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MOLD. From MOLD to SOLD. Mold. Myths Bleach kills mold Dead Mold is fine Not all molds are harmful Truth Over 100,000 different Molds Mold needs four things to grow and populate Moisture Temperature Moving Air Carbohydrates. Mold in the Wall. Five ways Mold will grow in the wall
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MOLD From MOLD to SOLD
Mold • Myths • Bleach kills mold • Dead Mold is fine • Not all molds are harmful • Truth • Over 100,000 different Molds • Mold needs four things to grow and populate • Moisture • Temperature • Moving Air • Carbohydrates
Mold in the Wall • Five ways Mold will grow in the wall • Dryer vent vented into a wall void • Cold Air duct running in the wall against a warm wall • Plumbing Leak • Flooding where there is subsequent damage to wallboard • Heavy water intrusion into insulation and drywall
The MoldExterm™ System • Part A: Apply anti-microbial product to kill mold and mildew in treated areas. This EPA-registered product can ONLY be applied by certified pest control technicians like ours! • Part B: Apply our unique, proprietary, patented and long-lasting polymer to seal dead mold spores and prevent their return to treated areas. This sealer is only available for application by certified MoldExterm™ companies. • Part C: Lower the relative humidity levels within the structure by installing a specially-designed Stanta Fe dehumidifier. • Renewable service agreement—up to FIVE YEARS!
Dehumidification • Mold grows at 70% relative humidity • Big Box Stores • Most dehumidifiers available in big box stores are not designed for basement/crawlspace use • Santa Fe Dehumidifiers • 11 MervFilter—filters mold spores out of the air • 12.5 Gallons in one day • 6.7 amps • Runs on fewer amps than other dehumidfiers • Saves on Electric Bills
Other Methods • Traditional Remediation • Ripping out the mold-infested materials • Expensive • The old way • Caltex System • Will pit metals • Bora Care Mold Care • Can’t be used on non-porous surfaces and does not seal • Bleach • Building materials will absorb large amounts of the active ingredient, causing the gradual loss of chlorine gas into the living space for an extended period of time* • Not labeled for wood treatment* • Do Nothing • Not an option when wanting to rent space, keep tenants, or sell a house. *: According to Mississippi State University
Additional Support • CDC—Facts about mold • http://www.cdc.gov/mold/stachy.htm • EPA—Mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings • http://www.epa.gov/mold/mold_remediation.html • IAQA—Indoor Air Quality Association • http://www.iaqa.org/education/general_info.htm • Mississippi State University Extension ServiceDepartment of Forestry—Controlling Mold Growth When Cleaning Flooded and/or Rain-Wetted Homes • http://msucares.com/forestry/topics/documents/14e-mold.pdf