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Article written by Lisa Zierfuss   When it comes to getting ready for restoration, renovation, abatement, and remodeling jobs, proper preparation is key. That includes making sure you have the right tools on hand. And, saving space in your toolbox for tape.   Painter’s tapes, duct tapes, double-sided tapes, and barricade tapes all have a […]

Article written by Annissa Coy   As I prepare to write this article about handling contents during a CAT loss flood situation, I am watching the State of California experience some of the worst floodings in its history. Entire neighborhoods have been evacuated and homes have been swallowed by overflowing rivers and spillways.   By […]

Article written by A big component of scaling your business up to respond to a disaster situation includes having the equipment to do the work. It’s pretty unlikely you currently have the number of air movers, dehus, and other tools on hand to cover you during CAT work. That likely means turning to a rental […]

Article written by Adam Webster   Restoration professionals are in a 24 hour, seven days a week, 365 days a year service. On top of that, they are expected to be on site within minutes of receiving a phone call. Many professionals find themselves in a fog of chaos during the restoration process, especially in […]

Sometimes you chase, and sometimes the storm comes to you.   Article written by   When the Storm Comes to You   Katie Smith/PHC Restoration – Raleigh, NC   Katie Smith, and her husband Josh, own and operate PHC Restoration in Raleigh, NC. They are the second-generation owners of this independent, family-run, full-service restoration company […]

Article written by Alan James   As storms, hurricanes and floods become more frequent, the need to restore properties to a pre-loss condition faster and more efficiently will become more and more critical. As average temperatures across the globe have increased, more rain has fallen during the heaviest downpours. Heavy precipitation events, defined as the […]

Article written by Stephen Leung   Ask 10 people what “green” or “eco-friendly” means and you’ll probably get 10 different answers. “Organic”, “Botanical”, “Family-friendly” and other terms are used by companies to evoke good feelings and to engender favor as potential customers make decisions about cleaning products and disinfectants. If you’re standing by a display of […]

Article written by Cole Stanton   Coatings are an integral component of fire restoration, most crucially to prevent the recurrence of the smoke odor. Coatings implemented post-fire is not finishing paints, yet do/can serve as primers: blocking stains and adhering to less than ideal surfaces. Those functions are valuable and fire-relevant, but alone insufficient for […]

  Article written by Timothy E. Hull CR   Shortly after graduating from college, I spent the better part of four years living on a horse farm in rural Southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition to working as a national account manager for the 84 Lumber Company. I spent my spare time mucking stalls, feeding horses, mending […]

Restoration desiccants dehumidify the air by exposing the humid air to a desiccant material that adsorbs moisture   Article written by Larry Carlson and Mike Steffes   Desiccant dehumidifiers have become an important tool for many restoration contractors. While the majority of the dehumidifiers in a company’s equipment fleet are often LGRs, desiccants offer some […]