Re: Mold Prevention coatings applied during new construction

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On 10/13/04, Rick S wrote:
> 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

Well Rick at the risk of sounding like an advertisement. It is Microshield.

I would'nt build a house without it. I suggest you don't either.

You really can't afford not to microshield your homes.

Steve

MicroShield