by Eric Brown | Jul 29, 2016 | Asbestos Abatement, Asbestos Facts, Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Survey, Asbestos Testing
Does Your Home Have Asbestos?
Does Your Home Have Asbestos?
In a previous article we discussed the potential mold hazards you could encounter during a renovation project. In addition to mold, you need to ensure that you understand the potential risks caused by asbestos.
Exposure to asbestos is linked to many diseases, including asbestosis and mesothelioma and has been described as a ticking time bomb because the health effects from exposure to asbestos may take 20 or more years to surface.
Asbestos poses health risks only when the fibers are airborne and can be breathed in. When asbestos fibers lodge in the lungs they cause scarring that can lead to impaired lung function, asbestosis, and ultimately cancer, mesothelioma. The best defense against breathing in asbestos fibers is awareness and understanding, particularly if you are planning to make improvements to your home.
If your home was built prior to 1984, you will have asbestos. Asbestos was used extensively in construction materials because of it’s fire retardant capabilities.
Where Is Asbestos In The Home?
Where Is Asbestos In The Home?
Asbestos can be found in floor tiles, roofs, furnaces, plumbing, appliances, fireplaces and window caulking, leaving most everyone vulnerable. The diagram above, courtesy of Asbestos.Com provides you with a clear illustration of where you will find asbestos in your home.
When Is Asbestos A Hazard?
Asbestos is only a hazard when it is friable. Unfortunately, since so many homes have asbestos, it could potentially become a hazard because of normal wear and tear over time as the home ages. If this occurs, the fibers may become airborne.
Perhaps, the greatest hazard is when renovations are done on older homes. Then, it is inevitable that the fibers will become airborne. As a homeowner, you need to be aware of the risk and make sure you are prepared.
Take 5 And Stay Alive, a UK based website provides some excellent advice to DIY’ers considering a home renovation project. They advise that you ask these five key questions before beginning any project:
- Do you suspect there’s asbestos on site? Click here to review an asbestos image gallery which shows you many materials where asbestos can be found.
- Can you be sure it’s asbestos? The best way to determine if there is asbestos is to hire a professional to take a sample and then send it to a lab for testing.
- What’s the level of risk and how do you handle it safely? If it is verified that there is asbestos, then the risk level must be determined.
- Have you had the right type of training? Anyone working with asbestos needs to have training and this is the reason professionals should be consulted before any removal begins.
- Are you taking safety precautions to minimize the risks? Asbestos abatement workers wear protective suits, have specialized training, and know how to dispose of asbestos safely.
Considering the above information it is very important that you understand the potential risks of asbestos exposure before beginning any renovation project. Do not simply rush into a project and begin demolition because once the fibers become friable you will create an unhealthy living space for you and your family.
What Should I Do If There Is Asbestos?
If you suspect that you have asbestos in your home, the first action you should take is to contact Mold B Gone to take samples that can be tested. Once the samples are tested, the amount and type of asbestos can be determined.
If you have already begun renovations and not yet had an asbestos survey done and suspect that you may have released some asbestos fibers into the air, take these precautions.
- Do not disturb the material further while you are waiting for a professional to assess the situation.
- Do not sweep up or vacuum any debris.
- Prevent cross contamination through the rest of the home by avoiding the area.
- Turn of your HVAC system (air conditioner and furnace) to prevent the spread of asbestos fibers throughout the home. In addition, you should also seal off all hot air vents and cold air returns.
- If you intend to go into the area were there is suspected asbestos, wear an N95 respirator, preferably a Magenta HEPA filter on a half face respirator.
- To prevent fibers from getting into other areas of the home, you need to contain the area, meaning you seal it off using 6 mil poly.
- Finally, if for safety reasons, you believe that you must do some of the clean up on your own, buy an abatement HEPA vacuum and vacuum the area thoroughly and most importantly, wet wipe using soap and water covering every square inch including the ceiling, walls and all contents.
Got Asbestos Questions?
