
Ensures elimination of the moisture problem
Educated, experienced, and fully trained remediators
Protects others areas of your home from mold via partitioning and safety measures

What Caltex Can Do For You?

Caltex International offers full service Mold Remediation Dealerships. Training and support are included as are a host of other services. We offer a complete turnkey business using the new state-of-the-art LVLP technology to perform the following services:

Full Mold Remediation Equipment Package
Mold Remediator Operations Training
Mold Remediation Job Consultations
Dealer External Customer Training: HUD, Schools, Colleges, Homes and More•.
Ongoing Support and Toll Free Number
Marketing and Product Package for All

While elimiating all mold spores in the indoor environment is not realistic, it can be controlled indoors by controlling the moisture levels and removing already present mold. Mold has been an ever increasing concern to the public as they have become aware of the variety of health effects and symptoms that can result from mold exposure. There are many types of molds and all of the types have a distinct potential to cause health problems. Molds can produce allergens which can trigger allergic reactions or asthma attackers in people who are allergic to them. Other molds can produce toxins and irritants. One of the major reasons to prevent mold growth, remediate(clean up) mold, and prevent recurrence is to avoid the potential health problems.

Molds can be found virtually anywhere because they can grow on almost any organic surface as long as moisture and oxygen are present. Molds can grow on wood, paper, carpet, food, insulation, and more! Mold growth often occurs because there is excessive moisture in a building-a leak or an unaddressed moisture problem. How do molds spread? Mold reproduces by creating spores that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope. The spores can float through the air until the spore lands on a moist location and begins to grow and devour the surface,destroying it.

Some moisture problems have been linked to changes in building construction practices in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Some of these changes have resulted in buildings that are tightly sealed but lack adequate ventilation. This can lead to moisture buildup. Drywall often does not allow moisture to escape easily. Moisture problems may also include roof leaks, landscaping or gutters that direct water into or under the building and unvented combustion appliances. These cause mold buildup which then requires remediation.

If you are interested in becoming an Authorized Caltex Dealer, call 315-425-1040 for further information.