How to detect hidden mold?

7/23/2020 (Permalink)

Hidden mold, mold detection, thermal camera, SERVPRO, North Vancouver, Burnaby

The fact that mold is "hidden" in buildings does not mean one cannot find it. Here we describe use of a borescope to find hidden mold in building wall or ceiling cavities; Growth pattern of some toxic molds in wall cavities maps insulation installation patterns; Strategies for choosing where to make test cuts to check walls or ceilings for hidden mold contamination.

This blog explains methods to find hidden molds in the buildings.

The goal of sampling is to learn about the levels of mold growth and amplification in buildings. There are no EPA or OSHA standards for levels of fungi and mold in indoor environments. There are also no standard collection methods. However, several generally accepted collection methods are available to inspectors to study mold (and bacteria) in indoor environments.

• Destructive:

        In this method inspector opens the drywall          or removes flooring to detect hidden mold.          This method is costly and always makes              more damage to the building.

• Non-Destructive:

        Inspector by using high-tech equipment              detects mold grow location and provide                sample for lab.

SERVPRO of North Vancouver using high-resolution thermal cameras, moisture meter to detect location of the molds after sending the samples to lab, owner will notify on mold type and grow in the building with professional report. This method is cost effective solution and more accurate than other methods.

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