SERVPRO Offers Efficient Mold Damage Restoration in Gaithersburg

3/14/2023 (Permalink)

Call the professionals at SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown to help with mold restoration to your property.

It Pays to Hire SERVPRO for Mold Damage Remediation in Gaithersburg 

Mold thrives in areas with high humidity and moisture, and it can spread quickly, compromising the structural integrity of your home or business. When you notice mold damage in your Gaithersburg property, it is crucial to call a professional like SERVPRO that follows the standards set by the IICRC. 

SERVPRO techs make every effort to limit the spread of spores to unaffected parts of your home while restoring mold damage to your Gaithersburg property. We use physical barriers and negative air pressure to ensure airborne particles don’t leave the contaminated area. 

Type of Containment Barriers During Mold Removal 

SERVPRO techs follow the IICRC S520 mold remediation guidelines during the mold restoration of your property. The guidelines suggest the following three types of containment barriers: 

• Limited Containment is a minor zone used when the affected area is less than 10 square feet. A single layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting isolates the site from the surrounding space.
• Full Containment is used when the affected area is between 10 and 100 square feet. The site is enclosed with a double layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting and may include an airlock or decontamination chamber to control airflow.
• Critical Containment is the most significant type of containment zone used when the affected area is more significant than 100 square feet. The area is enclosed with a double layer of polyethylene sheeting and may include multiple airlocks, decontamination chambers, and a separate area for donning and doffing personal protective equipment.

SERVPRO techs ensure that The containment zone is large enough to accommodate the remediation activities and is maintained until the completion of the remediation process and the successful clearance testing.

Call SERVPRO of Gaithersburg / Germantown at (301) 963-8474; our mold specialists are available 24/7 to help you.