WATER

WATER DAMAGE

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It is imperative that anyone who performs a water damage job be a certified IICRC restoration technician. This is extremely important to protect your house and family from improper drying techniques causing illness or further property damage.
  • Extraction

    is the process of removing free water from the structure. Extraction is very important as the rate of water removal is 1200 times faster than that of evaporation.

  • Air Movement

    is the process of introducing greater amounts of airflow to an area to increase the rate of evaporation.

  • Dehumidification

    is the process of removing the moisture content from the airspace. Once moisture has evaporated from the structure or contents through air movement it must be externally exhausted, or removed from the air through dehumidification. Failure to accomplish this may result in secondary damage to the structure or pose health risks due to the possibility of mold growth.

  • Documentation

    is the process of taking the relative humidity and temperature readings to ensure the structure is drying in the correct direction. Moisture content is also tracked throughout the job process to ensure building materials are dried with pre-determined dying goals.

Important

Warnings when dealing with water damage:
  • Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.
  • Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or wet floors.
  • Do not go into a room with standing water if the electricity is still on.
  • Do not lift tacked down carpet without professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote shrinkage or further damage.
  • Do not wait to call for fire and water damage restoration professional help. Damage from the water and bacteria growth can begin within hours.
Remember, these pieces of advice, warnings and tips are all steps you can take yourself while waiting for fire and water restoration experts to get to your place. Often times, your insurance company will pay for the restoration work to be carried out, but this should be confirmed before work begins.
There is quite a lot of stress surrounding any kind of disaster, particularly when your home and loved ones are involved.
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