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Updated about 7 years ago, 12/14/2017

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Tommy Hopkins
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
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Cellulose Wall Insulation in Houston flooded home

Tommy Hopkins
Pro Member
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
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Looking for thoughts on a home that flooded during Hurricane Harvey with Cellulose Wall Insulation.

The Facts:

Townhome unit took on 4 feet of water and sat for 2 weeks (not sure of time line for water height over those 2 weeks, but think it sat for at least 1 week at 4 feet). 

Manditory evacuation while flooded.

This is a 2 story townhome with a shared wall.

Sheet rock and cellulose insulation were 98% removed up to about 7 feet after 2 weeks when owner allowed back in unit.  Cellulose seems to be sticking a bit to brick and studs/nails.  Work done by family not professionals.

Barrier between units is fire board (not brick) and from the looks of it I assume it is far from air tight.

Neighbor on shared wall showed me that he had treated for mold and offered free help to this owner, but she refused.  He was not happy she did not allow him to help as he is also concerned about mold spreadding from her unit to his unit.

Electricity is off so AC not able to run and circulate air.

Concerns:

Unit sat without being sprayed since Harvey  3 1/2 months ago.

Mold spores traveling through out the home that I would never be able to get remove completely.   That is, mold traveling into walls up stairs and attic where there is also Cellulose Insulation.   What if mold travels to neighbors unit somehow?

Obviously it should be professionally checked for mold, sprayed to kill what they can access and I get some cerficication it is mold free.  But that seems to be a spot in time check right now.   I'm asking if that could/should be the end of it.  

It all comes down to risk.  I'm asking just what is my risk exposure to mold here?

Thanks

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