Jeff Bishop, a ’67 graduate of the University of Georgia, is a 37-year veteran of the cleaning/restoration business. He has authored 13 books and many articles on technical subjects and is vice-president of two active restoration companies in south Georgia. He is an international instructor and speaker and serves as technical advisors and expert witness for industry organizations and companies worldwide.
Question: If you hired a restoration firm and paid them to restore your structure and contents, would you expect them to clean strictly for appearance, or should the safety and health of workers and your family be the primary concern?
I received a call the other day on a subject that is of increasing concern in the fire restoration workplace. A restoration contractor was concerned about removing particle contaminants on fire losses to prevent their progressive release into respirable air over time, along with a potential for adverse health effects for occupants and workers who may have prolonged exposure.
It’s happened again. Freezing weather, snow building up on roofs of structures in northern climates or mountainous areas, thawing and freezing cycles and, ultimately, water damage from ice dams.
