Mold Solutions by Cowleys Before & After Photos

This home in Freehold, NJ had extensive mold growth through the joists in the crawl space. We investigated and discovered that reason for the mold growth was due to high humidity levels. 

After identifying the conducive condition that caused the mold growth, we applied our EPA registered solution called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. This product attacks mold at its DNA and kills it instantly. Afterward, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. This product encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders mold non-allergenic and harmless. MAPS 2 is also moisture-sensitive and reactivates whenever it gets wet to prevent the return of mold.

Finally, we installed a commercial-grade Sani Dry dehumidifier to keep the crawl space dry, which is essential in preventing any further mold growth.

There was a pending sale of a home in Middletown, NJ. During the home inspection, a plumbing leak was found. The sellers immediately had the plumbing repaired, but, as often happens, a secondary problem developed. The water intrusion had triggered some mold growth. The homeowners contacted Mold Solutions By Cowleys to treat the mold so that the pending sale could proceed without delay. 

First, we equipped our personal protective equipment (PPE) and then treated the mold with an antimicrobial application called MAPS 1, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions. MAPS 1 is an EPA registered product that attacks mold on a cellular level and immediately kills it. Next, we used our mold stain remover and scrubbed away all the mold growth throughout the area.  Mold stains are a byproduct of mold growth and are not a health concern. Mold stains are purely cosmetic, but when there is mold growth in living areas of the home, the staining is unsightly and needs to be removed. 

Afterward, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. MAPS 2 is a moisture-sensitive application that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it harmless, inert, and non-allergenic. One of the best features of MAPS 2 is that it will reactivate whenever it gets wet to prevent future mold growth. With the mold gone and the areas looking as good as new, the pending sale could now proceed without delay. The sellers were happy, the buyers were happy, and the realtors were happy. Especially in time-critical situations like pending home sales!

This mold treatment job in Brick, NJ had us pulling down all the insulation as well as the old vapor barrier. We bagged it and then properly disposed of it. We first treated the areas of mold growth with our EPA-registered anti-microbial called MAPS 1. MAPS 1 attacks mold at its DNA and kills it immediately.

We then applied MAPS 2, which is our patented sealant that encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders the mold non-allergenic, inert, and harmless. Next, we applied our patented sealant called MAPS 2. Lastly, to control the humidity levels in the basement, we installed a Sedona dehumidifier. This will keep the humidity levels in the basement at an appropriate, safe, and comfortable level.

A homeowner in Middletown, NJ contacted Mold Solutions by Cowleys complaining of mold growth in his family room. He mentioned that the upstairs toilet had a leak in it and flooded the bathroom. Although the homeowner had the leak repaired, it wasn’t caught in time and mold had developed.

I equipped my personal protective equipment and began my inspection. Within minutes I spotted the mold growth on the ceiling. As I took a closer look I noticed that the drywall was saturated and damaged from the leak, meaning I would have to cut out the damaged portion. I spoke to the homeowner beforehand and mentioned that I would need to remove a portion of his ceiling. He agreed it was necessary and informed me that, since he was a contractor, he will replace the hole in the ceiling once I’m done.

I cut out the damaged drywall and began treating the entire room with an EPA register solution called MAPS. MAPS, which stands for Mold Abatement Polymer Solutions, is a two-component antimicrobial solution specially designed to not only kill mold but prevent any future mold from growing. The first component of MAPS I applied was MAPS 1, which targets the mold on a cellular level and kills it instantly. Once the solution dried I applied the second component — MAPS 2 which leaves a residual on the treated area that encapsulates the mold and is moisture sensitive to prevent any future mold from growing. 

These homeowners in Eatontown had their bathroom vent hose detach from the bathroom vent fan, and hot bathroom air was being belched straight into the attic pretty much every day someone was taking a nice, hot shower. This problem went unnoticed for about a year, resulting in significant mold growth all over the attic rafters and roof sheathing.

To help prevent mold growth in your home, it is important to move moist humid air out of the home before it can condense and lead to dangerous mold growth. It’s why we have exhaust systems for clothes dryers, attic ventilation fans, and bathroom ventilation fans. When any of these systems are not properly functioning and fail to move moist air out of the home or have been improperly installed, wood rot and other damage from moisture and the dangerous consequence of chronic moisture conditions, mold growth, often results. 

Once the problem was found, the homeowners immediately had the hose fixed. But they had a mold problem that needed to be resolved, so they contacted Mold Solutions By Cowleys to kill the mold. Since all of the building materials were structurally intact with no water damage and only had superficial mold growth, there was no need for a massive tear-out and renovation project. Instead, we were able to permanently remove the mold in less than a day with our treatment process that involves two separate products. 

First, we applied our EPA-registered anti-microbial, called MAPS 1, which targets mold at its DNA and kills it immediately. Next, we applied our patented polymer sealant called MAPS 2. This sealant is what makes our mold treatment process unique in the industry. MAPS 2 encapsulates the surface mold is growing on and renders it useless and non-allergenic. Additionally, MAPS 2 is moisture-sensitive and whenever it senses moisture, the sealant reactivates to prevent the return of any new mold growth in any of the treated areas.

Needless to say, the homeowner was quite relieved that his attic mold problem could be addressed and resolved so quickly. The lesson learned in these cases is to periodically check those seldom visited places in your home like your crawl space and attic to make sure that there are no mold issues or other hidden problems lurking above or below.