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Mold 101: the CDC Weighs in On Mold and Damp Buildings

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the CDC Weighs in On Mold and Damp Buildings

the CDC Weighs in On Mold and Damp Buildings

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes the health risks associated with high indoor humidity, dampness and mold in offices, schools, and other nonindustrial buildings. You work hard to keep your business profitable, maintain a safe and comfortable environment for your employees and customers, and to keep customers coming back every time they need your products or services. A musky smell from leaking pipes or water incursion can’t be masked and it can ruin your business. People with sensitive immune systems and mold allergies feel the effects of mold spores quickly when they’re in a building with mold. Our Manhattan mold removal company can help you at a reasonable price and without tearing out walls.

The CDC defines dampness as any unwanted or excessive moisture inside your building. Having this dampness in your building will lead to mold growth that releases mold spores and breaks down building materials. Different types of mold grow in different moisture conditions. The CDC warns that mold inside buildings is associated with several respiratory problems including asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, bronchitis, and respiratory infections. People sensitive to allergens and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of developing a more severe illness from their exposure to mold.

We can remedy your mold problem with our Manhattan mold removal service. Our MoldExterm method is faster and less costly than traditional remediation methods. It does not require tearing out walls and can be done with little or no interruption to your business schedule. Contact Stern Mold for a free professional inspection and consultation on the best way to maintain optimal air quality and prevent mold from coming back.

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City Throws in the Towel in Fighting Mold in Old City Hall

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When the Cost of Mold Outweighs the Cost to Demolish

When the Cost of Mold Outweighs the Cost to Demolish

The presence of mold and fungus in a building can quickly become a health hazard. When mold isn’t completely removed, it can spread rapidly and prove difficult or even impossible to get rid of. A recent example of this can be seen at the city hall in Indiana, which is scheduled to be torn down due to mold.

Water Damage Cleanup Reveals Mold

In January 2014, pipes in West Lafayette City Hall ended up rupturing after freezing, which led to serious water damage. Crews that cleaned up the building discovered that mold had been growing in the basement and was later found growing on the first two floors. In March 2014, West Lafayette City Hall was abandoned while city officials looked into the expense of removing the building’s mold problem.

Costs of Mold Removal vs. Demolition

City officials calculated that removing all of the mold that had been growing in City Hall would cost more than tearing the building down. Over the next two years, city officials worked with insurance adjusters to come to agreement on settling this claim. West Lafayette City Hall is now scheduled to be torn down in November 2016 and there are currently no plans to rebuild on the same site.

This situation shows just how serious and costly mold and fungus problems can be. It’s important to detect these problems as early as possible and to have them taken care of before they can get worse.

If your building has a mold problem, contact Stern Mold for help. We offer mold and fungus removal services for homes and businesses in NJ, NYC and Long Island.

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LA Library Battles Mold Growth on Rare Books and Documents

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If you have a chronic mold problem in your home or business, have you had your HVAC system checked recently? Shreve Memorial Library is spending more that a quarter of a million dollars in an effort to save their rare and historical books and documents.

The third floor of the library in Shreveport houses rare Louisiana books, periodicals and microfilm along with documents relating to petroleum, government and law. Mold treatment had been completed in 2007, but in 2013 staffers noticed mold growing on microfilm and book jackets.

The Larkin Edwards room holding the library’s special collection was also found to be infested. While the room has been sanitized, it is no longer in use and all items have been moved to other locations in the library.

Pollution control company EnviroCare was engaged to test the air in the library, which was found to be safe for staff and patrons. EnviroCare then brought in engineering firm Storer Services to evaluate the HVAC system. It was determined that the system was functioning poorly, allowing high levels of humidity. Excessive moisture creates a prime setting for mold growth.

Plans are underway to renovate the entire HVAC system during the first half of this year. Staff members have marked mold-stained materials with yellow dots to alert patrons.

Your building doesn’t have to store rare items to be at risk for mold. Our proprietary MoldExterm system provides safe and effective mold treatment that is normally completed in only one day. Contact us to schedule a free mold inspection.

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