Items Tagged with 'inspection'

There are a number of excellent tools available to us that we can use to perform a thorough investigation of the building environment in question. These tools can help us determine what type of a mold contamination or air quality issue we may be faced with.

Join us in this episode of Ask the Expert as we sit down with Claudia Lezell, a seasoned professional in the flooring industry with over four decades of experience. Claudia shares her insights on the vital interconnection between inspection, cleaning and restoration, and the importance of collaboration and continuous learning. 

An in-depth investigation into an odor issue at a well-known hospital seemed foolproof. But when fundamental errors surfaced, the credibility of a renowned air quality analysis firm and its researcher came into question. Discover how misidentified materials and overlooked details can unravel even the most well-researched reports.

Discover how test and measurement tools can revolutionize PPE decisions in restoration. Learn about the essential instruments, such as thermal cameras, moisture meters and air-quality detectors, that provide critical data for assessing hazards and selecting appropriate protective equipment. 

Lisa Lavender shares the importance of inspection in the restoration industry while giving an overview of what to expect at this year’s Fall Experience Convention & Trade Show.  

In this week’s Ask the Expert, we chat with HVAC Expert Marco Radocaj about the importance of attic inspection during restoration efforts. 

This week for our weekly How-To’s powered by KnowHow, we learn how to perform initial inspection for mold remediation.

A proper mold swab test can help detect this “silent invader.”

Restoration projects need testing – but they need it now.

It’s important to calculate the volume of standing water at a restoration site before beginning the cleanup.