3 Steps for Repairing Discolored Ceiling Tiles

4/19/2018 (Permalink)

Ceiling Mold Damage

You may not think of discolored ceiling tiles at your Brooklyn, NY, business property as anything to be concerned about. However, staining may be an indication of problems that could add up to major costs later. Tile mold and other stains caused by an abundance of moisture might be causing damage to your building’s ceiling. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to resolve the problem and prevent many long-term issues in the future.

1. Note the Nature of the Staining

Before you can have your ceiling repaired, noting what type of tile discoloration you are seeing may help water damage and restoration specialists resolve the issue faster. Light brown, irregular stains may be a sign of a slow leak in your roof, while green or black stains might be tile mold from previous or unseen water damage. Take photos if possible, and let your restoration specialists know how many rooms are affected.

2. Move Equipment and Employees

Even if you cannot see a ceiling leak, it may be affecting the room it is in. If the discoloration is mold, employee activity may be disturbing patches and sending additional spores into the air, where they can travel through your building’s ventilation system and settle elsewhere. You may want to move equipment and employees away from the area until the restoration crew arrives.

3. Ask Questions

Water damage techs may advise you on what is causing the discolorations on your ceiling tile and offer you remediation options. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about the repair process and how they plan to handle any mold issues they uncover. If the problem is a slow leak, you might want to ask your techs if you will require separate roof repair or if they can handle it.

There may be several reasons why your Brooklyn, NY, commercial building’s ceiling tiles are stained. Tile mold, slow leaks and other issues may be present; however, quick remediation is possible when you know which steps to take.

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