In March we discussed how rugs impacted by a disaster can often be salvaged. This type of restoration requires careful pre-qualification with all parties due to the many variables in the disaster loss, rug dyes, construction, etc.
In recent years many restoration companies have begun concentrating time and resources on the contents processing portion of our industry, of which pack outs are a major factor.
A few years ago I was asked by the International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) to review their International Existing Building Code. They were interested in my take on the section related to ventilation and mechanical systems, and wondered if I would provide comment from a property restoration and remediation contractor’s perspective.
People change for many reasons, sometimes from a desire to be something different, more often due to discomfort. Companies are no different than individuals. It has been said you must “Change or die.” Thank goodness this is more relevant in business situations than in real life.
Have you ever taken the time to really think about why you keep taking the “opportunity” to work with agents, adjusters and insurance companies? A lot of restoration contractors think about it, but only when they are emotionally involved in a loss and their blood pressure is about to go through the roof!
How to achieve the best evaporation rates is a subject of great confusion. Drying materials requires attention to a number of different variables; each of these variables has a profound influence on evaporation rates and no one variable provides the complete solution.
Cleaner labels serve a variety of functions including; providing directions for product usage, displaying health warnings and acting as a marketing device to entice potential buyers with eye catching graphics and/or wording.
by MarkRobertson
Click the button below to subscribe to our free newsletter.
Subscribe Now!
Subscribe today to Restorat- ion & Remed- iation magazine the all-inclusive resource for professionals engaged in water damage and structural drying; fire and smoke damage; contaminant and pollutant abatement and disaster response.
