Historic New Jersey Homes Not Immune to Mold
New Jersey is a treasure trove of history. Historically significant and beautifully restored historic buildings and homes dot the landscape. Unfortunately, classic homes are not immune from the problems associated with mold. When it comes to mold removal in older homes the traditional form of remediation, which includes ripping out building materials, can strip the home of its historical integrity. Leaving mold to fester is not an option either because mold left unchecked can lead to structural issues. If you have a historic home, or you simply have a home that has features that are significant to you, here are some important things to consider when researching mold remediation.
If you are concerned about aspects of your home like decorative molding, floorboards, wood paneling, and wainscoting, DIY methods of mold remediation are not right for you. The DIY methods you read about online, like washing down surfaces with bleach, may remove some of the easily seen mold, but will not penetrate deep into moldy areas and the chance of the mold returning is likely. In addition to DIY methods seldom working to keep mold permanently away, DIY methods can be dangerous. When you interact with the mold through scrubbing you are helping to put more mold spores into the air.
The most important step in mold remediation is choosing the right remediation company, like Mold Solutions by Cowleys! Having important decorative and structural elements of your home removed is not the only way to permanently get rid of mold, in fact, it isn’t even the best way. We utilize an EPA-registered antimicrobial that kills mold, help prevent its return, and allow mold to be removed without destroying your home.
The application is called Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, or MAPS for short. The way this system works is professionally trained technicians will treat an area of your home with the EPA-registered antimicrobial, MAPS 1. This treatment will kill the surface mold. The next step is they will use a patented sealant, MAPS 2. This next treatment ensures the existing mold is completely destroyed. The sealant will reactivate in the future when it is exposed to water or moisture. This reactivation prevents the return of any new mold growth in the treated areas. Because we understand that the esthetics of your house are important to you, we will also wipe down the surfaces to remove the visible mold growth.
In addition to using the sealant, we will help you to reduce the chances of mold returning by inspecting your home to find the source of the humidity issues. In some cases the use of a dehumidifier can be extremely helpful not just for the immediate area where the mold was found, but also in other areas of your home.
Mold can come in all colors and shapes, and all mold is potentially a health hazard. Keep your family and your home safe by working with us.
