7333 BEVERLY LN 2017-11-22 - Laserfiche WebLink

� ! � c Temperah�re and Humidity Inside 74 F 47%H Outside 44 F 90%H Tluec air samples were collected utilizing 37mni air-o-cell au•-trap cassettes. Thc cassettes wez•e analyzed for mold and particulates. No mold was found in the outside sample. Five species were found inside the unit. One species was signifcant and dominated #he iesults. That species was Aspergillus/Penicillium. It is faund where significant moistt�re has been present over an extended period and is usually tlie dominant species. Cladospoxiutn and Scoptxlariopsis were found in tlze c�ining area in significant quantities but much lowez• than Penicillium. The quaiitity of Pei�icillii�m could cause negative health issues with sensitive people at miiumum. Amorphous particulates were elevated in the unit. This suggests a water evetit has occur�•ed or is present. Soot was present at a higl�er level in the dining roon� compared to the bedroom and the outside suggesting pooz• au• circulation. Dander was present in the bedroom and d'uutig room at a significant level but not out of the no�mal range. This data also suggests poor air circulation. Conclusions Water fi•om deck and sidewalk cleaning has intruded into the tanit over time and presently has saturated a poi�tion of the carpet and inside the wall. Evidence suggests this condition is ongoing. It is the likely source of tha high mold quantities in the unit. Of furiher concern is the conditioz� of the wail inside spaces and the backside of the gypsum wallboard. The signiiicant znold odor suggests rot and moid is Iikely inside the wall space. rui�ther investigation is recomznended. Should this be the case, remcdiation, treannent and repaiz•s sho�tld be performed as soon as possible. The water leakage associated with the deck appeais to be intermittent and weatl�er dependent. Assessment of the caulk and deck flastung aiong with reinediation and repairs is recommended. If thez•e is significant water intrusion and ro# damage, ffus could also be contributing to the interior air quality issues. T�.e wet areas around the bedroom windows are also ��ecommended for assessment. Significant da�nage to the s#ructure can occur if this is nat taken care of. It cannoi be ruied out as a conh•ibu#or to the indoor au quality issues. Recommendations • Cease cleaning the decks and walkways with direct sp�•ay hoses. This unit along with the decks is not likely the only area that is affected. • Purge the air inside fl�e apar[ment with 100 air clianges of fresh air. Use fans and aix• znovez•s to keep dead spots to a minimum. • Use I IEPA air scilibbel•s {at least two) to sczlib the au in tlie apartment contuivally. '� ES J1.S