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Home » water mitigation

Articles Tagged with ''water mitigation''

FEMA claims

National Flood Program Requirements for Flood Damage Estimates

Estimating damages after the deluge.
John Postava
May 18, 2017
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The basics needed to prepare flood estimates in a proper and acceptable format for flood adjusters and the federal auditors who review NFIP claims.  
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Moisture content test

Meaningful Understanding: Moisture & Vapor in Concrete

Andrew Rynhart
May 4, 2017
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In the restoration industry, the level of understanding of moisture in building materials is generally very high. However, there is a tendency to treat concrete with suspicion and it is not uncommon for waivers to be used to reduce liability for the drying contractor.


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Photos courtesy of Schaper’s Flood House

Expanding the Use of Flood Houses for Restoration and Remediation Training

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 2, 2017
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Flood houses offer a unique way for restoration companies to train employees on drying methods and equipment before sending them out to a real water loss.


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Restoring Success: The Oddball Tools in a Restorer's Toolbox

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
March 2, 2017
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There is skill involved in adding and evolving your restoration toolbox and you should select, employ, and understand your tools and equipment deliberately.
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sewage backup

Sewage Cleanup: Smelly, Challenging ... & Profitable When Done Right

Mark Gibson
January 4, 2017
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“Sucking sewage” may not be the most glamorous of occupations, but it can certainly be profitable.
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best of 2016

R&R's Most Popular Articles, Columns & Videos from 2016

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
December 26, 2016
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Let's take a journey back through the most popular R&R content from 2016!


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Four Steps for Better Success: A Look Inside Rainbow International's SureStart Franchisee Training

April Scarlett
October 20, 2016
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Training at Rainbow has four components, including online training, technical (IICRC) training, business training, and the field training partner program.
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drying with heat

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 1)

Understanding the difference between heat energy and temperature
Larry Carlson Mike Steffes
June 15, 2016
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Learn how heat works and how to get past some common heat related mistakes.
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flooded home

Finding that "Sweet Spot" in Heat Drying during Restoration (Part 2)

Heat science, and day-to-day use of heat on restoration drying jobs
Larry Carlson Mike Steffes
June 15, 2016
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Understanding the science helps you develop the art.
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Avoiding Demolition During Water Damage Restoration

Avoiding Demolition During Water Damage Restoration

John Swahn
June 13, 2016
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Over the past 23 years, I have made a lot of mistakes, but with each I learned something new about running a business. One of my important lessons was to demo or not to demo.


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