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Restoration Roundup: Deadly Flooding, Mold Problems, 2017 Winter Outlook & More | 8.15.16

August 15, 2016

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The latest headlines directly impacting the restoration industry.

Ask Annissa: A Case Study in Simple Fire Cleaning (Part 3)

Annissa Coy

August 4, 2016

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Annissa wraps up her three-part series on simple fire contents cleaning by talking about the importance of paying attention to all the little details.

Ask Annissa: A Case Study in Simple Fire Cleaning (Part 2)

This week, Annissa focuses on cleaning the kitchen

Annissa Coy

July 27, 2016

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You need to know where you have odor and residue to establish a scope for your cleaning.

Restoration Roundup: Costly Wildfires, OSHA Injury Reporting Rules, Insurer Modernization & more | 7.21.16

Michelle Blevins

July 21, 2016

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The headlines you need, all in one place.

Ask Annissa: A Case Study in Simple Fire Cleaning (Part 1)

In restoration, it is best to simply expect the unexpected

Annissa Coy

July 21, 2016

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Annissa takes you inside a unique smoke damage job. Here's a hint: fur is included!

Restoration Roundup: Deadly Flash Floods, the Impact of Brexit, Ozone Concerns & More | 06.28.16

June 28, 2016

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The latest news and headlines impacting the restoration and remediation industry.

Restoration Roundup: Latest Restoration Industry News // 06.13.16

Industry-related headlines and news impacting restorers and remediators.

June 13, 2016

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World news impacting the restoration industry.

Damage from Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey

Deciding When to Demo, and When to Restore

Brian J. Walsh

June 8, 2016

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To demolish, or not to demolish, that is the question. In a nod to William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and perhaps one of the most popular lines in English literature, we are constantly faced with this issue in our industry.

Media Blasting: Finding the Balance Between Effective & Abrasive

Exploring vapor abrasive blasting and cleaning.

Aaron Craig

May 20, 2016

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Dry media blasting is often too dusty and sometimes too harsh for certain restoration and remediation applications.

Special Section: Prepping for Disaster

New Industry Council Brings Fresh Approach to Disaster Response

Stephen Bushnell Stefan Mueller

May 16, 2016

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Each year we spend billions of dollars to respond to and recover from disasters, large and small. This money ultimately comes right out of our pockets in the form of higher insurance premiums and taxes.

Stop Using the “Drink Test” for Water Loss Classification

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

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