Containment Methods for Mold Remediation

7/24/2019 (Permalink)

Commercia mold in Guthrie, OK

Mold Remediation

When you have a mold problem in your commercial building in Guthrie, OK, one of the first calls you should make is to mold remediation specialists. They can take care of mold cleanup in a timely manner. They also have several techniques for containing the affected area so that the mold doesn't spread into other parts of your building.

Sealing

One method used to ensure that your mold problem doesn't grow is sealing off the contaminated section of your building. Mold spores travel through the air, so the goal of sealing is to keep air from escaping. To do so, technicians block any possible air flow through any opening to the room:

• Air vents
  
• Doors
  
• Pipes
  
  

Polyethylene sheets are common choices for sealants. They are impervious to air flow and block the area off efficiently and completely. They are used to line the portion of your building that needs to be contained. Once the space is completely sealed, mold cleanup procedures can begin.

Negative Air Chambers

Because technicians will be working in the area, they don't want to completely stop air flow. Creating a negative air chamber allows air to flow into the space with mold contamination while keeping air from flowing back out. Air can be exhausted outside the building to maintain acceptable air pressure. The remediation process often stirs up spores and releases them into the air, so before it starts, the air chamber has to be tested. A smoke test is a good way to verify that the airflow is only going one direction. If no smoke escapes into the rest of the building, the chamber is working, and the remediation process can begin.
If you need mold cleanup services in your commercial building, it's good to know what to expect when the mitigation experts arrive. Consult with the company you hire to find out what containment methods it uses.