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IICRC Standards Chair Brandon Burton Discusses Updates in Fifth S500 Revision

ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration Fifth Edition released in mid-May 2021.

May 26, 2021

This standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing water damage restoration in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, and the systems and personal property contained within those structures.

Wall and Cavity Drying with IAQ in Mind

Louis Adams

May 24, 2021

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When we are called out to a water loss, we don’t know what we will encounter.

A Flood. A Flash of Inspiration. A New Product.

May 10, 2021

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With the creation of a pinless moisture meter with an extendable handle that was non-invasive, an operator could use it while standing up.

New Dri-Eaz® Command Center App Revolutionizes Industry

May 3, 2021

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Leveraging the built-in capabilities of Command Hub technology now included in Dri-Eaz LGR dehumidifiers, the app gives restoration professionals 24/7 remote command of their jobs, including controlling equipment and monitoring current conditions, equipment status and drying progress.

5 Ingredients for a Successful CAT Season

Pete Bell

May 3, 2021

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As spring storms and hurricane season creep into the continent, Cotton Global Disaster Solutions begins preparations for its 25th Atlantic Hurricane Season, also referred to as CAT season along the Gulf Coast. To celebrate its silver anniversary, Founder and CEO, Pete Bell, reflects on lessons learned and shares a bit of his knowledge with us today.

Hidden Hazards in Floods: Asbestos

Dave & Shannon Luce

April 29, 2021

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While asbestos is regulated today as a result of the risks inherent in exposure, it is not banned in the United States and the regulations in place today did not remove legacy asbestos.

R&R Roundtable

Innovations in Moisture Meters

April 28, 2021

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One of the best ways to make an educated buying decision is hearing information right from the experts, then assessing that information to make an educated decision. In this R&R round table, four product experts discuss the latest in moisture meter technology.

The Intentional Restorer

Early Air Mover Wars: Claude Blackburn's Dri Eaz vs. Lloyd Weaver's Porta Dryer

April 26, 2021

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As Claude innovated products, he also developed methods for training contractors to utilize these evolving water damage tools in a manner that could be repeated across the country.

training technicians on the why and so what

Training Restoration Technicians on the WHY and SO WHAT

Scott Walden

March 15, 2021

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Nearly everything our technicians do on the job has a WHY and SO WHAT associated with it. Anyone can train a water damage restoration technician to use a hygrometer and moisture meter, but do they all understand WHY we take atmospheric and moisture content readings, and the SO WHAT of each reading? It makes a difference.