The challenge
- Mold on the ceiling material and in the insulation above
- Overhead work above a finished room
- Contaminated material that had to come down without spreading spores
Local project case study
Ceiling Mold Remediation in Altadena
Mold on the back of a ceiling and in the insulation above it. Here is how our Pasadena-area crew contained the room and removed it.
- Altadena, CA
- (626) 723-3981
- CategoryMold remediation
- LocationAltadena, CA
- PropertyHome
- Handled byGreen Planet Restoration of Pasadena
Project summary
Mold had grown on the back of a ceiling and into the insulation above it. Our Pasadena-area crew set up containment, opened the ceiling, removed the moldy panels and insulation, cleaned the framing and applied an antimicrobial treatment before repairs.
- Project type
- Mold remediation
- Location
- Altadena, CA
- Area affected
- Ceiling, insulation and ceiling framing
- Local branch
- Green Planet Restoration of Pasadena
Our response
- Containment set up around the room
- Ceiling opened and affected material removed
- Contaminated insulation pulled out and bagged
- Ceiling framing cleaned
- Antimicrobial treatment applied to the framing
The result
- Moldy ceiling and insulation removed
- Clean, treated framing ready for a new ceiling
Photos from this job
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Common questions
What causes mold in a ceiling?
Usually a roof leak, a plumbing leak from above, or condensation in the attic. The moisture soaks the drywall and insulation from above.
Does moldy insulation have to be replaced?
Yes. Insulation holds moisture and spores and cannot be cleaned, so it is removed and replaced.
Dealing with something like this?
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