Do You Know What Water Damage Does to Drywall?
Many people may not know that drywall actually wicks up water. Even more unknown, is drywall can wick up water even if water has never touched it! Drywall absorbs water not only from contact with water, but it absorbs water from the air. This is why it is very...
Dangers of Mold and Mildew in your Home or Office
No matter who you are, or where you live, everyone needs to reduce the amount of mold and mildew in the air they are breathing in. If you smell a musty odor in your home or workplace, there is a good chance that it is probably mold or mildew. Of course, if you...
6 ways to protect your home from flooding
Flooding can strike anywhere and — as the name "flash flooding" implies — at any time. Floods are the most common and most expensive natural disaster in the U.S., and no state or territory is safe, according to FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ignore the...
Why Water Damage Restoration Services Are Imperative After A Flood
Why Water Damage Restoration Services Are Imperative After A Flood Flooded water in the home or water in the business needs to be handled immediately. The flooding could be as a result of a supply line break or a pipe break. Regardless of the cause water damage,...
What To Look For When Hiring A Water Restoration Company
Homeowners have many restoration companies to choose from, no matter where they live. Unfortunately, not everyone who advertises water damage restoration is qualified to do this sort of work. We do have some advice about what to look for when hiring a restoration...
What does it mean to be IICRC Certified?
What is the IICRC? The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is a certification and Standards Developing Organization (SDO), a non-profit organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. In partnership with...
