Archive for October, 2009

The Importance of Quickly Correcting Water Damage in Your Home or Apartment

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

We have all been there. A leak above the ceiling drips down behind the wall. A toilet overflows due to a plumbing problem. A leaky roof allows water into the home. There are so many problems that can be caused by water damage. Many people will allow these problems to go unchecked.

Fixing water damage is about much more than just drying. Water damage can destroy electronics. It can weaken or damage structural components on a building. It can cause deadly black mold, which is known for making people sick. Black mold is also particularly devastating to small children and the elderly. Water is great when you are taking a shower or staying hydrated, but when it is on the loose in your home, it is a veritable crisis.

Floods and torrential storms can cause serious problems. They are the undeniable kings of water damage disasters. You may feel like there is no hope, but that is not true. There are many procedures that a professional could employ in order to restore many of your possessions to good and safe use. Even wet electronics can be saved. If mold is building, there are procedures to stop and remove the contamination. This can save the lives of family members.

A leak from a shower can critically damage the structure nearby. A structural failing in a home can be seriously devastating. If you own your own home, you don’t want a minor leak to do significant damage to the resale value of your building. This is why you want to take care of a problem like this immediately. As the water sits, damage to the materials advances. Mold will form. Even minor leaks like this require expert help that specializes in the removal of water from the damaged area. Microbial remediation is a process that takes care to remove any contaminant which is taking advantage of this moist atmosphere to set up an attack position in your home.

If your electronics have been damaged by water, it is critical to get water extraction help as soon as you can from a company like Super Restoration. Do not turn the device on until this type of expertise has been applied. Electronics which are not receiving electrical power can often be dried and saved. This can save serious money that would otherwise have gone to replacing these valuable items.

Mitigating the damage caused by water leaks, spills, and floods is a vital part of ensuring a safe place to live. Homeowners need to protect the value of their investment by making certain that water damage does not spread to a variety of points in their home. The structure of the home must be protected. Those who live in apartments need to protect each other from the dangerous effects of mold and mildew. Growth of such things can cause serious health problems. However you look at it, water damage is a serious issue that must be professionally handled by a company like Super Restoration. There is no time to waste. If there might be water damage in the home, experts must be employed to remove the moisture and its effects quickly.

Thank you, stay safe!

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
1 800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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Consumer Alert! SuperRestoration Can Now Inspect Your DryWall

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Super Restoration Drywall Inspections

Do you live in South Florida and was your home built between 2004 and 2006? Did you or your contractor get the drywall for your home from Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Co. Ltd. or Taishan Gypsum of China? You don’t know? What you don’t know could hurt you.

Over the past several months, many owners of newer homes in Miami and the greater South Florida region have experienced drywall that smelt of rotten eggs. For some, it got so bad that they could no longer stay. In addition, ventilation and wiring systems built into the drywall became infected with the hideous smell, necessitating thousands of dollars worth of remodeling and repairs. The lawsuits are already happening, but for many families and homeowners, the most important thing is simply to get it fixed, with minimal cost to them. If you’re not sure where your drywall came from, you need to get it checked out, before it becomes a serious problem.

It’s just the tip of the iceberg. The homeowners whose drywall started to smell in March 2009 likely built their homes in 2004. This means that more and more incidences of rotten eggs will arise between now and 2011 in South Florida. Recall how homeowners who let it get so bad that it spread to other systems in their house, including the ventilation (which spread the dangerous sulfides all over the house) had to spend thousands, sometimes even tens of thousands of dollars to repair or replace damaged systems in their homes. Less well-known is the fact that these sulfides, which include the rotten-eggs hydrogen sulfide, can tarnish your silver jewelry, tableware, and even corrode the copper in your wiring. The longer they’re left in place, the worse it’ll get for you.

You may not know whether or not your home, built between 2004 and 2006, was built with defective drywall. However, there is a solution. You can get your drywall inspected by companies such as Super Restoration out of South Florida, and take action before things get really bad. If the inspection turns up negative, you can breathe a sigh of relief. If, in fact, your drywall is defective, you can get it replaced immediately and save your silver, your wiring, and your peace of mind. Wouldn’t you rather spend a little bit of money now, than be forced to spend tens of thousands later?

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The Dangers of Mold in a Home and the Importance of Mitigating the Damage

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Dear Reader,

Today I’d like to touch on the topic of the importance of Mold damage and the proper way we prevent it from spreading. If water enters into a lower level of a South Florida home as it often does due to weather, storms, rains and flooding it cannot be allowed to sit for any length of time. In order to stay in good health, the water should be drained from the area immediately because otherwise any stagnant water will develop mold, mildew, and dangerous bacteria in the home. Super Restoration has seen these types of issues surprise homeowners when their children get sick or their walls or drywall begin to show the affects of mold but usually once this happens, often it’s too late to mitigate the damage.

Mold and mildew can attach to walls, furniture, floors, carpets, and almost every surface or object in the home and continue to develop and grow. In a wet environment, mold can start to develop only 24 hours after the environment has been wet. If that mold is left to grow by leaving the area wet it can cause serious damage to your families health. Even if mold and mildew which is growing in a basement where it is out of sight, it does not mean that the mold is not dangerous or hazardous to you and your kids. Over the last 20 years, Super Restoration has how the hidden dangers of Mold can reap havoc on family; therefore make sure you don’t take any chances.  

Mold spores can get into the air and travel through vents which can make people and animals living in your home very sick if it is not taken care of immediately. Mold which is left and not taken care of will create health problems such as respiratory problems, ill feelings such as fatigue and nausea, and in serious cases mold can lead to Cancer. Make no mistakes about it, mold is dangerous to both the people and the animals living in your home, don’t take the risk.

