Water Damage Restoration

RIA Celebrates New Certifications and Designations at Annual Convention

May 8, 2019

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Congratulations to the RIA members pinned at this year's International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo!

You Can't be a Water Damage Expert Without Hands-On Experience

You didn't learn to drive from the backseat.

Jeremy Reets

May 3, 2019

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About a year ago, my son turned 15 and got his learner’s permit to drive. He was aware of all of the laws. In fact, in his opinion he had become an expert in the driving laws of the State of Georgia. Um…yeah.

A Moisture Meter Primer: Which One Do I Use?

Tom Laurenzi

May 2, 2019

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Water damage restoration work requires contractors to quickly assess and remediate to prevent further structural damage, mold growth, and other moisture-related issues. Correct assessment of the moisture conditions inside a damaged structure requires the right tools for testing the ambient conditions and moisture content of various building materials such as drywall, wood, insulation, and flooring.

HydraMaster Introduces New Mobile Cleaning and Restoration Plant

May 2, 2019

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When does a truckmount not require a truck? HydraMaster is proud to introduce the newest addition to its complete line of truckmounts- the TMTG4000™ Truckmount to Go™ Mobile Cleaning and Restoration Plant.

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Thermal Tools to Help Prepare Homes for Warmer Weather

Rob Raymer

April 17, 2019

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Seasonal weather changes often prompt necessary home improvement projects and inspections, offering more opportunity for professionals to secure additional work.

Legend Brands Education launches veterans discount program and job fair

April 10, 2019

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BURLINGTON, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) – Legend Brands Education (LBE) has announced a special two-week career training program for U.S. veterans, offering a 50% discount on a veterans-only Restoration Bootcamp at the LBE Nashville campus. Veterans can also attend a job fair with local business owners and other key players in the water and fire damage restoration industry.

Turbulent Weather and Prepping for Disaster

Michelle Blevins

April 8, 2019

It’s been a busy weather start to 2019 for restorers across the U.S. In the Northwest, there was the deep freeze; the Midwest has been experiencing record-breaking and deadly flooding and before that some major snow and ice storms; some of the Central States – and Georgia – have seen deadly tornadoes. And that was all just through the month of March.

Photos courtesy of Byrom Training and Consulting

Special Section: Prepping for Disaster

Heat Drying in a CAT Loss

Mitch Byrom

April 8, 2019

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Heat drying is a topic that is often discussed with almost a cult style narrative that usually alarms my critical reader mind instantly and I move on since it seems to scream sales ad disguised as technical info.