Freezing Pipes and Water Damage. Water is a unique substance. As with most materials, when water cools, its density increases and it settles to the bottom of a container. However, at 32º F, it expands and, therefore, its density decreases! … Continued
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Help Prevent Christmas Tree Fires
Christmas Tree Fires During the Holiday Season The Holiday Season is traditionally associated with lots of beautiful decorations, including lights, candles, wreaths, and Christmas trees to decorate homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association, Christmas trees, both real … Continued
Water Damage – The Benefits of Advanced Drying Techniques
Water Damage (Water Damage, Beaverton, OR) Whenever property is damaged by water, it is essential to dry that property and all contents as quickly and effectively as possible. In the past, restoration Contractors had few options available to them when … Continued
Water in Carpet and Pad – It’s What’s Left that Matters!
Water Damage Water Intrusion — it’s not how much you remove, but what you leave behind (water damage Gresham, OR). Beyond rapid response to a water intrusion, is the need for maximum extraction of water. Extraction involves removing standing, pooled, … Continued
Multiple Level Water Damage
Today’s Homes more sensitive to Water damage Vancouver, WA and Mold Damage Vancouver, WA. Today’s homes are being constructed to be as energy efficient as possible subjecting them to certain risks pertaining to water damage Vancouver, WA) and mold damage … Continued
Indoor Air Quality
Winter Concerns (mold damage and smoke damage) For most of the country, winter has arrived – and are you breathing in mold (mold damage Portland) or smoke (smoke damage Portland) particles or other types of dust! And when the winter … Continued
Furnace Puffbacks
“Furnace puff-back” is talking about the explosion of soot shooting out into the home. This is due to malfunction in the fire chamber. A furnace is made to join fuel and oxygen in a balanced mix that causes control combustion. … Continued
The Three- Day Drying Myth 3 of 3
Some questions to ask when working with a restoration Professional. If they are certified they will be able to answer these. What materials were affected by the water, and how were they tested? · Where is the test site located … Continued
The Three- Day Drying Myth 2 of 3
When insurance agents and Restoration professionals, start believing that in 3 days the structure will be dried back to normal, it can cause serious problems. It could cause that to be the standard. Companies would start having to guarantee the … Continued
The Three- Day Drying Myth 1 of 3
A recent trend has started among insurance and several restoration companies that a wet structure can be fully dried in 3 days time. A restoration professional might say this as a tactic to gain more adjusters, thus leading to more … Continued
