Well, let’s jump straight into it: There are 3 main types of smoke and residues that can be left behind by fire damage in your home:
HEPAs – Cleaning The Air In Your Home
We think we have all heard the word “HEPA” before, and it is usually associated with clean air. While in simple terms that is correct, we will be going into a bit more detail of what HEPA’s are, why they should be used in certain situations, and what you should be looking for.
Without getting too much into the science of things, HEPA is an acronym for high efficiency particulate air. Whenever you see the term HEPA being used it means that the filter has been made and certified in accordance with current HEPA filter standards. Nowadays you can find HEPA filters in household appliances such as fans and even vacuum cleaners.
But when it comes to property restoration we are not talking about household appliances containing HEPA filters, instead, we are talking about Continue reading “HEPAs – Cleaning The Air In Your Home”
A Look At The Mold Remediation Process
In this article we will aim to give you a better understanding of the mould remediation process and the general steps involved.
So lets get started. You get a phone call from your tenant, saying he has spotted some mould growth in his unit and wants you to have it cleaned up immediately before he starts getting “sick”. By this point we would bet that he has already done a google search on mould and the health impacts it could have on a person, naturally you can see how one might get worried.
Now, unless you have gone through this process before, we don’t expect you to know much about how to handle this situation and what is involved.
The Best Tips For Preventing A Flood In Your Home
Hopefully this article hasn’t reached you too late and instead you are being a responsible homeowner and want to know how to prevent your house from flooding. Or perhaps someone you know recently had a water damage incident in their home and now you are trying to avoid it from happening in yours. Well that is what I will be helping you with.
I decided to write this article after we experienced quite the stormy week here in Vancouver. Strong winds and rainstorms were causing power outages throughout and properties were being damaged by the events.
The local news station contacted me for an interview on how this storm was affecting people’s homes and how they could better handle the situation.
After the interview I realized I should put together some kind of preventative tips list that could save you money and avoid going through the property restoration process. Continue reading “The Best Tips For Preventing A Flood In Your Home”
Origins And Classification Of Water Damage In Your Home
Ok, In this post I will be explaining some of the basics of water damage and how it can affect your home and health. You are likely reading this because you have experienced some water damage in your home and would like to know more on the topic, well you are not alone. In my 15 years experience water damage is the leading culprit when it comes to property damage and restoration service needs.
Now this actually surprises a lot of folks, when they hear water damage they usually imagine a flood from a nearby river, a natural disaster etc. While events as such do occur, there are more common ways for water damage to affect your home, including:
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The Best Tips For Preventing A Flood In Your Home
Hopefully this article hasn’t reached you too late and instead you are being a responsible homeowner and want to know how to prevent your house from flooding. Or perhaps someone you know recently had a water damage incident in their home and now you are trying to avoid it from happening in yours. Well that is what I will be helping you with.
I decided to write this article after we experienced quite the stormy week here in Vancouver. Strong winds and rainstorms were causing power outages throughout and properties were being damaged by the events.
The local news station contacted me for an interview on how this storm was affecting people’s homes and how they could better handle the situation.
After the interview, I realized I should put together some kind of preventative tips list that could save you money and avoid going through the property restoration process. Continue reading “The Best Tips For Preventing A Flood In Your Home”