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Introduction Spring 2012
You would not be viewing this page unless you were concerned. You might be buying or selling a home, managing a property or building a structure. You might be concerned about a water problem, a potential mold problem or may have a direct health challenge issue. In any case, you want answers and you want them now!
Atlanta Mold offers quick responses to your concerns. Call and Dr. Kraemer will listen to your concerns and suggest answers to your immediate problems. In addition, he will help devise the best work-through strategies for identifying solutions to your specific issues.
Now is the time to call. Our number is listed above. Quick, courteous, professional, and competent help is what you want and Atlanta Mold is the only place to find it. Call now...
Spring 2012: Georgia will experience unusually cold and wet periods this spring. Beware of all areas in your home that are not conditioned by your HVAC system. All mold requires to start growing is sustained high relative humidity (above 70%). Crawl spaces, unfinished and unconditioned basements are prime suspect areas. Also watch for rain water entry through foundations.
Residential Investigations
A residential investigation is $ 245.00. The findings of a visual surface inspection is established with a photo-documented report specific to 1) estimate of causation and solutions and 2) scope/breadth and depth of bio-contaminate presence.
Positive investigation findings are interpreted through a Scope-of-Work requirement necessary for remediation of the bio-contaminate.
Upon request, a remediation proposal will be developed based on the Scope-of-Work requirements.
Additional expenses may be required if third party laboratory samples are requested.
Qualifications
AtlantaMold LLC is a professional service organization specializing in best practices for bio-contaminant (Mold, Bacteria) investigation, remediation and prevention. Incorporated in 2000, Atlanta Mold, over the last ten years, has become the number 1 source for complete environmental restoration and turn-key solutions.
As a corporate sponsor of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), participant on the standards committee of the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO), and as a retired researcher of Biology and Biochemistry, Dr. Kraemer brings world class credentials and certifications to the problem of structure bio-contamination. Whether commercial, health-care, institutional or residential, Atlanta Mold sets a new standard of professionalism and quality to all investigation, remediation and restoration problems.
Technologies Employed
- Hygrometry: Moisture Content & Identification
- Thermography: Temperature Analysis
- Infrared Imaging: Temperature Differentials
- Boroscopic Inspection: Inaccessible Visual Inspection
- Field Microscopy: Direct Field Analysis
- ATPase Surface Sampling: Molecular Chemical Analysis
- Manometry: Pressure Differentials
- Air Sampling: Viable and Non-viable Aerosolized Particulate
- Indoor Allergen Analysis
- PCR Sample Analysis
- Particle Counting: Aerosolized Particulate
- Carbon Monoxide
Solutions require UNDERSTANDING...
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"Indoor Air Quality" is a complicated and controversial subject. Because the quality of indoor air may present direct health consequences, it is an ongoing research subject in the medical community, construction industries, real estate associations, building trades, and health departments locally and at a national level.
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"Indoor Air Quality" involves exposure to all sorts of biological entities including mold and fungus, bacteria, mites, roaches and viruses along with their decomposed parts; naturally derived, fuel combustion and radioactive gases; dust, lead, and any number of other environmental pollutants so far identified.
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Mold, Mold Infestation, Mold Acceleration are important subjects within an understanding of "Indoor Air Quality". Mold, a colloquial name for Fungus, has been associated with many aggravating, serious and even deadly health consequences.
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Recognition of a Problem is usually the first step of an investigation. Problems may first surface through health related concerns, funny smells or even obvious growth of substances on surfaces. Preliminary investigation can be undertaken by a home owner, a landlord or property manager. Numerous guides (EPA A Brief Guide: Mold Moisture and Your Home) are available to assist home owners in evaluating a mold and/or moisture related problem.
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Investigation through Inspection is a necessary and critical action in formally determining an "Indoor Air Quality" problem. Many homeowners are unaware that their indoor air may possess health risk pollutants. Inspection, performed by a qualified individual, utilizes measurement and investigation tools suitable for determining the nature of the "Indoor Air Quality" problem.
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Inspection delivers an Assessment (Inspection Report) which outlines the findings of the inspection. Findings are dependent on the requirements of the purchaser, the nature of the complaint(s), the measurement tools so indicated by the complaint, and the overall scope of the investigation.
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An Inspection Report assists in Solution Options On the basis of findings in an inspection report, options for solving the problem can be formulated. Often called abatement or remediation, solutions generally involve fixing the cause of the air quality problem first followed by abatement, repair or replacement of damaged or infected structural components, cleaning and remediating the consequences of problem.
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Developing a Solution Plan based on findings of an investigation report involves a variety of considerations. Some of the things to think about are:
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The nature of the defect, failure or building science problem causing the complaint.
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The confirmed presence of biological or other pollutants.
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The scope, breadth and depth.
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The cost of abatement, remediation or repair.
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The goals of the property owner.
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Soliciting Remediation Proposals: Should your solution so demand, solicit proposals from qualified remediation or abatement providers.
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Solutions begin with INVESTIGATION...
Solutions are formulated from INVESTIGATION Findings...