Commercial Building Mold Inspections in Florida
At A Accredited Mold Inspection Service we have provided commercial building mold inspections and commercial building indoor air quality testing since 2003.
Our local commercial building mold testing consultant is a Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant or CIEC. Eight years of experience or education are required for a person to earn this advanced certification. Click here to see all out local consultants qualifications.
If employees are complaining about musty odors, humidity problems, or allergies when at work do not ignore them. It is crucial to identify and address any issues within buildings promptly to prevent further mold growth and worsening health complaints.
Round colonies of Stachybotrys or black mold inside a wall void. This photo is of the moldy conditions found inside the bank building described in this articles.
Case Study
In 2005 our firm inspected a 50,000 thousand square foot bank building in the Florida Panhandle near Tallahassee. Delays in the delivery of roofing materials including cap stones for parapet walls resulting in roof leaks. Severe hidden leaks occurred throughout the entire building for an extended period of time. As a result, a severe mold infestation formed inside every perimeter wall of the brand new four-floor bank building.
The builder covered the toxic black mold infestation with fiberglass batt insulation and called us for an inspection. Our inspector quickly discovered the hidden mold. Unfortunately, not only was mold inside every perimeter wall, not only was it Stachybotrys also known as toxic black mold. But most importantly, the moldy drywall was all wedged between masonry wall siding on the exterior side of the building, and metal wall studs on the interior side of the building. As a result, there was no straightforward way to remove the drywall without tearing down the entire building.
The problem is that drywall and insulation had been installed prior to the completion and waterproofing of the roof. This was a bad idea, and the outcome was a dire situation for the builder, and roofer.
Strangely I never received any calls from mold attorneys requesting our report and other records for use in any legal disputes.
Toxic mold growth was very heavy in the walls of the above referenced commercial building in North Fl.
Humidity meter reading elevated humidity trapped behind moldy drywall in the massive commercial building we inspected. What looks like dirt in the photo was toxic mold or black mold.
Roof leaks near a pipe in a 80 thousand sq commercial building we inspected in 2003.
News Story
Stock image of commercial building
More recently there is the case of a multi-million-dollar commercial construction project in the Tampa Florida area. Our firm was not involved in inspecting this condo building.
According to www.tbo.com construction on a 350-room air force base building had been delayed indefinitely. The delay resulted in leaving the roof and outside windows open and unfinished and allowing rain and humidity to affect the drywall and flooring inside.
This has resulted in the drywall in the entire project having to be removed and replaced. This resulted in an expense so great that the completion of the project was in jeopardy. In addition, the new drywall may have to be replaced a second time as water and humidity have continued to affect the walls. Mold growth has likely occurred. However, like many things’ “government”, construction phase timing was effectively coordinated. Timing did not consider the unique Florida weather conditions of daily wind, rain, and humidity.
Eventually, government officials may be tempted to “mask over” the mold issue in order to finish the project and save their jobs. However, this won’t keep future visitors to the rooms from getting sick and suffering from itchy eyes, coughing, sneezing and other mold-related respiratory issues.
If you are concerned about commercial building construction and mold A Accredited Mold Inspection Service of Florida specializes in accurate, and objective mold inspections for home owners, office occupants, and commercial building managers throughout Florida. We do not remove mold; we only inspect for it. Therefore, we have no conflict of interest. Our only goal is to do the most accurate and thorough mold testing in your building.