It’s easy to spot mold, it is black and splotchy and can grow on walls, floors, papers, and furniture. If there is mold in the house, it is important to hire a company such as Super Restoration to mitigate the mold problem and put your family back in a safe living situation.

Super Restoration can eliminate the mold in the home down to the last spore of mold. In a home which is growing mold, Super Restoration would first evaluate the damage of the area and seal it off from the rest of the home for the safety of the people living in the home. Super Restoration kills the mold using biocides, and cleans up the area using other solvents which are strong enough to kill mold. Once the damage of the area has been evaluated by Super Restoration and the humidity levels in area have been restored to a normal balance, Super Restoration can work out a cost estimate for a project which can be completed in the house which will restore the areas which have been damaged by mold. A schedule is then made to determine how long it will take to complete the project of restoration. Once the schedule for the project has been determined and settled upon, the restoration work can be immediately initiated. The restoration process not only cleans up all of the mold in the home making it safe to live there again, but it also usually involves using different materials which are ideal for making the home less susceptible to mold growth in the future.

Super Restoration
Rene Vargas
rene@superrestoration.com
1 800 516 8059

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Fire Mitigation for Residential and Commercial Dwellings

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Few catastrophes are as traumatic to a family as a house fire. And nothing is as damaging to a business as a fire or flood. While the actual fire might not cause total destruction, smoke and soot left behind can leave a home or business unfit for human habitation. At Super Restoration we’ve seen many of these types of issues and have thankfully assisted thousands of residential owners and commercial owners in West Palm Beach, Miami and Broward County.

Aside from the unpleasant smell, residual soot particles can cause serious health problems. Additionally, if left in drywall, chemical reactions with wiring and other metal components may cause damage for years following a fire if immediate steps are not taken to remove this insidious material. Super Restoration will not only eliminate all burned material, but is also equipped to start immediate repairs, a service not offered by many other companies in South Florida.

Although some treasured heirlooms and other irreplaceable mementos can’t be revived, a surprising number of items can be repaired or restored, including smoke and water-damaged documents, books and even micrographic media. Using a number of up-to-date drying methods, many items that were heretofore impossible to retrieve can now be brought back to safe, stable and usable condition. Untreated paperwork will bond together and the subsequent growth of mold will not only destroy information, it will also present health risks. Furthermore, paper becomes brittle from smoke absorption, which will also contaminate the environment with a smoky, smelly residue that can also prove to be extremely unhealthy. Aside from health considerations, the loss of vital documents can destroy a company within months, For these reasons, it is truly imperative that an early call to Super Restoration be made to prevent these calamities while they are still treatable.

It has often been noted that more damage is done by water than fire, and anything from a leaking pipe to a flash flood or hurricane can produce an alarming amount of indoor flooding. Many people will try to remove standing water themselves, and will think the job is done if surfaces look or feel dry. Unfortunately, this is not the case, since any structure will hold ‘hidden’ moisture that must be extracted with professional equipment. Unless every drop of moisture is removed, it will remain to cause structural damage, encourage the growth of mold and otherwise cause damage to valuable contents. That’s why the first people to contact after the firefighters have left is the Super Restoration staff who have the capability to both dry and dehumidify the entire affected area.

Whether you suffer fire, flood or storm damage, Super Restoration Service Company is standing by with the top of the line equipment and expertise you need for complete restoration of your home or business. Our experienced staff will work closely with you to find the most cost-effective plans to restore your home or business to its original condition and to do so as rapidly as possible. Although there are many other remediation companies, most of them handle just one or two aspects of damage mitigation. Super Restoration, however, will handle every phase of recovery, from the initial inspection, through the removal of smoke and soot, restoration of documents and computer contents, thorough drying and dehumidification, and rebuilding damaged construction all the way to the application of the last coat of paint and final cleanup. As a customer, you will be kept in the loop during the entire operation with frequent communication with our highly professional staff providing continuous progress reports. And, when Super Restoration completes your job, we believe you will join our many other highly satisfied clients in saying, “It looks even better than new!”

Rene Vargas
SuperRestoration
Rene@superrestoration.com
305 233 0500
305 989 4849

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Serious Mold Issues in Condominium Properties

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Condominium complexes can experience problems in many facets of their construction. One problem that could affect an entire complex is mold damage.

More and more people are becoming aware of the problems that can be caused by mold contamination. This kind of problem can cause sickness and even breathing problems for those who are living in a mold infested environment. Moisture that comes from water intruding into the various properties will add to the problem as the mold will be able to grow even more in a moist environment.

It only takes 24 to 48 hours of a surface being wet for mold to start to grow. This could come from anywhere such as leaky showers or toilets due to cracked pipes, and water that can get in through a leaky rooftop. The health complications that can be caused by the mold that builds up from these problems can affect any children or adults living within it’s presence. In order to keep the exposure to a minimum, action should be taken quickly once a problem has been discovered.

Super Restoration is a company with many years of experience in mold remediation, and is one of the nation’s leaders in this industry. We can take care of any problems arising from the presence of mold and make the condominium complex a healthy place to live once again. Since there are many residents in these types of complexes and mold can spread throughout different units, it is important to deal with a company that can take care of the problem for everyone and not just a single residence. This is what you will get when dealing with Super Restoration.

They can determine the cause of the problem, control humidity levels and moisture, and install controls that will safeguard the health and safety of occupants. From there they are also able to remove and/or decontaminate affected areas, prevent further growth by sealing the surface and deodorize any affected areas.

The Super Restoration team will also provide expert consultation and project management as well as develop an accurate cost estimate for your project. You will also get a completion schedule that will be realistic and work can begin as soon as the work is authorized.

If you’re a condo owner and need help getting rid of mold problems in your complex, check out www.superrestoration.com as soon as possible and get the help you need.

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