Re: Mold Prevention coatings applied during new construction

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On 9/28/04, Steve wrote:
> On 9/16/04, Todd wrote:
>> On 9/15/04, Tom wrote:
>>> On 9/08/04, Robert wrote:
>>>> On 9/07/04, John wrote:
>>>>> On 9/07/04, Mike wrote:
>>>>>> On 8/16/04, Norm Sherwood wrote:
>>>>>>> On 8/02/04, Ljc wrote:
>>>>>>>> I recently ran across a company called American Mold Guard.
>>>>>>>> (Irvine, CA). They provide a ten year warranty against mold
>>>>>>>> growth on the application of their anti-mold surface
>>>>>>>> coating product which is applied during new construction on
>>>>>>>> interior framing and walls. Has anyone heard of this
>>>>>>>> company or product? Does it make any sense...?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I have actually dealt with EnviroCare for my mold issues -
>>>>>>> Try them at www.ecoatcertified.com
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I have been using MicroShield for over 2 years now. You should
>>>>>> give them a call or look them up on line at
>>>>>> www.microshieldonline.com.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have read what many have said about the need to find the
>>>>> building defect and correct it and I couldn’t agree more.
>>>>>
>>>>> Although as a Director of Construction for a national builder I
>>>>> have many supers and many tradesmen involved in building my
>>>> homes
>>>>> and defects happen.
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been using the MicroShield pretreatment for 3 years now
>>>> on
>>>>> all of the homes built in my division and have tested the homes
>>>>> as much as 3 yrs after treatment after a water intrusion event.
>>>>> When called for any leak our protocol is to react to it within
>>>> 24
>>>>> hrs. We take every opportunity to test the product to determine
>>>>> its effectiveness.
>>>>>
>>>>> In an industry (production homebuilding) where everything is an
>>>>> option to control hard cost MicroShield is a standard. It is
>>>> the
>>>>> homebuyer’s decision to purchase a humidistat or a mechanical
>>>>> dehumidifier it is our responsibility as builders to provide
>>>> them
>>>>> with the most protection we can if the choose not to.
>>>>>
>>>>> To date using accredited testing labs the protective coating is
>>>>> still in place and is preventing microbial growth. While this
>>>> is
>>>>> not going to prevent all mold growth it will not allow mold to
>>>>> grow on any treated surface. I have surface mold growth on
>>>>> untreated drywall localized by the pre-treatment contained to a
>>>>> level 1 size area (10 sq ft or less) that can be easily removed
>>>>> with a control bag by our warranty techs that have been mold
>>>>> certified.
>>>>>
>>>>> We have saved our division countless dollars by minimizing our
>>>>> exposure. I consider it risk prevention. The last 2 years
>>>> with
>>>>> MicroShield we have spent $0 on mold remediation and an average
>>>>> of $650 on mold protection per home.
>>>>>
>>>>> We will continue to pre-treat all of our homes with MicroSield
>>>>> as we continue to train o supers ad tradesmen to produe the
>>>>> ever-elusive defect free production
>>>>>
>>>>> Look up MicroShield at www.microshieldonline.com I don’t think
>>>>> the others have been around as long and are definitely not as
>>>>> affordable.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I just looked at the microshield web site,there is one big problem
>>>> with this product. The 2 step application. As a builder, I need
>>>> a one and done application. I can't back up my mechanicals any
>>>> more than they already are. Plus, I don't want something that
>>>> will encapsulate the mold, I want it gone. I would never use the
>>>> microshield program, if you read the fine print on their warranty,
>>>> you could do alot better.
>>>
>>>
>>> I agree as a builder I want the mold gone as well.
>>>
>>> I just can’t afford the remediation cost involved with the removal of
>>> frame stage mold from all of the lumber in a Florida built home. The
>>> mold is on everything. The MicroShield pre-treatment program gives
>>> us something to hang or hat on as a pro-active builder.
>>>
>>> The MicroShield chemicals have been around for some 50 odd yrs for
>>> use in water restoration. The application and purpose are the same.
>>> Pre-Treat, Prevent, and Protect, against mold.
>>>
>>> The process is 2-steps, but they are both applied at the same time, 1
>>> right after the other. The first killing all of the mold and the 2nd
>>> encapsulating the treated surfaces. We call MicroShield once the
>>> frame inspection is complete and they pre-treat in about 2 hrs.
>>> (both steps)
>>>
>>> We have been using the MicroShield Pre-treatment system for about a
>>> yr and a half and our homebuyers love it. We have had absolutely no
>>> mold problems, questions, or concerns that could not be answered with
>>> a legitimate response. MicroShield has peovided us with training,
>>> protocol, field inspections, and 24 hr emergency response. Its not
>>> that the MicroShield warranty requires us to have a 24hr response but
>>> that the NYCHD Guidelines require it.
>>>
>>> Wether builders use MicroShield or any of the other pre-treatment
>>> companies out there all should be doing something pro-active to
>>> eliminate and respond to mold in our homes.
>>>
>>> I have found that it is the “Nay Sayers” that refuse to move forward
>>> in the industry that typically give the rest of us a black eye.
>>>
>>> Builder Tom
>>> Palm Coast Florida
>>
>> WOW
>> That was a lot said.
>>
>> I just want to add, "Stop talking about it and do something about it."
>>
>> The MicroShield system of pre-treatment is affordable and works. Why
>> close up your homes with known mold on the structure if you can do
>> something about it.
>>
>> As a purchasing manager I was the hardest to convince, but we have been
>> using the MicroShield pre-treatment for over 2 yrs now with absolutely
>> no problems.
>>
>> Unless you have tried it or at least listened to the MicroShield
>> presentation lets not knock what we know nothing about.
>>
>> Good luck in court if you continue to ignore the need to be proactive
>> about mold in your homes.
>>
>> Todd
>> Volusia Co, FL
>
>
> I ran across this site looking for additional information on mold
> prevention programs for builders. I was impressed with the exchanges.
>
> I may be looking for more information but I have also been using
> microshield for 2 yrs. I think that all of the high points about mold
> pretreatments have been addressed with the exception of 1. The
> homebuyer’s perspective.
>
> I have watched as our buyers have gone from high alert and concern to
> complete trust and acceptance. All because we provide them with the
> microshield literature and protection. Fully informing the buyer of how
> we are proactively addressing their concerns about mold has eliminated
> more issues than I can begin to describe.
>
> Weather it is a water intrusion issues that microshield inspects and
> treats or simply an issue of mold on the lumber during construction our
> supers and warranty techs have a plausible answer, microshield.
>
> I know it has improved us as a builder but it’s the customer awareness
> and appreciation of our proactive approach to their homes that counts for
> us.
>
> We have successfully separated ourselves from the competition by adding
> microshield to our team.
>
> Steve

3 hurricanes so far this year and no mold issues.

I owe it all to the mold pretreatment we use. I truly feel every builder
should be appying an antimicrobial.

We did get wet, we just didnt grow a house full of mold.

We sure put the product to the test.

Protect yourselves guys.

Georege H
Orlando

MicroShield