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February 27 - Issaquah, Washington
Mold Inspection
“I just purchased a new home in Issaquah and discovered that a toilet tank was leaking and there was mold on & behind the baseboard, going partly up the wall and on the wall opposite. I need someone to come and quote me to have it all removed & safe.”
September 22 - Issaquah, Washington
Mold Inspection
“Our neighbors had a mold issue and we want to have an inspection in our attic as well.”
June 18 - Issaquah, Washington
Mold Inspection
“Mold inspection prior to signing a comercial lease”
Mold Inspection near Issaquah, Washington
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We are the founding Environix office, which has grown into a national network of mold and indoor environmental professionals. Our principles have always remained the same: Provide the absolute best consulting and remediation services for indoor environmental issues.
Recent Mold Inspection & Remediation Clients Include:
- US Coast Guard
- Seattle Mariners
- UW Medicine
- McChord Air Force Base
- Port of Seattle
- University of Puget Sound
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Lodestar Development Inc
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Environmental Outreach and Stewardship Alliance (EOS)
"230 NE Juniper Street, STE 201"
Issaquah, WA 98027
Example Inspection Report for Mold in Issaquah, WA
Date of Inspection: June 23rd, 2011
General Information
- Home owner has been experiencing symptoms that the doctor had suggested may be related to indoor air quality issues
Furnace / HVAC
- The property is heated primarily by electric wall heaters or radiant hydronic heating.
- Homes that are not equipped with a forced air heating system must have special care taken to ensure appropriate ventilation, and prevent the buildup of humidity and other pollutants.
- Current standards recommend 0.35 to 0.7 air changes per hour, this may be attained by installation of a ducted heat recovery ventilator or upgrading mechanical exhaust ventilation to function on a continuous flow (the recommended units for this method is a Panasonic Whisper Green exhaust fan).
- The estimated square footage of this home is 950 sq.ft.
- The necessary flow rate to establish 0.35-0.7 ACH for this home is 44-88CFM.
Recommendations
- Continuous operation of at least 1 of the bathroom exhaust fans (preferably both), combined with leaving the vents at the top of the windows open should alleviate issues with ventilation.
Kitchen:
- Kitchen range exhaust hood set to re-circulate.
- Home owner reports history of linking from the sink, faucet and plumbing has been recently replaced.
- Minor deformation was noted in some areas of the laminate flooring, reportedly secondary to pet spills.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 55.2% Temp: 71.8F CO2 = 526ppm CO = 0ppm
Dining Room:
- Minor corrosion noted on window vent screws.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 55.0% Temp: 72.0F CO2 = 621ppm CO = 0ppm
Living Room:
- Minor corrosion noted on window vent screws.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- Portable air purifier installed in this room.
- RH: 55.8% Temp: 71.8F CO2 = 648ppm CO = 0ppm
Hall Bathroom:
- Bathroom exhaust fan is functional, but noisy.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 54.2% Temp: 72.0F CO2 = 552ppm CO = 0ppm
Master Bathroom:
- Moderate surface growth noted on window sills and at exterior corner.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 51.7% Temp: 73.0F CO2 = 532ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Minor surface growth was noted in this area, at this time the there is no reason to suspect that the underlying building materials have been affected. Professional remediation is not necessary and the client may clean the area with standard surfactants and/or EPA-registered anti-microbial agents. Once the area is cleaned it may be painted or repaired as needed.
Master Bathroom:
- Corossion noted on an exposed nail head above the shower enclosure.
- Bathroom fan is adequate.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 53.7% Temp: 72.9F CO2 = 531ppm CO = 0ppm
Bedroom 1:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- Heavy surface growth noted on window frame.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 53.9% Temp: 72.9F CO2 = 591ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
Minor surface growth was noted in this area, at this time the there is no reason to suspect that the underlying building materials have been affected. Professional remediation is not necessary and the client may clean the area with standard surfactants and/or EPA-registered anti-microbial agents. Once the area is cleaned it may be painted or repaired as needed.
Example Inspection Report for Mold in Issaquah, WA
Date of Inspection: May 27th, 2011
General Information
- Client is concerned about headaches and other symptoms when spending time in the home
Furnace / HVAC
- The home is equipped with a forced air furnace located centrally in the basement.
- Homes must have special care taken to ensure appropriate ventilation, and prevent the buildup of humidity and other pollutants.
- Current standards recommend 0.35 to 0.7 air changes per hour, this may be attained by installation of a ducted heat recovery ventilator or upgrading mechanical exhaust ventilation to function on a continuous flow (the recommended units for this method is a Panasonic Whisper Green exhaust fan).
- The estimated square footage of this home is 4,600 sq.ft.
- The necessary flow rate to establish 0.35-0.7 ACH for this home is 270-540CFM.
Recommendations
- Install fresh-air intake connected to a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) to achieve the recommended number of air changes per hour at a constant rate.
