Did you know that one of the major problems facing our educational system today is "sick schools"? I was a little shocked to learn that the average age of most school buildings is 42 years old! Alot of our schools are using those portable classrooms - about 600,000 of them across the United States.*
The age of our schools and the liberal use of portable classrooms is having an unintended effect - major mold infestations as moisture leaks through roofs and walls. Now, I have grandchildren in school, it is really worrying to think they could be exposed to the health risks that major mold exposure can cause. What can be done?
The EPA has a great set of mold remediation guidelines. Notice what steps 3 and 5 are, respectively:
Assess size of mold problem and note type of mold-damaged materials.
Identify source or cause of water or moisture problem.
I've written alot about how the source of water leaks and moisture is usually NOT where the water seeps through. The same is true of mold (both the mold you can see and the mold you can't see!) - especially since mold grows and spreads as it feeds off moisture. Fixing the visible problem may not fix the ACTUAL problem.
A thermal scan using infrared thermography can identify the source of the water leak/moisture and it can also find insulation, wet drywall and other areas that you may not be able to see that may be harboring mildew that your children and grandchildren could be breathing as they study. Isn't it time to see when or if your child's school has had an infrared scan?
*Stats from the National Clearinghouse for Educational Facilities.
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