Mold Removal in Buildings
To remove mold, Bluestone utilizes methods outlined in the Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation, (IICRC S520, Second Edition, 2008). A typical Bluestone mold removal project will involve the following steps:
- Prior to doing any mold removal work, Bluestone workers isolate the work area from the occupied areas of the building.
- A H.E.P.A.-filtered negative air machine is utilized to establish a negative air environment in the work area in order to prevent airborne mold spores from migrating from the work area.
- Mold remediation workers then put on don protective suits and respiratory protection, and enter work area.
- When abating mold-contaminated sheetrock, drywall, or other porous, non-structural elements, we carefully remove the building materials, wrap them in plastic, place them into bags, and immediately remove those materials from the building.
- When remediating contaminated structural members or other building materials that cannot be removed (e.g. studs, wooden frame work, etc.), Bluestone workers disinfect those surfaces with a biocide solution and then clean the surfaces by scraping, sanding or wire brushing.
An anti-fungal encapsulant is then applied to the remaining surfaces. The encapsulant is an EPA-registered antimicrobial coating designed to kill residual mold and prevent future mold growth.