Hurricane Irma Leaves Hidden Mold in Amelia Island Condo  

1/8/2018 (Permalink)

Call SERVPRO of Fernandina Beach/Yulee at 904-729-2401 if you suspect mold in your home or business.

Mold problems are often invisible problems because mold commonly strikes where it cannot be seen. For example, this Amelia Island condominium had suffered water damage as a result of Hurricane Irma, but the unit was not appropriately dried due to a power outage and the leak that caused the damage was never repaired. Leaks in the windowsill and roof resulted in mold in the walls that was visible only once baseboards were removed. The remaining moisture, along with the warm temperatures and high humidity we experienced in our area during the fall, allowed mold spores to multiply and eventually grow through the entire structure and drywall.

The result was a festering problem, the extent of which was not visible to the naked eye.

The mold infested the framing and support structures. In several locations, the growth had spread down the walls.

SERVPRO of Fernandina Beach/Yulee began clean-up by sealing off the affected areas with containment area of plastic sheeting to avoid further contamination. Once enclosed, our technicians started the demolition and removal of all infested drywall, insulation, window trim and baseboards.

Next, we cleaned and sprayed studs and every surface with an anti-microbial agent and removed loose spores by either wiping down every surface or vacuuming them up with a commercial grade vacuum and special HEPA filters designed to catch and trap spores.

Though replacement of demolished property was handled by the Homeowner’s Association (HOA), the homeowner was thrilled to know that we had gotten to the source of the problem and there would be no more lingering effects.

If you suspect there is a mold problem in your home or business, visit our web site or call (904) 729-2401 for more information.