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
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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
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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
CAN WE SAVE THE CARPET? 6 of 6
Proper training is the key. Every water damage situation is different. There are varying circumstances that determine whether the carpet can or should be saved. Its age, condition, the type of installation and quality of material are all factors that … Continued
CAN WE SAVE THE CARPET? 5 of 6
Category-3 (black water) A Category-3 (black water) is water that is grossly contaminated – containing pathogenic or other harmful agents and materials. Examples of this type of loss include sewage; toilet backflows that originate beyond the toilet trap (regardless … Continued
CAN WE SAVE THE CARPET? 4 of 6
Category-2 Category-2 (“grey” water) is not a clean water source since it contains contaminates with the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if swallowed or contacted. This would typically include overflow from washing machines or dishwashers, toilet overflows with no … Continued
CAN WE SAVE THE CARPET? 3 of 6
DETERMINING CATEGORY OF LOSS The first step professional mitigation companies take is determining the category of water damage as follows: Category-1 (“clean” water) A Category-1 loss is from a clean water source and has not come in contact with materials … Continued
CAN WE SAVE THE CARPET? 2 of 6
CAUTIONING CUSTOMERS As with any property damage, health and safety is of primary importance. The customer should be cautioned about slipping and falling on wet flooring, electrical hazards, contaminated water, and falling debris such as drywall or acoustical ceiling tiles. … Continued