Air Filtration
Air filtration can be an important step when it comes to water removal. As water is extracted airborne particles can lower the air quality of a room. This could be a serious health issue, so it is important to use an air filtration system when this happens. The air filtration systems we use are called […]
Crawlspace Drying
Drying a crawlspace has special challenges. Because crawlspaces tend to be low and have no power they can be hard to dry. It is also usually a pretty dirty job. One of the biggest issues that we run into when dealing with crawlspaces is access. Not all crawlspaces have entrances, or they are not sufficient […]
Your Water Damage Bill
Dealing with water damage in your home can be stressful, but understanding your water damage bill can be downright scary. Many line item charges that don’t seem to make sense and costs that come from nowhere can make a trying situation unbearable. Not to worry, we’re here to help you understand your water damage bill. […]
Category One
Today we’re going to get back to basics. Category one water damage. This is the basic kind of water damage and the type we run into most often. So what is it? Category one water is water damage resulting from fresh water. It’s the water that’s coming from your faucet. Because it is so common […]
Psychrometry
How do we do such good work? How do we keep customers satisfied and referring us again and again? It’s because we use the science of psychrometry to make sure our work is top notch. Psychrometry is the study of the relationship between air and water vapor. This study helps us as water restoration specialists […]
Cross Contamination
Cross contamination can be a big problem when it comes to water damage. The other day someone suggested we do a YouTube video about how to stop cross contamination and we’re not quite ready to do that yet, so we thought we’d make a blog post about it in the mean time. So let’s […]
Octi-Dry
Do you have drywall or cabinets in your house that were part of a water damage loss? If it’s a category one loss then this is the tool for you. The octi-dry system is used in tandem with blowers. When you have a category one water loss many times the water wicks up the […]
Air Movers
When a water remediation specialist comes out to your house there are two main types of fan they will be using to dry your home. Fans should be placed based on the air movement potential as stated by the manufacturer. Your water removal specialist should also be following the guidelines determined by the IICRC. The […]