What is structural drying? Simply put, it is the removal of excessive, trapped moisture from building materials (both structural and non-structural) in an efficient amount of time. “Drying down” a structure can be an art, and there is a balance to find in every building and structure.

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

Early-bird pricing ends July 16 for September 2018 courses.

Following our callings is not just a gift; it’s an honor. There are few other industries on earth more committed to others than those who call themselves restorers. Take a moment and think about your “why” – why are you in business? Why did you choose this profession? 

Each year we spend billions of dollars to respond to and recover from disasters, large and small. This money ultimately comes right out of our pockets in the form of higher insurance premiums and taxes.

Catastrophe situations typically involve numerous flood claims, making for brisk business for restoration companies. When a property owner states they have insurance, it would be wise to clarify if it is going to be a standard property claim, or insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). 

RIA’s Water Loss Specialist SM (WLS) Advanced Certification Program incorporates a wide variety of vetted industry-related courses representing the four major domains of knowledge as part of its prerequisite course requirements.

This project really began a year before the flash flood came through the village of Penn Yan, New York.

Rock Real Estate is a large commercial real estate broker and property management group in south-central Pennsylvania.

In 2013, State Farm paid out $1.3 billion worth for a total of 175,000 water loss claims. Can you guess which states were in the top 10?