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Lessons Learned from Restoring a Historic Church After a Fire

Dry Ice Blasting, Asbestos Abatement, Contractor Safety and a Hidden Surprise

November 2, 2021

SERVPRO of Southeast Nashville responded to a historic church after a fire damaged a large portion of its sanctuary. A heater caused the curtains to catch fire, which spread to the walls, damaging drywall, plaster, the stage, roofing tiles and deposited smoke and soot onto the pews, throughout the structure.

Property Restoration Pros Share Their Toughest Jobs

September 22, 2021

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We asked restoration industry professionals to answer one question: What was your toughest job and why?

Historic Former Power Plant Restoration Project Wins Engineering Excellence Award

April 19, 2019

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A project to clean up and restore one of the most significant landmarks along the waterfront of New Bedford, Massachusetts, has been recognized for engineering excellence by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA). The annual ACEC/MA Engineering Excellence Awards recognize engineering achievements demonstrating the highest degree of merit and ingenuity.

Media Blasting: Restoring to Former Condition

Understanding media applications, maintenance and training.

Wayne Lawrence

March 14, 2017

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A recent anniversary – 21 years in the business – was announced by my business-related social network computer program. Of course, I realized that the milestone – completing my second full decade in the restoration industry - was approaching, but I didn’t realize that the programmers at LinkedIn would announce it to my entire business and social network.

Take a Profitable Walk down a New Path

Thinking Outside the Media Blasting Box

Wayne Lawrence

November 6, 2015

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Ever heard the saying “…take a long walk down a short pier”? It’s a clever, but not very nice way to tell someone to go jump in a lake.

Restoring a Farm's Rich History

The journey of restoring a historic New Hampshire barn damaged by fire

Josh Solloway

August 5, 2015

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Smoke damage restoration is one of the primary services of our industry. Many projects are fairly cookie-cutter while others require more effort to execute.

Historical Restoration with Crushed Walnut Shells

Wayne Lawrence

March 2, 2015

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Drop me in any city around the world – Amsterdam, Berlin, Quebec, Rome, Zurich – and I’ll end up in the oldest, most historical district that burg has to offer.

Historical Restoration: Inside the Lincoln Tomb Project

Here’s a closer look at the restoration project involving the 16th President’s final resting place.

Eric Fish

March 31, 2014

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The Lincoln Tomb is the final resting place of President Abraham Lincoln, having been dedicated in 1874. Today, the tomb is a National Historic Landmark and tourist attraction, as about 350,000 people visit the site each year.

Indefinitely Closed to Opened: Restoring Cleveland’s Historic West Side Market

The fire and smoke damage to the market was a serious concern for all of Northeast Ohio

August 7, 2013

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On the morning of Wednesday, January 30, the night watchman at Cleveland’s historic West Side Market called 911 and reported a fire from inside the building.

Taking the Longue Vue in the Big Easy: A Case Study

Kelly Cressy Steve Vyrostek

March 1, 2007

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When dealing with a commercial water damage scenario, getting the water out can be the least of your problems. Having great drying equipment and a well-trained staff will take care of the water, but the logistical and financial obstacles will most often be your biggest challenges.