From sheathing assessment through fan rerouting and ventilation correction — the full above-ceiling mold scope for Lakehurst, NJ properties.
Assessment
🔍Sheathing Assessment & Sapstain Distinction
Section-by-section sheathing assessment: MC% readings, visual characterization of growth pattern, and targeted lab sampling where species or activity status is uncertain. Structural assessment of OSB and plywood sheathing for delamination or through-penetration. Sapstain documented separately from active mold growth.
Ventilation
💨Soffit Vent Clearance & Ridge Vent Assessment
Blown-in insulation that has buried eave bays, blocking soffit vent cross-flow, is cleared and baffled to maintain an airflow pathway from soffit to ridge. Ridge vent condition is assessed for blockage, damage, or inadequate design relative to roof square footage. Specific corrections documented in the written scope.
Fan Rerouting
💨Exhaust Fan Rerouting to Exterior
Improperly terminated fans rerouted to exterior. Insulated duct, exterior cap, sealed connections. Typically same-day correction in coordination with the mold treatment.
Treatment
🌳Borate Treatment & Encapsulant Application
HEPA vacuum then borate application on all accessible surfaces. Encapsulant application over treated surfaces where additional barrier is warranted. Both documented in the written scope.
Replacement
🔨Sheathing Replacement Where Structurally Needed
Individual section assessment for structural compromise. Replacement recommended only where structural assessment confirms it's needed. Roofing contractor coordination for sections requiring cover removal.
Clearance
✅Post-Remediation Clearance & MC% Verification
After treatment and ventilation correction, post-remediation sheathing MC% readings verify material is below threshold. Independent post-remediation air sampling from within the attic and from living spaces below confirms reduced spore counts in both zones. Written clearance report delivered.