If you are planning on renovating your home and suspect that you may have mold or asbestos concerns, call Mold B Gone, 678-697-6267, or send us an e-mail. Peace of mind is just a phone call away. We look forward to serving you! 🙂
by Eric Brown | Jul 22, 2016 | Bleach and Mold, Can Black Mold Poison You?, Can Mold Kill?, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Dead Mold Spores, Health, How Toxic Is Mold?, Indoor Air Quality, Killing Mold, Mold and Asthma, Mold and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Mold and Depression, Mold and Infants, Mold and Multiple Sclerosis, Mold and Parkinson's Disease, Mold and Pregnant Women, Mold and Sids, Mold and Sinusitis, Mold Facts, Mold Information, Mold Remediation, Mold Removal, Mold Sensitized Customer Testimonial, Mold Sensitized Success Story, Questions and Answers, Stachybotrys Black Mold, Toxic Mold
Top Fifteen Frequently Asked Questions About Mold and Health
Top Fifteen Frequently Asked Questions About Mold and Health
Mold B Gone has been helping residents in the Atlanta metropolitan area and surrounding Georgia states with mold removal since 2009.
During this period we have encountered many questions about mold and the impact it can have on health.
Listed below are the top 15 questions we have encountered with links to articles that provide detailed answers.
#1 Why is Stachybotrys Mold A Health Concern?
You often hear about black mold in the media. Why is it such a big deal? Can black mold actually make you sick? This article explains why!
#2 Why Do Some People Get Sick From Mold And Others Do Not?
The challenge mold poses is that it impacts everyone differently. This article explains why!
#3 What Is The Link Between Mold and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Considering the similarity of symptoms between those suffering from ME/CFS and those suffering from CIRS, it is likely that many individuals diagnosed with ME/CFS may have been exposed to mycotoxins produced by mold growth. Learn more!
#4 Is Mold Sickness A Hidden Epidemic?
Since so many health professionals are not aware of the health problems mold causes, many mold advocates believe that it is a hidden epidemic. In short, you could be sick from mold and not even know it. Learn more!
#5 Does Mold Cause Sinus Infections?
Chronic sinusitis costs the health care system more than 8 billion dollars each year. The cause is most likely mold, meaning most of the treatments prescribed are not effective. Learn more!
#6 Could Some People Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Actually Be Suffering From Mold Sickness?
Dr. Rick Sponaugle of the Florida Detox & Wellness Institute strongly believes that environmental factors, such as mold, could be a cause of MS because mold toxins destroy the myelin sheath on brain neurons, causing the classic white spots seen in MS. Learn more!
#7 How Do I Know If Mold Is Making Me Sick?
Most people do not even know they are sick because of mold and or suffering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Learn more!
#8 Are Dead Mold Spores Harmful?
There is a lot of bad information on the internet. One of the most prevalent myths is that you can kill mold. This article explains why this is not a good idea and why it can impact your health. Learn more!
#9 Why Does Mold Cause Depression?
Doctor Ackerley believes there is a strong correlation between mold and brain health, particularly depression and suicide. Learn more!
#10 Does Mold Cause Parkinson’s Disease?
Recent research suggests that that biologic compounds such as mold have the potential to damage dopamine and cause Parkinson’s symptoms. Learn more!
#11 Why Is Mold A Health Concern?
Mold is nature’s recycler meaning it is designed to break down dead, organic material. Now, imagine, what happens when you have mold growing in your home. It is breaking down the material it is feeding on. Since we spend up to 90 percent of our time indoors this creates a situation ripe for health issues. Learn more!
#12 Does Mold Remediation Improve Health?
Yes, it does, this article cites a case study.
#13 Does Mold Cause Asthma?
Four studies demonstrate a strong link between mold and asthma. Learn more!
#14 Does Mold Affect Pregnant Women and Infants?
This is a difficult topic to research, but there is some evidence that mold could have an impact. Learn more!
#15 Can Mold Poison Me?
There is evidence that toxins and poisons released by growing mold can harm one’s immune system and cause severe sickness. Learn more!
Got Mold and Health Questions?
If you are concerned about mold and think that it may be impacting your health, please do not hesitate to contact us because we specialize in helping mold sensitized individuals.
Our team of professionals looks forward to serving you.
