Mount Kisco Property Owners Know to Call SERVPRO for Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation

12/18/2019 (Permalink)

Water Damage and Mold Remediation Are Likely Partners in a Mount Kisco Attic--SERVPRO Can Restore Your Property!

Water and Mold Damage Leave Moldy Rafters in a Mount Kisco Home

Airborne mold spores are always present, and when there is a plumbing issue or weakness in the structure of a Mount Kisco residence allowing water in, the potential for water and mold damage increases.

SERVPRO technicians handled the cleanup of rafters due to water and mold damage in a Mount Kisco home. The mold remediation process is similar to water loss restoration in many ways; however, there are extract steps to protect the rest of the house from cross-contamination and avoid spreading the mold spores.

Scoping the Property
The SERVPRO technicians use their moisture detection equipment to "see" through walls, within ceilings, and under floors to determine all areas of excessive moisture that could also point to where a mold colony may be currently growing beside the conspicuous colonies visible on the rafters. If the damage is due to a roof leak, the technicians can put a tarp over the roof to stop any further damage until the homeowner makes the necessary repairs.

Rafters Get Abated
Containment around the area with mold damage is critical to stop the further spread of spores. When mold grows on an organic surface such as wood, SERVPRO techs take steps to dry the colonies and then remove the matter cleanly. They use their air movers and dehumidification equipment, along with air scrubbers to keep airborne particulate to a minimum and dry the areas with mold colonies.

Once dry, the technicians use hand vacuums fitted with HEPA filters to gently collect the loose, dried material left behind from drying the colonies on the rafters. If the wood has matter stuck to it, the technicians have access to various kinds of equipment for removal. Soda blasting, where sodium bicarbonate (also known as baking soda) gets delivered at a high velocity to a surface, is frequently chosen. This method is a gentle way to thoroughly remove dried colonies from wood with minimal damage to the surface. Afterward, they apply antimicrobial sealants to discourage any regrowth. And this is how SERVPRO can restore and not replace expensive roof supports in your home.

When water and mold damage happens, call SERVPRO of Northern Westchester County at (914) 241-8100, The certified technicians have the equipment and experience to make the loss "Like it never even happened."