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“Hey boss, what do we do with all the stuff?” Experienced adjusters shudder when they hear those words because it means that the restoration crew does not have a contents division and sees all the insured’s valuables as “stuff” that is in the way of completing the structural repairs. If you have been […]
Article written by Michelle Blevins With the advent of the internet and online learning, hands-on training seems less necessary when a quick online course can provide people the same information. But is it really the same? I’m sure most of the restorers reading this are thinking nope, it’s not the same! You can read all […]
During a torrential rain, the stately manner had become partially flooded when water found its way in through a stone roof. A second floor bedroom and bath had already been flooded and the runoff had found its way down to the first floor in a bedroom, drawing room, corridor, hallway and kitchen. To make matters […]
Take a moment to answer a few questions. How long do you think it takes to fully dry a structure? Do you believe you can do it in only three days? Does it just take longer? This topic has been plaguing restoration contractors for years. Now, it’s time to put the argument to rest once […]
Article written by Lisa Lavender Lisa Lavender, the COO of Berks Fire Water Restoration, writes a monthly Restoring Success column featured the first Friday of every month in R&R’s eNewsletter, and on www.randrmagonline.com. This is one of Lisa’s latest columns – and the website version includes links to other resources, training videos, and more! […]
Article written by Mitch Byrom Thermal imaging cameras are pretty cool…… let’s admit it most of us have been wanting one since we first watched the predator movies with Arnold Schwarzenegger in them, so coming up with a good business reason to have one is pretty great. All jokes aside I will say I am […]
Article written by Jeff Bishop Question: If you hired a restoration firm and paid them to restore your structure and contents, would you expect them to clean strictly for appearance, or should the safety and health of workers and your family be the primary concern? Given a choice, which would it be: appearance or […]
Article written by Tom McArdle Hydroxyl generators were introduced to the disaster restoration industry in 2008 as a new and disruptive technology, and have stimulated many questions and discussions throughout the years. While contractors will quickly confirm how effective they are, there are still a variety of questions. Is it true you need […]
Article written by Andrew Rynhart In the restoration industry, the level of understanding of moisture in building materials is generally very high. However, there is a tendency to treat the concrete with suspicion and it is not uncommon for waivers to be used to reduce liability for the drying contractor. This is understandable […]
In general, the words homeowners insurance automatically makes you assume that it covers only the things in your home. However, the truth is that home insurance is going to cover you for more things than you could guess, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with you being at home sometimes. In this list […]
