Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water intrusion and interior mold contamination

Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water intrusion and interior mold contamination

Conducting a limited inspection to evaluate a water damaged ceiling located under exterior stairway. Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water intrusion and interior mold contamination.


The source of water intrusion must be identified and eliminated to prevent mold contamination

The source of water intrusion must be identified and eliminated to prevent mold contamination

The source of water intrusion must be identified and eliminated to prevent mold contamination from recurring. Adhering to the IICRC S520 protocals, containment barriers are constructed to isolate the spread of mold spores including negative pressurization with HEPA filtration removing air born spores during remediation.


IICRC S520 mold remediation standards

IICRC S520 mold remediation standards

The IICRC S520 mold remediation standards states that “Attempts to kill or encapsulate mold are inadequate remediation measures”. Instead, the S520 standards highly recommends that remediation procedures include physically removing of microbial growth includes sanding, wire brushing and HEPA vacuum all surfaces.


Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water damage to ceiling under staircase

Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water damage to ceiling under staircase

Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water damage to ceiling under staircase. The key to mold control is moisture and water intrusion control.


Water damage to closet door jamb

Water damage to closet door jamb

Exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure creating water damage to closet door jamb. Adhering to the IICRC S520 protocals, containment barriers are constructed to isolate the spread of mold spores including sealing air vents.


Containment barriers are constructed to isolate the spread of mold spores

Containment barriers are constructed to isolate the spread of mold spores

Containment barriers are constructed to isolate the spread of mold spores. Negative pressurization with HEPA filtration removes air born spores during remediation process.


Surface mold contamination located to base of closet wall

Surface mold contamination located to base of closet wall

Surface mold contamination located to base of closet wall due to water intrusion. Source of leak identified as exterior slate stairway waterproofing failure.


Saturated water damaged baseboards and mold contamination to closet wall

Saturated water damaged baseboards and mold contamination to closet wall

Saturated water damaged baseboards and mold contamination to closet wall. Application of “BENEFECT” anti-microbial and anti-fungal botanical disinfectant to structural framing. EPA registered botanical disinfectant.


Closet waterproofing, water damage restoration, mold remediation complete

Closet waterproofing, water damage restoration, mold remediation complete

Closet waterproofing, water damage restoration,mold remediation complete


Office closet water damage restoration complete

Office closet water damage restoration complete

Office closet water damage restoration complete. We document the water intrusion and provide you with a estimate that clearly details the extent of damages.


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