Environmental Remediation
Mold Remediation
Most mold remediation projects are the result of excessive humidity levels, improper water damage remediation, poor air circulation, or water occurrence. Mold growth can begin within 72 hours of water contact, if the water comes into contact with building materials and is not noticed or extracted properly. The mold growth may or may not be visible from inside the infected area. Mold contamination may stay hidden within the walls, under the floor, or above the ceiling.
Mold contamination can cause headaches, drowsiness, muscle aches, upper respiratory problems, nose bleeds, or even coughing up blood. This can result in transmitting further illness to people occupying the infected area. Signs that you may have a mold infestation include:
- Visible growth of mold or mildew
- Musty odors
- Discoloration on carpets, walls, floors, ceiling and windowsills
- Building material deterioration
- Health complaints, such as allergic reactions, respiratory problems or other mold-related symptoms
Hyphen Construction Group removes mold only after an independent industrial hygienist or consultant has completed his inspection, reviewed sampling test results and recommended remediation. Then, Hyphen Construction Group...
- Reviews the clean-up protocol provided by the industrial hygienist or consultant
- Develops a customized plan incorporating a removal strategy that
- (a) locates the moisture source
- (b) corrects the problem
- (c) removes mold by cleaning and disposal
- Reviews the removal plan with the remediation crew and discusses work procedures with occupant(s)
- Builds the appropriate containment chambers and incorporates negative air pressure techniques to limit cross-contamination (via airborne spores) during cleaning and removal
- Seals porous materials in double-thick polyethylene plastic bags and loads them for disposal
- Cleans non-porous materials, dries them thoroughly, and uses high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) vacuums to remove 99.97% of all airborne particles
- Dries wet, non-moldy materials to prevent mold growth
- Runs air scrubbers (to filter air) to ensure remediation effectiveness
After the remediation, Hyphen Construction Group requests the industrial hygienist or consultant to repeat his tests. If the cleaning and removal has been successful, indoor mold levels will be lower than outside levels and clearance will be granted.
Asbestos Abatement
Comprehensive range of asbestos abatement services
Hyphen Construction Group provides a comprehensive range of asbestos abatement services to enable the people who control governmental, commercial, industrial, and residential facilities to meet their abatement and regulatory obligations in an efficient and cost effective manner, with considerations for critical time paths and time constraints realized.
State of the art equipment and facilities
Hyphen Construction Group is fully equipped with the state of the art equipment and facilities to provide removal and proper disposal of any type of asbestos containing material such as HVAC ducting, acoustic ceilings, furnace insulation, piping, sprayed-on fire proofing and sound insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, and any other asbestos-containing products.
Latest asbestos abatement methods
At Hyphen Construction Group we are committed in employing innovative and cost effective abatement techniques and methods in order to minimize interruption to your operations, while performing all procedures in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Asbestos Abatement Specialists fully trained, licensed and experienced
All of our experienced Asbestos Abatement Specialists are fully trained and licensed in asbestos abatement. Our abatement specialists are important to our company and ultimately to your project. Hyphen Construction Group has implemented a rigid health and safety-monitoring program to insure our abatement specialists clean health by providing regular medical examinations, fit tests for respiratory devices, and continued training and education.
Asbestos encapsulation or encasement also provided
In certain situations, encasement of an asbestos contaminated area may provide an equally satisfactory and less costly solution to the dangers of asbestos exposure rather than complete removal. Procedures may include encapsulation, coating and removal of deteriorating sections only. Hyphen Construction Group's procedures for containment meet federal, state and local standards.