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Articles Tagged with ''case study''

Fire restoration

The Case of the Bedroom Fire and Batman Visit

Janine Norton
October 31, 2018
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Those involved in resolving insurance claims and who provide property restoration and remediation services have no lack of interesting stories to tell. Each fire or flood brings unique challenges and experiences. Every family has their own dynamic and personal items can have deep emotional attachments.


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Tackling Fire Damage & Odor Removal at Massive Indoor Sports Facility

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
October 30, 2018
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Overcoming obstacles to restore a sports complex after a chemical fire.
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Chinese Drywall

Chinese Drywall: Big Problem Yields Big Opportunity

Tom McArdle
September 28, 2018
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Reactive drywall, more commonly known as Chinese drywall, was imported from China between 2001 and 2009 due to an American shortage of material. It contained extraneous materials such as sulfur, strontium, and iron. In warmer and more humid climates, this drywall emitted various sulfur gasses that caused copper and other metal surfaces to become black and powdery.


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My Five Sons: Growth, Learning, and Diversification

Update to a 2015 article on the Baxter family!
September 24, 2018
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In November of 2015, R&R shared the story of a remarkable family-owned restoration company in Yakima, Wash. Baxter Construction celebrated its 20th anniversary that year, and has since continued to grow, expand, and diversify, thanks to the various passions of a family of men.


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Fire, soot, and disaster cleanup

Fire, Soot, and 1,000 Plastic Totes

Fire damage restoration case study.
Shaun Quinn
August 28, 2018
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Home fires can be devastating, and it takes little to no time for smoke and flames to damage a home.


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Smoke plume filling Ojai Valley
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In Our Own Backyard: Restoring Schools After the Thomas Fire in Southern California

Damon Sanchez
May 3, 2018
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It was another warm and windy night in Southern California. As with any strong East wind event, we anticipated hearing about a small brush fire or two in the morning, so it wasn’t much of a surprise to hear about the one that kicked up about 20 miles away.


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Remediating Smoke-Damaged Fireproofing

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
April 18, 2018
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Plumes of smoke rushed into the building, fires ignited on three floors, and water damage added complexity where sprinklers activated on six floors.
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When bugs are present, carpet and porous materials where eggs could be laid should be removed.

The 7 Steps of Forensic Restoration After Unattended Death

Integrity & Dignity After Death
Jennifer Williams
February 5, 2018
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Before we get into the “meat and potatoes” of this article, let me just say that this particular situation was bittersweet. This is a story of love, death, and how devoted a man was to his wife.


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Photos courtesy of SunGlo Services
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A First Time for Everything: Large Loss

A First Time for Everything: Large Loss
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 8, 2017
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If you had a large loss come in, when would you prefer to get the call? How about 11 o’clock on a Monday morning? That’s how this case study begins – with a broken fire suppression line at a major event center in Metro Detroit.


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Hydroxyls: Oddball Uses & Thinking Outside the Box

Hydroxyls: Oddball Uses & Thinking Outside the Box

Tom McArdle
October 9, 2017
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Hydroxyl generators have been used for nearly a decade to eliminate smoke odors on countless projects around the world. However, because hydroxyls are so reactive and powerful, there are many other applications in the disaster restoration industry  from which contractors are profiting.


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