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Using Ozone in Fire Restoration: Is It a Friend or a Foe?

Restorer’s Digest
Briana C. Scott
Sean scott
Sean Scott
January 4, 2022
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In the fire restoration industry today, many practitioners use ozone generators as one of their primary means to neutralize smoke odor. Although ozone may be effective to some degree in neutralizing odors, many experts disagree on its effectiveness and whether the risks outweigh the rewards. So, what is ozone? And what are the associated health risks? Sean and Briana Scott examine the effects of ozone exposure and offer necessary precautions for working with ozone.


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5 Options for Restorers When the Insurance Adjuster Refuses to Pay

Dispute Resolution: 5 Options for the Restoration Contractor When the Adjuster Refuses to Pay

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Sean scott
Sean Scott
December 7, 2021
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Inevitably, if you are a restoration company, sooner or later you will run into situations where the adjuster won’t pay for work you completed or only a fraction of what you have estimated the cost to be. In these situations, restorers have a few options, which depend in large part as to how far you’re willing to go, how much you’re willing to spend and if the risk is worth the reward.


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Smoke Odor Remediation

7 Steps for Successful Smoke Odor Remediation

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Sean Scott
November 22, 2021
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Every fire has its own chemical makeup or DNA – the fuels that burned, the types of chemicals that have reacted or interacted, the duration of the fire, the intensity of the heat, the odors and gases the fire generates all contribute to the uniqueness and toxicity of structure fire environments. 


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Prequalifying Property Restoration Projects

Prequalifying Property Restoration Projects: Sometimes the Best Jobs are the Ones You Didn’t Take

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Sean scott
Sean Scott
October 19, 2021
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Every restoration company encounters a certain percentage of projects that turn out to be undesirable, unprofitable, or uncollectible. Sean Scott likes to call these jobs the rotten eggs of restoration. Here he shares key things to consider when job leads are called in.


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fire-damaged wood

Deodorizing Fire- or Smoke-Damaged Lumber

Briana C. Scott
Sean scott
Sean Scott
October 1, 2021
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Not all fire restoration practitioners handle deodorizing fire- or smoke-damaged lumber the same, but there are some methods that work better than others. Here are nine steps that may be helpful.
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fire damage

5 Ways Restorers Can Help Disaster Survivors, Even if There Isn’t a Job in It for Them

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Sean scott
Sean Scott
September 22, 2021
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The story behind Sean Scott’s decision to author the book The Red Guide to Recovery, and five tips on how restorers can give back or help their community, even if there isn’t a job in it for them.


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Real Stories: Restorer’s Digest With Sean Scott

Real Stories: Restorer’s Digest With Sean Scott

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September 15, 2021
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In this first-ever Real Stories in Restoration episode, disaster restoration expert and author Sean Scott joins us to share insights from his 43 years in restoration and construction, takeaways from three of his publications, fire and smoke damage restoration tips, and more. Watch through the end for exciting news on what’s ahead for him and R&R.


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