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The customer called PowerBees to report mold in her attic. She was concerned about her allergies being affected by the mold, and wanted to receive a proposal for mold remediation.

A certified mold inspector examined her home and found Black Mold and White Mold in her attic on the plywood sheathing and joists. The mold was heaviest on the side of the house that bordered upon marsh land. It is believed the mold was a result of improper ventilation. The soffit vents were covered with insulation and the ridge vent was partially covered with roofing materials. PowerBees recommended setting up a Managed Air Flow Environment, the use of HEPA Air Scrubbers and HEPA vacuums, antimicrobial treatments and encapsulation as part of the Mold Remediation process.

PowerBees was called to a commercial property to perform a mold inspection. The company reported water damage from an overflowing toilet that had caused mold in the basement. They wanted PowerBees to provide a proposal for mold removal.

A certified mold inspector visited the property. He found visible Black Mold and Grey Mold on sheetrock and carpeting in multiple rooms, as well as White Mold on the floorboards of one room. Fruiting bodies (mushrooms) were found growing on the carpet. The mold was caused by separate instances of toilets overflowing and sustained water damage. Moisture detection readings in the sheetrock and the hardwood flooring registered high when read with a Delmhorst Moisture Meter. Humidity was measured at between 66% and 67%.

For mold remediation, PowerBees proposed to create a Managed Air Flow Environment, a containment barrier, and a secondary decontamination chamber. PowerBees also suggested the use of HEPA Air Scrubbers and HEPA vacuums, as well as multiple antimicrobial treatments.

The customer contacted PowerBees and reported water damage in his basement from a bathroom water leak. He reported that mold had colonized on contents in the basement and that there was a strong musty odor. He expressed concern over mold allergies.

A Certified Mold Inspector visited the customer’s home. He observed Gray Mold growing on the wall, water stains on a ceiling near where the bathroom leak occurred, and visible mold on contents. The carpet was damp, and a dehumidifier was not present.  Moisture detection readings in the basement were “High” in the baseboard on the wall near the leak. Humidity was measured at 64% in the basement. PowerBees suggested a mold removal protocol that included containing the basement, removing the affected carpet, contents and sheetrock, the use of HEPA Air Scrubbers, HEPA Vacuuming, and multiple antimicrobial treatments.