In the disaster recovery and restoration world, the media used for blasting is determinative to project outcome. Many historic buildings have delicate surfaces that often require a softer media. In the cases of disaster recovery, how to remove soot, coal, char and other unwanted items without damaging the structure has always been the center of discussions.
This Q&A between R&R Editor-in-Chief Michelle Blevins and ARS Restoration Specialists Branch Manager Kori Medeiros details the importance of establishing key relationships and emergency response plans with local businesses, and being ready to get to work at any hour.
During a structure fire, toxic smoke, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and particulate matter are generated from the vast array of building materials, contents, and household products that combust. These chemicals mix and interact with each other to create a vast array of carcinogens, poisonous gasses, acids, and other toxins that can cause acute and chronic illnesses, cancer, and even death.
The indoor environment is an inherently complex system. There’s the building itself, of course. The design, materials, systems, and so much more come together to create a home, office, retail space, hospital, school, and so on.
Industry hot topics translate into most popular articles and videos in R&R, including Xactimate, O&P, 3-day drying, containment, odor removal, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and MUCH more!
Annissa shares some great tips on handling contents cleaning after a wildfire - including tools and techniques for effective cleaning, and the best way to remove odors.
As restoration contractors, we often forget about the dangers involved in the various environments we enter, but safety should always be a top priority.
