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5 Popular Odor Removal Techniques

Michelle Blevins

October 11, 2018

Understanding some of the most popular and widely-used odor removal options.

Exercising Caution During Hurricane and Flood Damage Cleanup

What first response contractors need to know about disaster response.

Darren Hudema

October 10, 2018

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As cleanup begins in affected areas, workers and residents alike may unknowingly encounter hidden safety and health-compromising conditions, including contaminated water, polluted air, mold, contagious diseases, carbon monoxide, and insects.

Responding to Hurricane Michael

$13.4 billion estimated reconstruction cost of homes at risk of storm surge damage.

Michelle Blevins

October 9, 2018

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According to the most recent data from CoreLogic, the storm surge alone from Michael puts 57,000 homes at risk.

Interstate Restoration Assembling Resources in North Florida Ahead of Hurricane Michael

October 9, 2018

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Interstate still has crews immersed in the recovery and restoration efforts connected with the recent Hurricane Florence in North Carolina. That work will continue, even while Interstate offers aid to clients in Florida.

Remediation After the Storm

Noel McCarthy

October 3, 2018

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Severe storms. Overflowing rivers. Coastal flooding. Tornadoes. Hurricanes Sandy, Katrina, Irma, ad nauseum. These days it seems as if the news is always carrying some story or another about our unpredictable weather ‒ and its disastrous after-effects.

After the Disaster: Providing Restoration Solutions, Not Suggestions

Jeff Coats

September 18, 2018

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By communicating potential water damage and flooding issues with your customers, you will become their one-stop source providing solutions, not suggestions.

Dri-Eaz Releases New PsychCheck Psychrometric Calculator Mobile App

September 17, 2018

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Dri-Eaz has just released a grains-per-pound calculator app that offers expanded drying environment calculations.

FLIR Announces Two Bluetooth Connected Moisture Meters for Professionals

September 17, 2018

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Wireless connectivity enables remediation, home inspection, and other professionals to view moisture readings from a mobile device.

6 Steps to Determine Odor Source and Remediation

Handling real and psychological odors.

Tony Macaluso

August 15, 2018

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Odors emanate from a variety of sources: the off-gassing of incomplete combustion, decomposing organic matter, building materials, water intrusion, etc. There have been many articles written regarding various odors and the products or equipment to resolve these odors.

Moisture Meters: A Critical Tool in Water Damage Restoration

Grete Heimerdinger

August 7, 2018

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Why do we need moisture meters in water damage repair at every step of every job? The answer is quite simple: moisture meters are used for moisture control to avoid mold build-up and to check moisture in floors, cabinets and other furnishings to avoid cracking, checking and warping.