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Water
Damage Restoration
Restoration
Division
 
By having the right equipment, and understanding
the
principles involved in the water damage restoration process, we can not
only restore wall to wall carpet and pad but oriental carpets,
upholstery, and structural materials like dry-wall board, thereby saving you and your clients hundreds or thousands of
dollars in replacement costs. We have both Water Damage and Advanced
Structure Drying Certifications at your service.
Restoration
Pro's.... 988-1552
/ 263-0300
We use the latest products, procedures, and equipment to assure the highest
level of cleaning performance and protection for your property and furnishings. Ours is a
seven step process using the latest equipment and supplies:
- Inspection and Assessment.
- Water Removal.
- Anti-microbial when
required.
- Drying: Dri-Eaz Carpet &
Wall Dryers.
- Drying: Dri-Eaz Dehumidifiers.
- Drying: Electronic Monitoring.
- Final reinstallation and cleaning.
The primary purpose of the emergency service is to "preserve, protect
and secure the property from further damage." Water damage claims increase
substantially if prompt action is not taken to contain the damage.
Restoration is only justified when it financially, or in some other
important way, out performs replacement. If replacement is the best
option, you will be informed at the time of inspection.
Frequently the
result of plumbing or roofing problems, water damage should be
handled without delay. All procedures as well as final results
should be documented. Future value and insurability of the
property could be in jeopardy so act promptly.
Don't just Dry Carpet, Dry the
STRUCTURE.
How do I know when the structure
is dry?
You can only be certain of a dry structure by taking thorough
measurements with moisture detection instruments. All affected
materials should be returned to pre-loss condition within 4 percent
(or points) of dry standard for your area.
What do moisture meters do?
There are several types of moisture detection instruments. Each
instrument is designed for a specific application.
Hydrosensors determine where
moisture has migrated to in carpet in pad. They detect moisture
content as low as 17 percent. Use Hydrosensors to map out affected
areas.
A Moisture Counter reads
moisture content in materials without penetrating the surface. It
has three settings for use with a variety of structural materials.
Use it on vinyl flooring, furniture, drywall or any other surface
that should not be penetrated. The Moisture Counter reads to a depth
of 5/8".
A Moisture Pro takes
penetrating readings of moisture content. It includes a hammer
probe for driving insulated pins into hardwoods, subfloors or
other structural materials. This meter allows you to take exact
readings at specific depths. Compare day-to-day readings from the
Moisture Pro to verify drying progress as moisture migrates back out
of structural materials.
The DHT is a digital
thermo-hygrometer. It measures the temperature and relative
humidity of the air. Use the readings from the DHT to determine that
you are controlling the humidity in the drying environment.
SEE STEPS FOR: Typical
Water Damage / New
Construction Drying
 
All WET Areas Of a Typical
Water Damage Must
be Addressed.
Water damage can
easily leads to mold unless ALL wet areas are dried properly. Simply
addressing the carpet and pad are not enough. Here you see the carpet,
padding, cabinets, and the lower 6 inches of wall board ALL being
dried down AT THE SAME TIME. Dehumidification & air movement
equipment are the principal tools.
This is our
approach: to handling water damage in the most efficient way to PREVENT
MOLD FROM OCCURRING....
- Help DRY
DOWN WATER DAMAGED MATERIALS
- Identify
the extent and severity
of microbial contamination.
- Help you
take
precautions.
- Supervise
and monitor
decontamination procedures.
- Perform
clearance testing
to confirm that remediation was successfully completed.
Our environmental
service has successfully addressed many water damaged interior
structures such as walls, ceilings, floors and contents.
A team of professionals
will develop a restoration plan detailing the protocol and scope of
drying, which we will follow until metered moisture levels are normal.
Personal and/or
business belongings that can be cleaned and restored are itemized,
evaluated and removed in a manner which may involve using a
professional moving service
BIG THREE OF WATER DAMAGE
. . . 2002
According to our equipment supplier, Dri-Eaz products, our
water damage call on Dec. 31 was one of Honolulu’s 3 largest
commercial water losses of 2002. A small brass fitting for a water
filter in an 11th floor break room was the culprit.
Damage occurred on floors 11 thru 7 and a large number of
acoustic ceiling tiles were saturated and falling out when we arrived.
Several busy offices experienced inconveniences.
12 large industrial dehumidifiers, 40 air-blowers, 4 wall
drying systems, 2 carpet extractors as well as electronic moisture
detection equipment was rushed out to the site.
Carpets and structure were dried down in a few days, preventing
serious structure damage due to mold.
MOLD :
OFTEN DIRECTLY RELATED
TO WATER DAMAGE...
Most mold requires very simple
things to grow and exist. It first requires some type of
moisture intrusion, or water condensation. If there has
been a plumbing leak or roof leak, there is a strong possibility that
mold has begun growing. In many cases, it can take only 24 hours
for the process to begin. Thus the need for restoration.
MOLD REMEDIATORS who are trained
and certified in Water Damage Restoration will have the knowledge
skills, and equipment to deal with the moisture source feeding the
mold. Drying equipment which whips up the air with forceful fans
should be avoided. It is important to avoid spreading the tiny
invisible spores which are designed to remain airborne for hours.
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