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A full remediation project is not a single trade. It is a coordinated sequence — containment established by SBG, mechanical and material removal performed by partner trades inside that containment, structural cleaning, clearance, system reinstallation, and finally reconstruction. Sick Building Group manages every handoff. Partner trades work inside the engineering controls SBG sets, in the order the protocol requires, verified at each stage before the next one begins.
Partner trades do not wait outside until remediation is done. In a full-scope project, the HVAC contractor removes ductwork inside containment before structural cleaning starts. The insulation crew pulls contaminated material before SBG cleans the framing. After written clearance, trades return in sequence to reinstall. Anthony Denatala oversees every handoff — no contractor enters or exits the project out of order. You call one number. We manage the rest.
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The HVAC system is off for the entire duration of the project — from containment setup through the 4-hour post-SPC air scrubber hold. On full-scope projects, the environmental HVAC contractor enters the active containment zone to remove ductwork and mechanical components before SBG structural cleaning begins, then returns after written clearance to reinstall, clean, or replace the system before air is reintroduced to the space.
Duct cleaning or replacement is mandatory on every SBG Standard and Legacy protocol. SBG coordinates the contractor and sequences the work — it is never left to the homeowner to arrange independently.
Moisture intrusion is always the root cause — not the mold. When bulk water entry, hydrostatic pressure, or failed perimeter drainage is identified during the forensic inspection, SBG coordinates a licensed waterproofing contractor to correct the source before any encapsulation or vapor control work begins.
Encapsulation is always last. Waterproofing and drainage correction must be complete and verified before a vapor barrier goes down — sealing over an active water problem is the most common encapsulation mistake in the industry.
Wet or contaminated insulation is removed during remediation — it cannot be dried, treated, or left in place. Once the structure is clean and cleared, a licensed insulation contractor installs new material correctly specified for the space: batt, blown, or spray-applied depending on the building assembly.
Insulation selection is tied directly to the building assembly and moisture control strategy. SBG specifies the type and placement — the insulation contractor installs to that specification.
Material removal is part of remediation. Getting the home back to livable condition requires licensed reconstruction contractors who understand the sequence — they do not enter the space until SBG has issued a written clearance. Every rebuild trade is coordinated to follow in the correct order.
Reconstruction does not begin until written clearance is confirmed. No exceptions. Any contractor who rebuilds before clearance is verified is working against the remediation — SBG does not allow that sequence on a coordinated project.
Long-term moisture intrusion damages more than wood — it compromises concrete, masonry, and structural steel. When the forensic inspection identifies foundation movement, masonry deterioration, or compromised structural members, SBG coordinates a licensed structural contractor to assess and repair before the remediation scope is finalized.
Structural work is assessed during the forensic inspection phase. If a structural issue is identified that changes the remediation scope, SBG issues a written change order before any additional work begins.
The SBG Process
Partner trades are not handed a job after SBG leaves. They enter the project at the right moment, work inside the engineering controls SBG has established, and hand back to SBG before the next phase begins. Every handoff is verified in writing. The sequence below reflects how a full-scope SBG project actually runs.
Anthony inspects the property, maps the moisture source, and identifies which building systems are involved. The written protocol defines every trade needed, in what order, and to what standard. Partner scopes are assigned here — before the first piece of containment goes up.
SBG builds and owns the containment from start to finish. Critical barriers, negative air machines, HEPA filtration, decontamination chambers, and access controls are in place before any material is disturbed. The environment inside the containment is controlled and documented throughout the project.
Where the protocol requires it, the environmental HVAC contractor enters the active containment zone to remove HVAC equipment, ductwork, or mechanical components before structural cleaning begins. Partner crews are trained to work within containment protocol. SBG maintains engineering controls throughout.
Insulation, affected substrates, and contaminated building materials are removed by the appropriate trade inside the engineering controls SBG has established. Demo debris is double-bagged at the point of removal and exits through the decontamination chamber. SBG documents conditions at each stage.
With affected material removed, SBG performs the structural cleaning sequence — HEPA vacuum, oxidative hydrogen peroxide treatment, antimicrobial application, and a final HEPA pass. This is SBG's core work. It begins only after the removal prerequisites are complete and verified.
Air sampling is performed while containment is still up. Written clearance is issued when results meet the protocol standard. No reinstallation, reconstruction, or system reestablishment begins before this step. The clearance document is provided to the client and any involved insurer.
After written clearance, trades re-enter for reinstallation in the correct order — insulation first, then HVAC system components, then any mechanical or environmental controls. Each reinstall is sequenced so that no trade installs into a space that is not yet ready to receive it.
Small Particulate Cleaning — the Legacy Protocol — follows reinstallation and precedes any reconstruction. Settled mold fragments, demo dust, and fine debris are removed from the living environment using the HEPA Pizza and HEPA Sandwich sequencing matched to each surface type. The HVAC system remains off through the 4-hour post-clean air scrubber hold.
Drywall, framing repair, finish carpentry, and surface work follow SPC. Reconstruction contractors work in a clean, cleared environment. No finish work goes over an uncleared substrate.
The HVAC system is the last thing returned to service. The environmental HVAC contractor verifies the system, confirms the duct network is clean and sealed, and restores operation. SBG confirms final conditions before the project is closed.
You don't need to find the waterproofing contractor, schedule the HVAC company, or coordinate the rebuild timeline. Call Anthony and it's handled.
(404) 268-0979 Anthony Denatala, CMRS · Sick Building Group, LLC · Kennesaw, GA