Re: Mold Prevention coatings applied during new construction

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On 10/13/04, George H wrote:
> 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

Well "George" just what is this mirical antimicrobial that you are using.
We would all like to know.

Rick

Microshield