Peace of mind is just a phone call away, 678-697-6267!
by Eric Brown | Jul 15, 2016 | Beware Of Mold When Buying A Home, Can Mold Kill?, Health, How Toxic Is Mold?, Indoor Air Quality, Mold and Celebrities, Mold and Famous People, Mold Information, Mold Inspection, Mold Remediation, Mold Removal
Celebrities Affected By Mold
Recently Mold B Gone was contacted by a famous celebrity in the area that has a mold issue in their home. We are currently working with this celebrity to resolve the situation and will report back further.
Several high profile celebrities have been impacted by mold. Listed below are 12 prominent celebrities that have battled mold.
Suzanne Somers: The Household Horror That Nearly Killed Me
Suzanne Somers: The Household Horror That Nearly Killed Me
You may remember Suzanne Somers the most by her role as “Chrissie” on the hit TV Show “Three’s Company”. Since then she’s been busy and had a wonderful career in movies, television and marketing products. After their house burned down, Suzanne and her husband rented a home that made them sick because of toxic mold.
Dr. Oz: Is Toxic Mold Growing in Your Home?
Dr. Oz: Is Toxic Mold Growing in Your Home?
Dr. Oz shared his own experience with toxic mold in his living room. Little did he know that behind that wall in his living room was an entire wall of toxic black mold.
Bianca Jagger: Toxic Mold Avenger
Bianca Jagger: Toxic Mold Avenger
Bianca Jagger is best known as the former wife of super rock star, Mick Jagger. In her earlier years she had quite a successful career in modeling. Starting in early 2001, she began feeling very sick while living in her $4,600 a month New York City apartment. After confirming that her apartment was mold infested from 3 environmental tests she stopped paying rent, putting the money in escrow and began living with friends and in hotels and sued the building owner for millions.
Brittany Murphy Killed By Toxic Mold Says Mother
Brittany Murphy Killed By Toxic Mold Says Mother
According to Brittany Murphy’s mom, the pneumonia that Brittany and her husband died from was a direct result from being exposed to toxic mold in their home.
According to the CDC a condition known as “hypersensitivity pneumonitis” can occur if a person is constantly exposed to mold. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis causes permanent lung damage and scarring and will eventually lead to bacterial pneumonia.
Ted Nugent: Killer House Filled With Toxic Mold
Ted Nugent: Killer House Filled With Toxic Mold
Ted Nugent is the well-known rock musician from Detroit, Michigan. His wife Shamane has made her mark in the world of fitness and nutrition as well as being an entrepreneur. The couple, who have been married over 25 years started feeling ill and realized that their home in Michigan was contaminated with toxic mold.
Erin Brockovich Faces Silent Killer: Toxic Mold
Erin Brockovich Faces Silent Killer: Toxic Mold
Mold needs a couple of things to grow. It needs water, it needs cellulose. Everything we build our homes out of, almost, is cellulose-based. (Attorney Alex Robertson, specialist in toxic mold cases, commenting in 2001 on the toxic mold in Erin Brockovich’s house)
Erin Brockovich, known for the movie that bears her name bought a million dollar home filled with slimy black mold called Stachybotrys, often referred to as stachy. Stachy can cause a runny nose, runny eyes, headaches, sinus congestion, cough, fatigue, and neurological problems. Brockovich suffered from these symptoms for more than a year before a contractor discovered that her house was infected with stachy. Brockovich spent more than $600,000 removing the mold.
Lou Ferrigno: Incredible Hulk Battles Mold
Lou Ferrigno, the bodybuilder and fitness expert who played the Hulk, was rendered powerless by mold growth throughout his home.
The mold growth stemmed from a water leak that Mercury Insurance’s inspector failed to find and repair. The Ferrigno’s successfully sued and reached a settlement with Mercury. Untreated water leaks cause damage and promote mold growth. If you have a leak in your house, and suspect mold growth, take action to ensure that your health is not negatively impacted!
Star Jones Sues Because Of Condo Mold!
Star Jones Sues Because Of Condo Mold!
When you rent an apartment or purchase a condo, you assume that the building is being taken care of. Mold is caused by excess moisture. Leaks that are not dealt with immediately are one of the most common reasons that mold growth will occur. Conscientious landlords and condo corporations deal with water issues immediately because they understand the long term consequences.
