Here is some helpful info for those who are doing some of their own plumbing improvements. Always remember, these are helpful hints and not necessarily the fix to correct your water flow issues. Please contact me if this sounds like … Continued
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Health Concerns of Toxic Chinese Drywall- 3 of 3
If someone has health questions or problems related to Toxic Chinese Drywall, they should contact their healthcare provider for evaluation and assistance. If restoration work is required, it is important to call a professional mitigation/restoration company such as PuroClean. PuroClean … Continued
Health Concerns of Toxic Chinese Drywall- 2 of 3
Investigation shows that Toxic Chinese Drywall is a wide-scale problem. Importation dates are between 2000 and 2007, but installation of these materials could have occurred after that time. Chinese drywall has been used throughout the states of California, Florida, Georgia, … Continued
Health Concerns of Toxic Chinese Drywall 1 of 3
There have been a number of news articles recently reporting cases of Toxic Chinese Drywall. “Toxic” may be a bit of a media overstatement, but several independent laboratories have confirmed the presence of harmful fumes emanating from Chinese-made drywall. In … Continued
Continuing Effect of Water Damage Saturation- 2 of 2
Damage Caused Within Hours Furniture that has direct contact with water will start to delaminate/swell causing the legs to split. When wood starts to swell it will cause the finish to crack. Gypsum board and drywall will swell and disintegrate. … Continued
Continuing Effect of Water Damage Saturation- 1 of 2
It is important to remember, when dealing with water damage, the longer excess water is exposed the more damage it will cause. Water will start to be absorbed into its surroundings causing them to swell, split, and dissolve. This will … Continued
Drying Inside the Wall- 3 of 3
Plaster walls present a unique challenge. They dry much slower than gypsum drywall, but the price to replace plaster is quite high. Therefore, drying is usually a more cost-effective and better option than removal. Special techniques such as tenting and … Continued
Drying Inside the Wall- 2 of 3
Another common impediment to drying is insulation. A wall may contain fiberglass (with or without backing material), spray foam, or blown-in insulation. Each of these materials presents its own special needs in the drying process. Blown-in fiberglass or cellulose insulation … Continued
Drying Inside the Wall- 1 of 3
Water intrusion and plumbing leaks can leave property owners with wet walls – and insurance professionals with claims. A key question arises: is it necessary to remove the wall? Traditionally, restoration practices called for the complete removal and replacement of … Continued
Mold Remediation
A licensee should obtain a basic understanding of what constitutes the processing of a mold remediation project according to the newest industry standards. Mold Remediation will be discussed following specific definitions and criteria established by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning … Continued
