Assured is the leader in indoor air quality for the educational sector. Our broad range of services includes;
Continuing Eduation classes,
O&M training,
full range environmental services and our proprietary,
patent pending IEQ survey which eliminates excessive sampling while pinpointing areas of concern.
Assured's team of scientists can help you to avoid a public relations disaster by meeting with parents and faculty to discuss any issues related to indoor air quality at your school.
This hall flooded. Where did the water go? Did you notice the buckling wall panels?
The water became trapped in the wall cavity. Costly mold remediation was the only way to resolve the poor indoor air quality problems at this school.
Indoor Environmental Building Survey
Asthma has become the most prevalent chronic childhood disease and the number one cause of absenteeism. Allergies are on a dramatic increase and children account for more than 85% of the new cases treated annually.Both can be and are triggered by poor indoor air quality.To help school administrators locate the sources and causes of these costly contaminants, Assured has pioneered a (patent-pending) systematic, computer-assisted investigative process called Indoor Environmental Building Survey (IEBS).
87.4% accurate.
Very inexpensive. IEBS will examine the building as a whole, pinpointing the areas which will require further investigation, while eliminating excessive & unnecessary sampling costs.
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints.
There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to control indoor mold growth is to control moisture.
If mold is a problem in your home or school, you must clean up the mold and eliminate sources of moisture.
Fix the source of the water problem or leak to prevent mold growth.
Reduce indoor humidity (to 30-60% ) to decrease mold growth by: venting bathrooms, dryers, and other moisture-generating sources to the outside; using air conditioners and de-humidifiers; increasing ventilation; and using exhaust fans whenever cooking, dishwashing, and cleaning.
Clean and dry any damp or wet building materials and furnishings within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.
Clean mold off hard surfaces with water and detergent, and dry completely. Absorbent materials such as ceiling tiles, that are moldy, may need to be replaced.
Prevent condensation: Reduce the potential for condensation on cold surfaces (i.e., windows, piping, exterior walls, roof, or floors) by adding insulation.
In areas where there is a perpetual moisture problem, do not install carpeting (i.e., by drinking fountains, by classroom sinks, or on concrete floors with leaks or frequent condensation).
Molds can be found almost anywhere; they can grow on virtually any substance, providing moisture is present. There are molds that can grow on wood, paper, carpet, and foods.
