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Structural Restoration Workflow
The ANSI/IICRC S500-2021 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration states that there are five principles of the drying process.
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Why Ongoing Monitoring & Recording of Readings Should Occur DAILY
Restorers should record and monitor relevant moisture measurements DAILY, preferably at the same time of the day, until drying goals are achieved
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The Dangers of Using Tape on Drying Projects
Too many times in the past we have seen policyholders complain about the restorer pulling off the finish of a wood floor because...
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Drain Lines and What Does “Beyond the Trap” Mean?
Water runs down the sink drain into a P-trap (so called because it’s shaped like the letter)...
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Keys to Success for Water Mitigation Restorers
As Accuserve recruits restorers daily to join our vendor network, it is interesting to see what separates the average restorers from the good ones
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Recognizing Different Types of Wood Flooring
Hardwood Flooring vs. Engineered Wood Flooring vs. Laminate Flooring vs. LVP/LVT
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Top 6 Ways to Go from Good to Great in Water Mitigation
Today’s restorers are very busy, and many times miss a few critical areas that could make a BIG difference in their drying success.
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Using Heat Effectively to Speed Up Evaporation
Using heat to assist with drying has long been known to be a valuable tool, but unfortunately...
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What Are Shear Walls?
If you have handled water losses located in California or along the coast you may have run across shear walls.
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