Case Studies
Real independent mold and building science investigations, presented with methodology, findings, and technical reasoning intact. New investigations are added regularly as we complete field work across South Florida.
Musty Odor Investigation Reveals Contamination Inside an HVAC System and Ductwork
A persistent whole-house musty odor led to documentation of visible contamination and suspected microbial growth inside the air handler, evaporator coil, insulation, plenum and ductwork.
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Post-Remediation Verification Failure After Multi-Story Water Damage in Coconut Creek, FL
An independent PRV inspection at a five-story condominium found remaining mold contamination after professional remediation, resulting in a failed clearance and a recommendation for additional corrective work before reconstruction.
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Concealed Wall Cavity Mold From Moisture Intrusion in Aventura, FL
Moisture mapping, thermal imaging, indoor air quality testing, and a video borescope wall cavity inspection uncover hidden microbial growth that air sampling alone did not reveal.
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Deteriorated Plenum Tape Adhesive Allows Contaminated Air Into a Weston, Florida HVAC System
Thermal imaging, moisture mapping, and direct inspection of a garage-located air handler reveal how failed plenum tape adhesive let garage air, dust, and mold spores into a home's duct system.
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A 120-Room Hotel Assessment, Traced to Its Origin
A property-wide moisture and mold failure pattern across every room, traced back to a single repeated construction defect at the PTAC sleeve penetration.
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