FIND THE SOURCE OF YOUR MOISTURE PROBLEM TODAY!!! to read the entire U of M article click on this link: Reduce sources of water evaporation (bathing, cooking, humidifiers, etc.). Install or inspect (and repair) exhaust fans in your bathrooms. Install an exhaust fan in the kitchen to remove moisture caused by cooking. Bring dry outdoor air into the …
Cleaning up after a flood can pose health risks. You and your family should wait to re-enter your home until professionals tell you it is safe, with no structural, electrical or other hazards. Before you start cleanup activities, contact your insurance company and take pictures of the home and your belongings. Remember – drying your …
Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters Read More »
One of the biggest issues surrounding flooding after natural disasters is mold, a problem that can stay with a structure long after floodwaters have receded. Considering that over 17 percent of homes already have some physical condition that contributes to leaks and that mold grows in temperatures between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 100°F, there is no wonder …
Beyond Bleach: Mold Is a Long-Term Problem after Flood and Disasters Read More »
Another problem with mold today is that many energy-efficient homes are designed to capture and conserve heat—which means they can also trap moisture and prevent ventilation, Magan adds. Heat and moisture create a perfect environment for mold. In a bitter irony, architects battling the very things that encourage molds globally may be making them more …
Heavy Rains and Hurricanes Clear a Path for Supercharged Mold Read More »
At times, water intrudes into a building so quickly that it must be responded to as an emergency. Broken water lines, gaping holes in the roof or walls during rainstorms (or hurricanes), or rising water tables may cause severe wetting or structural damage. To avoid fungal growth on susceptible materials, it is important to dry …
Prevention and Remediation Strategies for the Control and Removal of Fungal Growth Read More »
Drying out a Flooded House with Heat Technology Heat drying technology is advancing and challenging the ways our industry dries structures. Faster drying times ensures that flood victims can return to their normal lifestyles sooner. It is generally accepted that employing direct-heat application increases the temperature of wet materials and expedites drying times. This was …
Water damage accounts for $1 billion in insured losses annually for homeowners and renters, with claims averaging more than $10,000 each, Worters said. Appliance and plumbing failures are a leading cause of household water damage, which is far more common than you may think. Homeowners are six times more likely to suffer property …
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Drying a Flood House with Heat Technology The year 2013 saw many research projects conducted at HSG CodeBlue’s Structural Drying Laboratory in Springfield, Ohio. Potential faster drying times and the ability to salvage materials, once thought to be beyond recovery, underline the importance of research aimed at strengthening capacity to cope with drying flooded structures. …