#1 - ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS™ (ESRS™) provided emergency response after the general contractor found mould in the attic following a water loss.

#2 - An initial inspection revealed that water damaged materials remained in adjacent rooms.

#3 - Although mould is not visible in this room, there is mould present in the attic above this water stain, and the odour in the room is quite musty. These test holes were cut to determine the area of mould coverage.

#4 - The first stage of remediation is to remove the non-salvageable items such as drywall and insulation and to dry all materials remaining. The discolouration on the insultation is caused by a combination of staining from water damage and visible mould growth.

#5 - Once some of the drywall and insulation are removed you can see the water staining around the nails on the wooden beams. Containment areas are set up prior to the remediation in order to avoid the movement of mould spores to unaffected areas.

#6 - Personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn by all personnel involved in the mould remediation. Note the extent of the affected area and the visible growth on the underside of the drywall. There were no signs of mould prior to removing the ceiling materials, however, the water damaged areas were very noticeable.

#7 - After the non-salvageable materials are removed, the non-porous materials are saved by physically removing the mould. This process normally occurs in several stages of vacuuming with HEPA equipment, physically removing the growth, drying the materials and vacuuming again. Negative air is established in the contained areas to remove any impacted air during remediation. Air samples are collected to confirm that the levels of mould have returned to normal and the building is then restored to its original condition.

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