Mold and Bacteria in Acoustical Ceiling Tiles Moves New Ceiling Tiles LLC to Urg

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Mold and Bacteria in Acoustical Ceiling Tiles Moves New Ceiling

Tiles LLC to Urge Ban Against Use

Wherever drop ceilings are used - in schools, hospitals and other

facilities, the public is exposed to preventable health hazards.

Eworldwire (press release) - Succasunna,NJ*

http://newsroom.eworldwire.com/view_release.php?id=17827

HOUSTON/EWORLDWIRE/Oct. 30, 2007 --- When construction over the last

several decades resulted in buildings that are tightly sealed, it

also resulted in a lack of adequate ventilation for acoustical

ceiling tiles, leading to moisture buildup - the root cause of mold

and Sick Building Syndrome (SBS).

Around for less than 100 years, the real problems with drop ceilings

with porous (acoustical) ceiling tiles are only just coming under

scrutiny by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Reports

generated by the EPA indicated that indoor levels of pollutants are

often higher or significantly higher than outdoor levels - nearly

100 percent higher. The EPA links sick buildings to an estimated

loss of $61 billion a year from employee absenteeism, medical costs,

reduced productivity and lower earnings.

Toxic mold and volatile organic compounds - found in the chemicals

used to manufacture and prepare many building materials - can make

toxic materials of varying potency. Moisture levels and temperature

contribute to evaporation of chemicals into the air and when

structures are improperly built or ventilated, indoor air develops

toxicity, aside from the issue of growth of bacteria in the porous

ceiling tiles. Speedy, poor construction and improper landscaping or

water drainage, along with a lack of education about materials and

ventilation and adherence to proper building standards, and a

workforce unskilled in proper maintenance are frequently associated

with mold problems.

PVC ceiling tiles address the issues associated with porous ceiling

tiles:

.. Decreasing SBS and the contributing factors of bacterial, mold and

mildew growth

.. 100% Waterproof so will not water stain

.. Will not bow, bend, sag, or warp

.. Easy to maintain using soap and water

.. Easy to install - available in standard sizes and cuts easily

Said New Ceiling Tiles' President Jerry Wilhite, " Often the issues

from moisture are clearly visible - the result of a leak. Cleaning

ceiling tiles is only superficial at best and is only good for one

side, with effects of the surface cleaning lasting for only 30 days

or so. What's important to note is that ceiling tiles can have

mildew, mold and bacteria long before damage is observed. Chances

are that by the time signs are visible, mold, mildew and bacteria

have already grown in the tile and are already being circulated by

the ventilation system. "

To review additional details about PVC ceiling tiles and their

potential for use in a specific environment, visit

http://www.newceilingtiles.com.