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What Are Contents in Restoration? Understanding Hard vs. Soft Contents

Understanding the difference between hard contents, soft contents, and structure in restoration
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 22, 2026
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Here’s how restorers can identify the differences between hard contents, soft contents, and structure in water and fire restoration with practical examples by Annissa Coy.


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Wildfire vs. Conflagration: What Restorers Need for Fire Response Today

Wildfire and conflagration risk data can improve CAT planning and response for restorers
Jamie Knippen
Jamie Knippen
October 22, 2026
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Learn how wildfire and conflagration risk data can help restorers improve their preparedness, disaster response, and resource deployment during fires. 


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Ask the Expert: Contents Restoration in the New Era of Fire and Wildfire Losses
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Contents Restoration in the New Era of Fire and Wildfire Losses

Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 21, 2026
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On this episode of Ask The Expert, Kevin and Annissa Coy discuss fire and contents restoration, contamination, testing, and third-party assessments. 


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Technical Tip Tuesday: Reducing Fire Restoration Claims Disputes with Documentation
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Reducing Fire Restoration Claims Disputes with Documentation

Thorough documentation and communication play a critical role in supporting fire restoration claims
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 20, 2026
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Learn how thorough documentation and clear communication help restorers support their estimates, prevent project delays, and reduce claims disputes in fire restoration. 




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Wildfire Smoke Infiltration: How Standing Homes Become Contaminated, Part 3

How wind, embers, and pressure drive smoke into living spaces, attics, and wall cavities
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Patrick Moffett
October 19, 2026
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Here’s how embers, wildfire smoke, pressure, and wind can impact and contaminate standing homes including their wall cavities, occupied spaces, and attics.  


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Ask Annissa: The Human Side of Fire Restoration
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The Human Side of Fire Restoration

Understanding the emotional impacts of fire loss can change the way restorers serve their customers
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
October 16, 2026
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Here’s how understanding the emotional impact of fire loss can help restorers improve their customer care and communication. 




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New California Wildfire Smoke Laws: Is the Restoration Industry Ready?

California’s new wildfire smoke laws raise critical questions about testing, remediation, and restoration
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 16, 2026
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As restorers, are we doing enough to address wildfire smoke contamination? California introduced new legislation that addresses testing, remediation, and insurance claims.


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Fire Restoration Safety, Lessons, and Customer Service

What restorers should know about PPE, documentation, hidden fire damage, and customer communication
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 14, 2026
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Fire damage goes far beyond removing soot and repairing visible damage. Learn about commonly overlooked contamination, fire suppression water damage, documentation, safety, and exceptional customer service. 


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Understanding Protein Fires: Why “Sight, Smell, and Feel” Still Matter in Restoration

What restorers need to know about protein fire residue, testing, assessment, and verification
Kayla McGowan
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Ryan M. Whitney
October 14, 2026
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It’s easy to underestimate protein fires because the contamination may not resemble “traditional” soot. Ryan Whitney breaks down how restorers can assess, follow pathways, properly document the loss, and build a more defensible restoration scope.
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Technical Tip Tuesday - How Soot and Smoke can Spread During a Fire Loss
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How Soot and Smoke can Spread During a Fire Loss

Why looking beyond the visible damage in fire restoration helps restorers identify hidden smoke and soot contamination
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 13, 2026
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Here’s how smoke and soot can migrate during a fire and what restorers should include in their initial inspection to identify hidden contamination and create an accurate scope. 




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