The best thing you can do immediately following a flood or discovering water damage is to call a professional and certified water damage restoration company in order to minimize damages and begin the structural drying process. However, following a large weather event where there is large sprea...
Read MoreJahren from our mitigation team takes us into a contained area of a recent multi-unit water damage event that we responded to at a senior care center. Especially in a critical care environment where we are dealing with heightened health sensitivities, containment barriers are the best way to p...
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Not all flood water is the same. The proper protocol for flood response varies depending on the category of water present. The categories of water refer to the level of contamination of the water considering its originating source and quality after it comes into contact with building materials...
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Whether due to an appliance malfunction, leaky pipe or storm, a flood can cause incredible amounts of damage to your home or facility. Should you ever experience water damage or a flood, DO NOT DO any of the following: 1. Delay response – Most water damage issues can be remedied s...
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Water damage is one of the most common causes of homeowner’s insurance claims yet it's also something we tend not to know a lot about unless we've personally experienced a water loss event ourselves. With over 18 years of providing emergency water damage response, Premier Restoration Hawaii ha...
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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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To help delve a little deeper into the science of drying, here are my top “Level 2” questions we get from building managers, some who, unfortunately, have had to use restoration services more than once. How does a moisture meter work? The science behind why a moisture meter works is ro...
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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...
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When our Ops manager came to us saying he wanted to sacrifice his newly purchased home as a flood training center for our team by literally flooding the home himself, we thought he was crazy but also knew it was a rare opportunity to test our methods and industry standards. After flooding th...
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While hardwood flooring is an aesthetically beautiful design choice in your home, they are notoriously difficult to dry if affected by a flood or water damage. Even if you think the wood floors LOOK dry after using a bunch of towels to sop up the excess water, the wood can still buckle later. ...
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