Construction/dust advice
Started by Village
about 15 years ago
Posts: 240
Member since: Dec 2008
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We are tearing out our built-ins, cleaning our AC units and then rebuilding wood built-ins (FYI: if any of your contractors suggest sheetrock built-ins, do not agree, they are very conducive to mold as we've learned the hard way). Does anyone have any advice on limiting or cleaning up construction dust, etc? Our 4 units are against the walls/windows and we will move as much stuff away from them as possible but it is not feasible to empty the entire apartment. Any tips? Many many thanks!!
plastic sheathing, lots of it. Not 1 mil either and then hire a post construction cleaning company
Can you explain why sheetrock built-ins are conducive to mold? That just doesnt make sense
Use wet microfiber cloths to remove the dust. You can even get a version that fits on a sponge mop. Significantly reduces airborne dust while cleaning.
Does anyone know of a post construction clean up company?
Sheetrock is partially made of paper - mold likes paper. The AC units create condensation, which is then trapped by the sheetrock - and the paper components make that environment mold-friendly. At least that is what I have been told.
Primer's right - plastic sheathing. Make your guys use the kind with zippers in the middle, and be rigorous about making sure the zippers are closed.
Village,
Did they use sheetrock to make radiator covers? Then I agree. I have never even seen or heard about someone doing that.
Village, email me and I will give you two cleaning co that I use. primerenovations@mac.com
Front Porch, good idea. The zippers are sold at Janovic Paints and are very easy to install
Post construction clean up crew....like New York's Little Elves. It's the only way.
Prime - Yes, the entire built-ins are sheetrock. It was a terrible mistake. I will contact you for the clean up crew - thanks very much!