Mold Removal in Homes
To remove mold, Bluestone utilizes methods that have been proven successful over the past several decades. In general, Bluestone’s mold remediation projects involve the following steps:
- Prior to doing any mold removal work, Bluestone workers isolate the work area from the occupied areas.
- A H.E.P.A.-filtered negative air machine is used to establish a negative air environment, and prevent airborne mold spores from escaping the work area.
- Workers then put on protective suits and respirators and enter work area.
- When remediating mold-contaminated drywall and other porous, non-structural elements, we carefully remove the building materials, wrap them in plastic sheeting or place them into bags, and immediately remove those materials from the home.
- When remediating contaminated structural members or other building components that cannot be removed (e.g. floor joists, wooden framing studs, etc.), Bluestone workers first disinfect those surfaces with a biocide solution and then abrasively clean the surfaces by scraping, sanding or wire brushing.
- The remaining surfaces are then encapsulated with an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating that is designed to kill residual mold and inhibit possible future mold growth.