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Carpet The primary goal in water damages is to preserve and protect the structure and contents.  One of the first concerns is water-saturated carpet and padding, where unique problems are encountered. The vast majority of the carpets are tufted construction type.  In simple terms, the tufting mac...
02/28/2010
To develop a drying theory, you must know how moisture affects various types of materials.  The two major variables in determining the extent of moisture damage to materials are permeance and exposure time.  The permeance factor of the material refers to how readily it absorbs moisture.  Exposure...
02/27/2010
Water can enter homes from numerous sources.  Most damages are caused by water pipes breaking or by defective appliances.  Cold weather can cause pipes to freeze and burst, flooding a house.  The washing machine hose bursts, or the water heater springs a leak.  Although these situations do not so...
02/26/2010
Evaporation    Evaporation is the process of expelling moisture from materials into the air.  Moisture converts from a liquid state on a material's surface into a gaseous state as water vapor.  Air movers enhance the evaporation process by introducing airflow at the surface level of materials.  T...
02/24/2010
Here are some other terms you should get accustomed to... Dew Point    The temperature at which water vapor begins to condense is known as the dew piont.  When air is saturated with water vapor, a drop in temperature forces the air mass to release some of its moisture in the form of condensation....
02/18/2010
Understanding psychrometry is easier if you are familiar with the fundamentals involved in measuring air conditions.  Grains Per Pound (GPP)    "Grains per pound" (gpp) is the unit used to measure the weight of moisture in air.  The number of grains per pound of dry air expresses the specific hum...
02/17/2010
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   Psychrometry is the study of the air and its properties.  The properties of temperature, humidity, vapor pressure and dew point are measured to evaluate air conditions and determine whether intervention is needed to prevent damage to materials.  Psychrometrics (another name for "psychrometry")...
02/16/2010
   Water-damaged structures and the restoration process create numerous slip, trip and fall hazards.  Wet surfaces are normally slick, and equipment hoses and power cords provide ample opportunity for workers and occupants to slip, trip or fall.  Post warning signs and brief occupants about the h...
02/15/2010
   Hazardous chemicals, lead and asbestos may be present in some water-damaged buildings.  Be alert for hazardous materials and do not try to handle or remove them unless you are certified to deal with hazardous materials.  Use qualified subcontractors to remove and dispose of hazardous materials...
02/12/2010
   Heavy mold contamination also poses health risks for workers and occupants.  Health reactions can develop from inhaling, ingesting or touching mold spores or fragments.  Some molds produce toxigenic mycotoxins that potentially can affect some persons even though the mold spores are dead or dor...
02/11/2010
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