Bathroom remodel question

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I have MCS and severe sensitivities to black mold/mycotoxins. I've

been living in an apartment and am finally having much needed work

done. The shower has a lot of mildew, but when a mold guy came out,

he said it didn't look like there was water behind the tiles, perhaps

just in the caulk and grout. Although it's impossible to know what's

really behind there until the tile is removed.

So here's the question:

Do I have a regular contractor demo the bathroom/shower/etc and use

all the safe materials I bought, but he would not be doing ANY

containment, etc unless I tell him what/how,etc...?

or

do I have the mold remediation company (good reputation) come in and,

for a lot more money of course, set up a whole sealed, neg air

pressure, contained situation in the very small bathroom (not sure

how they do that in such a small space), and then they would also do

the tile work? My biggest concern with having them do it is that I

worry that the equipment they'll bring in, even the plastic sheets,

could be contaminated with black mold from someone else's

contaminated home...and so even if I don't have a problem now, this

could cause a problem for me, as I'm that sensitive.

Any experience? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks

Jill

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ask the mold remediation to use new plastic sheeting if this is the route which

you choose.

jbeansved <Jsverdlove@...> wrote: I have MCS and severe

sensitivities to black mold/mycotoxins. I've

been living in an apartment and am finally having much needed work

done. The shower has a lot of mildew, but when a mold guy came out,

he said it didn't look like there was water behind the tiles, perhaps

just in the caulk and grout. Although it's impossible to know what's

really behind there until the tile is removed.

So here's the question:

Do I have a regular contractor demo the bathroom/shower/etc and use

all the safe materials I bought, but he would not be doing ANY

containment, etc unless I tell him what/how,etc...?

or

do I have the mold remediation company (good reputation) come in and,

for a lot more money of course, set up a whole sealed, neg air

pressure, contained situation in the very small bathroom (not sure

how they do that in such a small space), and then they would also do

the tile work? My biggest concern with having them do it is that I

worry that the equipment they'll bring in, even the plastic sheets,

could be contaminated with black mold from someone else's

contaminated home...and so even if I don't have a problem now, this

could cause a problem for me, as I'm that sensitive.

Any experience? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks

Jill

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In a message dated 9/13/06 9:48:16 A.M. Atlantic Daylight Time,

Jsverdlove@... writes:

Hi Jill,

I've never had to have this type of work done but I know I would go with the

remediation company!! Knowing what I know I wouldn't want just anyone

doing the work without understanding the damage that mycotoxins can do. If not

contained you run into a tremendous risk of mycotoxins floating all throughout

your house. Mycotoxins are what make us very sick. I'm not an expert but I

remember reading somewhere that hundreds of mycotoxins can fit on the tip of

one pinhead! So if just an inch of mold is disturbed and not contained that is

a lot of mycotoxins floating into your system! If you think they would reuse

plastic sheets then tell them you want them to use new ones or offer to buy

them yourself.

I'm not working and I know how difficult it is not to have extra money.

However, if I had to remove the tiles in my bathroom I know I would find a way

and do it correctly.

Sue

do I have the mold remediation company (good reputation) come in and,

for a lot more money of course, set up a whole sealed, neg air

pressure, contained situation in the very small bathroom (not sure

how they do that in such a small space), and then they would also do

the tile work? My biggest concern with having them do it is that I

worry that the equipment they'll bring in, even the plastic sheets,

could be contaminated with black mold from someone else's

contaminated home...and so even if I don't have a problem now, this

could cause a problem for me, as I'm that sensitive.

Any experience? Thoughts? Ideas?

Thanks

Jill