Some restorers are afraid to even utter the word “heat.” This article is aimed to help restoration professionals have a better understanding of heat, its consequences and its applications in restoration drying.
Most problems in life are communication issues. This includes our communication with employees, employers, contractors, agents, adjusters and property owners.
Data, data, data. Good information, collected from good measurements, can make the difference between a targeted approach that zooms right in on the source and full extent of a restoration job versus a standardized “throw everything at the problem” approach that can prove costly, ineffective, labor-intensive and time-consuming.
EagleView Technologies has introduced wall measurement reports for residential properties, in which measurements are derived from high-res photographs from EagleView technology.
Powr-Flite has released the IDS1, or Insider Drying System, to dry out hard-to-reach areas by moving air in, around and behind walls, fire walls, insulation, furniture, cabinets and more.
GE has released the Protimeter MMS2, a 4-in-1 moisture measuring instrument which can measure surface moisture below a surface as well as act as a hygrometer to measure ambient air humidity.