Fire damage restoration work can be very profitable, while wowing customers with the end result. That said, contractors need effective processes and techniques to rebuild or restore a structure after a fire, and to fully remove the smoke odor for good.

To better understand how toxic TCDD is, one needs to understand how it and other toxins are measured. In toxicology, the median lethal dose is identified as LD₅₀ (abbreviation for “lethal dose, 50%”).

At R&R, we love sharing success stories from restoration and remediation jobs! This special case study comes from Werner Restoration, and details a tricky fire damage restoration company at a large heavy equipment parts manufacturer. 

In the fire restoration industry today, very little attention is given to the toxicity of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), heavy metals, or the composition of particulate matter and smoke residues.

When you think about hoarding, there is an array of risks and dangers that come to mind – from cleanliness to injuries to air quality. Unfortunately, there’s another less obvious danger and hidden risk that causes both property damage and a lot of heartache for those involved.  Fire. 

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In the world of construction, it’s no secret the ladies are outnumbered, but data suggests the tide might be turning, and the restoration industry is included. According to 2019 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, just 10% of the construction industry workforce was female. 

Fires, explosions, and storms were among the top causes of loss to businesses between 2013 and 2018, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s (AGCS) 2018 “Global Claims Review. 

Burggraf Disaster Restoration is a full-service restoration company in Tulsa, Okla. We’re highly experienced in emergency response and disaster. We focus on coordinating the immediate response measures and taking the necessary measures to prevent secondary damage.