Experience Matters! Regarding Mold, we specialize in:  Investigation & Testing for Mold Contamination  IAQ and Mold Remediation Protocol Development & Oversight  IAQ Risk Analysis to Building Occupants Acquired Knowledge Matters! BEC also provides exceptional services in:  Water Damage Assessment and Remediation Plans  Building Science Consultation  Investigation & Testing for Water Intrusion, Vapor transmission & Air Infiltration  Chinese Drywall (CDW) Investigation & Testing  Evidence procurement & documentation of building materials  HVAC System Investigation & Testing for performance and operation difficulties and malfunctions  HVAC System Consultation  Litigation Support and Expert Witness  Education and Training Be Prepared This Hurricane Season Avoiding Mold Issues Hurricanes are one of nature's most serious and dangerous threats, the most obvious is the threat posed to buildings, equipment, and people by the high winds which characterize such storms. Another serious threat to life and property comes from the storm surge, which occurs in coastal areas. Storm surges consist of huge domes of water and storm driven waves, which are pushed inland ahead of a hurricane. The water from these storm surges and the heavy rains breed MOLD growth. Much of the damage that occurred from the past few hurricanes could have been minimized if people had taken time to get their homes and businesses prepared to weather the hurricanes and rainy weather. For Hurricane Preparedness go to http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ TEN Ways to Prevent MOLD After Hurricane Damage! 1.
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Photograph the damage and the conditions. Dry‐in the business as much as possible – move any undamaged furniture and other items to dry locations. Remove wet carpet and carpet pad – get it outside. If water is dripping from the ceiling – make a hole in the ceiling at that point with a screwdriver – put a bucket under it. Remove or pull back any insulation above the area. Any porous materials or upholstered furniture that can not be washed in a washing machine should be discarded if they were wet. If walls or floor has been wet – remove baseboards on both sides of the wall. If drywall ceilings or floors have been wet – and still are after two days, remove the materials immediately and discard. Wet items that can be washed in a washer should be aired dried as quickly as possible then washed and dried when power returns. Paper goods that are wet should be discarded. 860 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 1, Jupiter FL 33458 – Phone: 561-744-1410
www.baileyeng.com
860 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 1, Jupiter FL 33458 – Phone: 561-744-1410
www.baileyeng.com