Kitchen:
- Kitchen range exhaust hood appears adequate, functional, and ducted to the exterior.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 50.1% Temp: 64.5F CO2 = 495ppm CO = 0ppm
Dining Room:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 47.8% Temp: 65.7F CO2 = 503ppm CO = 0ppm
Sunken Living Room:
- Increased moisture content noted in wood flooring at corner near French doors.
- Obvious discoloration and minor deformation to wood flooring in affected area.
- Water is likely pooling on the deck in the corner associated with the affected flooring.
- Wood to gas conversion fireplace located in this area.
- No other areas of concern.
- RH: 48.5% Temp: 65.2F CO2 = 496ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Inspect fireplace to ensure the conversion was completed correctly.
- Resolve water intrusion issues.
- Install dehumidifier and air movers to dry wet flooring to normal moisture content and repair as needed.
Piano Room:
- Increased odors noted in this areas.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 49.1% Temp: 65.2F CO2 = 519ppm CO = 0ppm
Laundry Room:
- No exhaust fan was noted in this area.
- No appliances currently in place.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 49.7% Temp: 64.9F CO2 = 530ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Install an appropriate exhaust fan for use as spot ventilation when laundry appliances are being used. Environix recommends the Panasonic Whisper series line of exhaust fans for this application.
½ Bathroom:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- Exhaust fan adequate and functional
- RH: 48.9% Temp: 65.6F CO2 = 584ppm CO = 0ppm
Main Level Bedroom 1:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 48.7% Temp: 64.9F CO2 = 480ppm CO = 0ppm
Main Level Hall Bathroom:
- Bathroom exhaust fan is functional but noisy.
- 2 Skylights located in this area.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 48.7% Temp: 64.9F CO2 = 523ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Replace exhaust fan with a newer model. Environix suggests the appropriate model from the Panasonic Whisper Series.
Office:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 47.6% Temp: 65.8F CO2 = 564ppm CO = 0ppm
Master Bedroom:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- Wood to gas conversion fireplace located in this area.
- RH: 46.7% Temp: 66.1F CO2 = 523ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Inspect fireplace to ensure the conversion was done correctly.
Master Bathroom:
- Bathroom exhaust fan located in the shower stall, and is connected on the same circuit as the GFCI.
- Shower stall door closes securely.
- Minor cracking in grout tile to vinyl window connection.
- Powder room equipped with Panasonic Whisper series fan.
- Obvious water damage to trim around skylight in Master Closet.
- RH: 45.8% Temp: 66.8F CO2 = 574ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Repair and refresh grout and caulking as needed.
- Discuss the installation of an exhaust fan outside the shower enclosure, or setting the exhaust fan in the powder room to run periodically.
- Resolve any roof leaks that may be occurring from the skylight in the closet.
- Remove water damaged trim and sheetrock around skylight, following proper mold remediation protocols if the area contains significant visible growth.
Theatre:
- Sump pump located in closet behind wet bar, likely set to drain sink to sewer line above.
- HWT located in closet (pressure relief valve not plumbed to sewer or exterior, no expansion tank, exposed fiberglass, evidence minor water staining in several areas).
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- RH: 45.9% Temp: 67.5F CO2 = 522ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Install expansion tank and pressure relief valve plumbing for hot water tank.
- Cover all exposed fiberglass insulation with appropriate building materials.
Basement Den:
- Sealed Gas Fireplace located in this area.
- Client reports increased levels of irritation in this area.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 45.2% Temp: 68.1F CO2 = 543ppm CO = 0ppm
Basement Bedroom 1:
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 45.6% Temp: 67.7F CO2 = 575ppm CO = 0ppm
Basement Bedroom 2:
- Open chase in closet revealing cat5 cables.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 45.7% Temp: 67.6F CO2 = 571ppm CO = 0ppm
Basement Bathroom:
- Bathroom exhaust fan functional but noisy.
- No increased moisture content noted in tested building materials.
- No significant visible mold growth observed.
- No suspicious temperature differentials noted on inspection with FLIR.
- No obvious signs of water damage.
- RH: 47.1% Temp: 68.0F CO2 = 643ppm CO = 0ppm
Recommendations
- Replace exhaust fan with a newer model. Environix suggests the appropriate model from the Panasonic Whisper Series.
Closet under stairs:
- Obvious rodent exclusion work has been performed in this area.
- Rodents likely intruded from the crawlspaces, by way of the open ceiling joist bays.
Crawlspaces:
- No obvious ventilation to the exterior was noted.
- No under floor insulation present.
- Vapor barrier mostly non-existent.
- Open joist bays from crawlspace into the basement were noted.
- Aluminum foil has been stapled to floor joists.
- No standing water noted.
- No obvious mold growth or water damage was noted.
Recommendations
- Install appropriate vapor barrier to cover all soil, due t the steep grade it is recommended that the vapor barrier be affixed to the foundation to prevent slipping.
- If no ventilation is to be added the foundation walls must be insulated, this can best be accomplished by installing 2” of 2-part polyisocyanurate spray foam to all foundation walls.
- Seal all joist bays to separate the crawlspaces from the living space.