A safe, healthy learning environment is what every school board should be able to provide for
its students. When a school becomes sick on the inside, it can cause multiple health
effects such as allergic reactions, hypersensitivity, asthma and other respiratory problems.
Moisture problems in school buildings can be caused by a variety of conditions
such as poor control of rain and snow resulting in roof and flashing leaks, plumbing leaks, condensation, excess humidity, wet or damp construction activities, delayed or insufficient maintenance or tightly sealed buildings that do not allow moisture to easily escape
Uncontrolled moisture indoors can cause major damage to the building structure as well as furnishings, floors, walls and ceilings. If not properly eliminated, the moisture will trigger mold growth which not only damages the school facility, but can lead to health and performance problems for students and faculty.
It is important to identify and correct the water intrusion and/or causative moisture source and to decontaminate the area. Prescribed procedures must be followed to ensure that the mold will not return.
According to EnviroVantage, an environmental and specialty services contractor of Epping, N.H., “Indoor air quality should be taken seriously and if mold is a problem in your school, remediation should be considered immediately.”
