Following the severe and scary flooding caused by the overflow of Kaupakalua Dam, it's important to know what to do in the event of a flood before professional help can access your location. Floods are often unpracticable and unlike a hurricane, leave little to no time to prepare. This vid...
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The Hawaiian islands are rich with culture and beauty, and the year-round tropical climate only adds to the natural wonders of the area. While there are ample reasons that Hawaii is an ideal place to call home, the potential for flooding is a real risk for property owners and residents throughout th...
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When I write about water damage for any publication, we’re usually focused on issues that originate from inside the building envelope. This article will be about the top sources of moisture intrusion we, as restorers, see most often. Before we dive into specifics, I think it’s important to m...
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One of the top concerns following a flood is mold growth in your home or facility. Mold as a result of elevated moisture can cause structural damages as well as significant health problems for inhabitants of a home or property. From a single family residences to an entire apartment, no mold remo...
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Managing Risk While Managing Cash by Marlone Madamba Jan 2019 issue of Building Management Hawaii Page 34 20 years ago when i started in property restoration we didn't have the litany of concerns that we do today. With most industries as they grow, the technical service elements become way more deta...
Read MoreIt's now over a week since the flooding that heavily affected East Oahu and turned Kalanianaole Highway into a river of mud. Many homeowners who were affected by the flooding of water and mud are still just beginning to deal with the extensive clean up that destroyed so much in its path. ...
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Flooding is the #1 Natural Disaster, yet only a small number of homeowners are covered by flood insurance. Unless your home is located in a zoned floodplain, you aren’t required to purchase flood insurance with your homeowners insurance policy which results in only about 18% of homeowners carrying f...
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To an untrained eye, this room looks dry. To IICRC- Certified Water Damage Technician and Mitigation Manager, Josh Tappero, it is anything but. More than just removing visible standing water caused by a flood, our IICRC-Certified Water Damage experts are equipped with the right tools and know...
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If you have experienced a flood and your carpet was damaged, can it be saved? Well, that depends. Because carpets tend to be highly permeable allowing for a high degree of evaporation, carpets are most often salvageable if the water source of the cause of the flood is a clean water source. H...
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Home disasters happen when you least expect it. If you live in Maui and were in the middle of your Christmas shopping yesterday only to find that your home was affected by the record rainfall in Kahului, we’ve got some tips on what to do in the first 24 hours following a flood. Flood disaste...
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