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What Does ServiceMaster SRQ Use on Structural Mold Behind Cabinets? ServiceMaster SRQ uses physical cleaning and Serum 1000/1K for appropriate structural mold-remediation applications. Bioesque Botanical Disinfectant Solution may be used in appropriate labeled applications. Products do not replace physical remediation. Can Mold Come Back After the Cabinet Is Cleaned? Yes, if the plumbing leak, trapped […]

Does Mold on Framing Mean the Wood Is Rotten? No. Surface microbial growth and structural decay are different conditions. Replacement depends on physical deterioration and remediability. Does Wet Insulation Need to Be Removed? Wet or contaminated porous insulation may require removal. Clean, dry insulation outside the affected area does not automatically need replacement. Can I […]

Why Would One Mold Company Want to Tear Out More Than Another? Contractors can interpret access, contamination and salvageability differently. Ask for the evidence supporting every proposed wall, ceiling, platform or HVAC component removal. Should I Get a Second Opinion Before They Tear Out the Whole AC Closet? If the proposed scope is extensive or […]

Who Fixes a Stucco or Exterior-Wall Leak? Depending on the source, a stucco, window, building-envelope, roofing or general contractor may be needed. The mold remediator addresses contaminated interior materials. Who Fixes a Sprinkler Problem? An irrigation contractor can redirect, repair or adjust sprinkler heads. That does not replace repair of any exterior-wall defect that has […]