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Remediation & Restoration Guides
7 guidesMold remediation in Texas follows state rules from TDLR, and a good project looks at the whole home, including the HVAC system. These guides explain the standards, the testing and the reasons some Austin homes still have problems after a remediation is signed off.
Start with What Is the IICRC S520, and How It Fits With Texas Mold Rules, then read Mold Testing: What Each Method Can and Can't Tell You and Why a Remediated Home Can Still Have Mold Problems.
Coils, drain pans and ductwork often need their own attention during a mold project, and our HVAC restoration page explains how the HVAC side is restored alongside a licensed remediation contractor.
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Remediation & RestorationIs It Safe to Stay in Your Home During Mold Remediation?Often yes for smaller jobs that are sealed off with containment, but large projects, HVAC work or sensitive household members may mean staying elsewhere.
Remediation & RestorationShould You Run Your AC After Water Damage?Usually yes, if the HVAC system stayed dry, because the AC pulls moisture out of the house; hold off if water or mold reached…
Remediation & RestorationWhat to Do in the First 48 Hours After a Water LeakStop the water, make the area safe, document the damage and get everything drying fast, since the EPA says drying within 24 to 48…
Remediation & RestorationU.S. Army Corps of Engineers Case Study: Pure Maintenance Dry-Fog ProcessA U.S. Army ERDC study tested Pure Maintenance's two-step dry-fog process in two vacant Fort Campbell buildings and found large, immediate drops in airborne…- Remediation & RestorationMold Testing: What Each Method Can and Can’t Tell YouNo single mold test gives a complete picture of your home. Air samples, tape lifts and swabs, dust-based DNA tests like ERMI and HERTSMI,…
Remediation & RestorationWhy a “Remediated” Home Can Still Have Mold ProblemsA home can pass a remediation clearance test and still have mold problems if the moisture source wasn't fixed, humidity stays high, or spores…
Remediation & RestorationWhat Is the IICRC S520, and How It Fits With Texas Mold RulesThe IICRC S520 is a voluntary industry standard of care for professional mold remediation. In Texas, the legal requirements come from TDLR and its…