In the case of Star Jones, famous for the tv show, the “View”, she was unhappy with the fact that the condo corporation was not fixing the moisture issues and chose to sue them for $700,000 claiming that she had to move into another residence because the mold in her condo was aggravating her asthma.
If you live in a condo or apartment and feel sick or smell a musty odor, chances are there might be mold growth. Contact your landlord or your condo corporation and explain the problem.
Voice Star, Katrina Parker, Unable To Sing Because Of Mold
Voice Star, Katrina Parker, Unable To Sing Because Of Mold
In the video below, The Voice Star, Katrina Parker, explains why she could not sing for two years. Apparently, Katrina, 34, originally from North Carolina, who now lives in California, got really sick because of mold in her home back in 2008. The mold made her really sick for two years.
Michael Jordan’s Moldy Mansion
Michael Jordan’s Moldy Mansion
Six-time NBA championship winning Chicago Bull, Michael Jordan, filed a lawsuit in 2004 against Sto Corp. and several other home improvement companies for $2.6 million in damages due to mold and rot. The cause of the problem was an “exterior insulation finish system” called synthetic stucco that was supposed to eliminate the threat of water penetration in his home. The suit alleged that the synthetic stucco became physically damaged, saturated with water, and covered with mold growth. Synthetic stucco can be eye-pleasing, but installed improperly, can cause water retention problems and ultimately mold growth.
Ed McMahon: ‘Death Mold Killed My Dog’
Ed McMahon: ‘Death Mold Killed My Dog’
“It started with a broken water pipe, which is not a big deal,” said McMahon’s lawyer, Allan Browne. “It turned into a horrific nightmare that only Stephen King could write about.”
Ed McMahon, his wife Pamela and even members of their household staff were sickened by toxic mold that spread through their six-bedroom house after contractors failed to properly clean up water damage from a broken pipe. The infestation was so bad that even killed their family dog.
In a lawsuit, the entertainer, Ed McMahon sought $20 million from American Equity Insurance Co., two insurance adjusters and several environmental cleanup contractors claiming that a botched repair on a broken pipe led to toxic “black mold” spreading throughout his six bedroom Beverly Hills mansion.
Rather than cleaning up and properly remediating the mold, the contractors simply painted over the mold.
“They covered it until they realized how expensive it was, and then they covered up,” said McMahon lawyer Allan Browne. “What they did was spread the mold by allowing it to go into the air conditioning and heating ducts. When they screwed up, they started saying, ‘Maybe we’re not responsible for this job.”
Soon after the botched job and resuming residence in the mold infested house, McMahon and his wife became seriously ill. There is even speculation that mold caused his cancer. McMahon’s sheepdog, Muffin, developed respiratory problems and died.
McMahon settled the lawsuit for more than 7 million dollars.
Muhammad Ali Fought Mold
Muhammad Ali Fought Mold
In 2011, famous boxer Muhammad Ali sued a Louisiana couple after they sold Ali a home for well over a million dollars and did not disclose the fact that the home had leaks and mold. Problems listed in the lawsuit include the following: roof and chimney leaks, mold, poor insulation and improper connection of a main waterline. Ali and his wife developed respiratory issues during this period and Ali was also diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease which some research is saying could be caused by mold.
If you are buying a home and concerned that there may be mold, be sure to call an expert. Most home inspectors are not trained to identify and detect mold. One major clue that there may be a mold problem is any sign of leaks, moisture, water damage, and/or a mildewy smell.
Got Mold Questions?
Mold affects everyone. As long there is moisture, food, and the right temperature, mold will grow. If you suspect you have mold, indoor air quality concerns and/or health concerns, please call Mold B Gone, 678-697-6267 or send us an e-mail. We are mold testing and removal experts and have been serving the Atlanta area since 2009. We stand by our service with a rock solid guarantee and specialize in serving mold sensitized customers. Peace of mind is just a phone call away. We look forward to serving you. 🙂
by Eric Brown | Jul 8, 2016 | Asbestos Abatement, Asbestos Removal, Asbestos Survey, Asbestos Testing, Health, Indoor Air Quality
What Is Asbestos and Why Is It A Health Hazard?
What Is Asbestos and Why Is It A Health Hazard?
