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Negative air pressure
Setting up containment with an air scrubber so air is pulled from the work area through a HEPA filter and exhausted, leaving the work area at lower pressure than the rooms around it. That keeps dust and mold spores inside the plastic during demolition and mold work.
Common questions
What does "Negative air pressure" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Setting up containment with an air scrubber so air is pulled from the work area through a HEPA filter and exhausted, leaving the work area at lower pressure than the rooms around it. That keeps dust and mold spores inside the plastic during demolition and mold work.
Where does "Negative air pressure" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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