Last year, Upworthy.Com published a story about the famous actor, Steve McQueen: Steve McQueen was the King of Cool. But do you know how he died? Steve McQueen died of cancer related to exposure to asbestos: malignant pleural mesothelioma.
Up to 15,000 asbestos related deaths occur in the United States each year. Despite the wealth of information documenting the negative health impact of asbestos, it is still not banned in the United States. In fact, 30 million pounds of asbestos are used each year. Asbestos is a silent killer because one does not get sick immediately from exposure, but usually within 20 years. In the case of Steve McQueen, he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 1979, nearly 30 years after first being exposed to asbestos while serving in the navy.
Mold B Gone now offers asbestos testing and removal services. The purpose of this article is to answer the following questions:
- What is Asbestos?
- Why is Asbestos a health hazard?
- Where is Asbestos found?
- What is Asbestos abatement?
What is Asbestos?
The word “asbestos” comes from a Greek word that means “inextinguishable”.
According to Asbestos.com, asbestos is a naturally occurring substance that has been used extensively because of its heat strength, tensile strength, and insulating properties. It has been used in thousands of products, most notably:
- Automotive Parts: brake pads, clutches, hood liners, gaskets and valves;
- Tiles: Flooring, ceiling and roofing tiles were commonly made with asbestos. The adhesive used to lay down flooring tiles has also been a source of exposure
- Cement: Asbestos-containing cement was used in building materials because the fibers provided strength without adding much weight. Its insulating and fire-resistant properties also made the mineral an ideal substance to add to cement;
- Construction: adhesives, mastics and gunning mix, ductwork connectors, floor backing, drywall taping compounds, and insulation; and
- Textiles: Asbestos was used in the production of cloths and garments for its resistance to heat and corrosive elements. Some of the most common textiles included blankets, fireman suits and rope.
There are six types of asbestos:
- Chrysotile Asbestos,
- Amosite Asbestos,
- Crocidolite Asbestos,
- Tremolite Asbestos,
- Anthophyllite Asbestos and
- Actinolite Asbestos
Chrysotile Asbestos
Chrysotile Asbestos
This is the most commonly used form of asbestos and can be found today in roofs, ceilings, walls and floors of homes and businesses. Chrysotile asbestos also was used in automobile brake linings, pipe insulation, gaskets and boiler seals. Although it is more prevalent, some studies show it takes more exposure to chrysotile than other types of asbestos to develop related diseases.
Amosite Asbestos
Amosite Asbestos
This is known as brown asbestos, and it originates mostly in Africa. It was used most frequently in cement sheet and pipe insulation. It can be found in insulating board (which contained up to 40 percent asbestos), ceiling tiles and in thermal insulation products. Like the other forms of amphibole asbestos, it has needle-like fibers.
Crocidolite Asbestos
Crocidolite Asbestos
This is blue asbestos and it’s known for having the best heat resistance. Mined mostly in South Africa, Bolivia and Australia, crocidolite was commonly used to insulate steam engines. It was also used in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation and cement products.
Tremolite Asbestos
Tremolite Asbestos
This is not used commercially, but it can be found as a contaminant in chrysotile asbestos, vermiculite and talc powders. It was occasionally found as a contaminant in certain asbestos-containing insulation products, paints, sealants and roofing materials. Tremolite can be white, green, gray and even transparent.
Anthophyllite Asbestos
Anthophyllite Asbestos
This type was mined primarily in Finland and displays a gray-brown color. It was not commercially used and was rather found as a contaminant. Anthophyllite was most commonly found in composite flooring.
Actinolite Asbestos
Actinolite Asbestos
This form of asbestos has a harsh texture and is not as flexible as the others. It is most often found in metamorphic rock. Actinolite was never used commercially, but it can be found as a contaminant in some asbestos products.
Asbestos History Facts
- Asbestos was mined as early as 5,000 BC in Finland, Sweden, Greece, and Cyprus.
- Asbestos is first described in 300 BC by Greek philosopher, Theophrastus.
- Health effects of asbestos were first noted in the 12th Century by Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder.
- Roman Emperor Charlemagne is rumored to have tablecloth made of asbestos. In 814 he dies of pleurisy, an inflammation of the lung membranes.
- In 1727 asbestos becomes a popular material used for building.
- Italian scientist Giovanni Aldini crafts fireproof clothing from asbestos in 1820.
- In 1878, the first commercial asbestos mine opens in North America: Jeffery Mine in Asbestos, Quebec.
- In 1908, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) is passed to protect railroad workers from injuries, including asbestos exposure.
- The first recorded case of asbestosis is documented in 1924.
- In 1939, at the New York World’s Fair, Johns Manville Corporation promotes asbestos’ service to humanity.
- In 1943, asbestos use heightens during World War II for construction and shipbuilding exposing thousands of servicemen.
- In 1949, the great asbestos strike occurs in Asbestos, Quebec as workers demand better working conditions.
- 1969 workers compensation is paid out by Johns Manville, one of the largest producers of asbestos materials to 285 employees who had severe asbestosis. The total settlement was $1 million.
- 1972, nearly 30 years after the start of WWII, high rates of mesothelioma reported amongst vets.
- The first major asbestos lawsuit occurs in 1973, acting as a catalyst for 25,000 more lawsuits over the next decade.
- Asbestos products banned by the EPA in 1989, but in 1991, the ban was overturned and only some products remain banned, including: flooring felt, rollboard, and corrugated, commercial, or specialty paper.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes Mesothelioma in 1994.
- The United Kingdom bans asbestos in 1999.
- Twin tower attacks release large quantities of airborne asbestos in NY in 2001.
- In 2004, the WHO reported that nearly 100,000 asbestos related deaths have been reported.
- 2011, asbestos mining in Canada finally stops, only to be revisited again in 2012 by a group of investors, but the guaranteed loan they were counting on did not come through so the mine did not open.
- Today, asbestos is still not banned in North America and continues to be used, despite the health risks associated with it.
Why is Asbestos a health hazard?
It’s shocking to me that hundreds of thousands of people are dying of asbestos-related disease across this country but most people don’t know a thing about it,” says Chris Weis, an asbestos coordinator for the Environmental Protection Agency. Medical evidence dating back to 1899 has shown that asbestos is a slow but steady killer, even though world governments, including our own, and the popular media have long bought into the idea that a little asbestos won’t hurt you. In fact, a single microscopic spear-shaped asbestos fiber lodged in a victim’s lung can cause myriad fatal reactions. Physicians estimate that exposure to asbestos will eventually kill millions of Americans. They will die of asbestosis, mesothelioma, tremolite poisoning, or cancer of the esophagus, colon, or stomach. (Excerpt from Michael Bowker’s, Fatal Deception: The Terrifying True Story of How Asbestos is Killing America)
According to the World Heath Organization 107,000 people die each year from asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis resulting from occupational exposure. This means that approximately 294 people die daily from asbestos. Every hour 12 people die because of asbestos. One death every 5 minutes! Every day about 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace, meaning death from asbestos will continue.
In the United States, 15,000 asbestos related deaths occur each year, nearly 2 Americans die each hour. Asbestos is scary because it is lethal and has been described as a silent killer that can lead to asbestosis, mesothelioma, tremolite poisoning, or cancer of the esophagus, colon, or stomach.
The video below provides an excellent explanation of what happens to the lungs when asbestos is inhaled:
Where is Asbestos found?
The prevalence of asbestos use in construction prior to 1980 means that most homes and commercial buildings will have some asbestos.
According to Asbestos.com:
Homes and apartments built before 1980 often are filled with asbestos, needing only normal wear and tear with age to dislodge the fibers and send them airborne. Asbestos can be found in floor tiles, roofs, furnaces, plumbing, appliances, fireplaces and window caulking, leaving most everyone vulnerable.
The video below provides you with further insight into asbestos:
What is Asbestos abatement?
The key to ensuring long term health if asbestos is found in a home or building is to ensure that professionals are hired to remove the asbestos. The term used is “asbestos abatement“, which simply means the process of removing or containing the asbestos so that the asbestos fibers can not become airborne.
The first step is to identify if asbestos is present which can be done using an asbestos bulk sampler, which is the safest way to take bulk samples. The samples should then be sent to a lab for analysis.
The top priority of an asbestos abatement professional is to prevent asbestos fibers from traveling freely in the air. For this reason, the next step after asbestos is confirmed is to set up a proper containment so that the fibers that do become airborne are not allowed to travel outside of the contained area. Once the containment is set up with negative air pressure, the process of removing the asbestos can begin. All contaminated materials must be disposed according to industry and geological standards and regulations.
Once all asbestos materials are removed, the air quality should be tested by a Third Party environmental consultant before any reconstruction begins.
Got Asbestos Questions?
If you have questions about the asbestos abatement process, please contact us. We are here to help.
Asbestos Facts and Information Summary [Infographic]
The infographic below, courtesy of Sokolove Law, provides an excellent visual summary of asbestos facts and information:
Asbestos Facts and Information Summary [Infographic]
by Eric Brown | Jun 30, 2016 | Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Health, How Toxic Is Mold?, Indoor Air Quality, Mold Facts, Mold Sensitized Customer Testimonial
Mold Remediation Helps Mold Sensitized Woman Move Back In Home!
Mold Remediation Helps Mold Sensitized Woman Move Back In Home!
Mold B Gone has three main goals.
- To create awareness of mold, which we accomplish through this website and our blog.
- To service the needs of mold sensitized individuals.
- To offer our customers throughout Atlanta and other surrounding areas in Georgia and other states peace of mind with our service guarantee. We guarantee our work up to 25 years, depending on the mold prevention system: Mold Zap (1 years) or Mold Shield (25 years), that our customers choose. Both products are manufactured by American Mold Products.
Mold B Gone Specializes In Helping Mold Sensitized Customers!
One of the specialties of Mold B Gone is servicing mold sensitized individuals.
Our specialized training from Wonder Makers Environmental, enables us to effectively help our customers because we address the immediate mold concerns in a home, the spore deposition throughout the home and also the HVAC system.
We are experts in working with individuals that have been sickened from living in Water Damaged Buildings (WDB) and understand that this can cause Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS).
Since we understand the health consequences caused by WDB, we empathize with our customers and take special care and precautions to ensure that the indoor environment is safe for our mold sensitized customers.
Mold Sensitized Testimonial
Mold B Gone has received several testimonials from our customers, including an interview with a mold sensitized customer whose health dramatically improved once their home was properly cleaned.
The testimonial below was sent to us by Gail Z, a customer that we worked with in Alabama, about 3 hours from our head office in Atlanta, Georgia.
Gail was referred to us by Wonder Makers Environmental because she is mold sensitized and needed to work with a contractor that understands how to effectively remediate her home and properly clean up all the potential spore deposition.
Mold B Gone took on this project, removed the mold, addressed the spore deposition of all the home’s contents, and also advised her on the best method to clean up the HVAC system.
Today, Gail is back in her home, and this is what she had to say about our services:
Mold B Gone has been a blessing in big measure with their innovation and hard work in remediation.
Specifically Richard Baker, the Manager, has excellent leadership skills and has trained a very efficient and knowledgeable team of young men who did a superb job when they came to remediate my home in Alabama. He also is a very good communicator.
Mold B Gone did a large scale remediation in my house in spring of 2016 and traveled here to do it as well. Their “can do” attitude was very encouraging at EVERY interaction.
When problems arose, they were quick responders with a great attitude. In spite of being very busy and in great demand, their responsiveness and knowledge of the topic of mold remediation makes them stand out greatly. Service is an area that seems to lack greatly today.
In a field where the remediation industry does not seem to have caught up with new findings, discovery and research on mold, and its remediation, Johnny Wells, the owner of Mold B Gone has not only stayed on top of it but also has innovated in a manner that is consistent with a healthy understanding of the extent of care that needs to be exercised in remediation.
Mold B Gone has a patent and additional certification with higher standards of remediation for mold-ill and sensitized individuals that makes them stand out among their peers.
Mold B Gone not only has my respect but great commendation for their skill, their teamwork, their staying on top cutting edge technologies, and providing me with excellent and critical service in mold remediation.
Got Mold Questions?
If you have concerns about mold or the impact it is having on your health, please call 678-697-6267, or send us an e-mail. We look forward to serving you! 🙂
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