Archive for November, 2009

The Importants Of Structural Drying After A Flood

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

Super Restoration offers South Florida the fastest and most thorough structural drying. Structural drying is necessary after any water intrusion, whether it be from a burst pipe or a hurricane. By quick and effective action, Super Restoration can save your home from more damage.

There are many way that water can get into your home. South Florida is certainly no stranger to strong storms and rapid flooding. Also, poor workmanship and failing equipment can cause appliances and fixtures in you home to leak water. However the water gets in, it is vital to act quickly to stop the leak and dry the area out.

Structural Drying is very important because more damage can be caused by water after it has gotten into your home. If the water is not removed quickly and the area dried, there can be mold growth, rot, and bad smells. Even if the water appear only to be on the floor, the walls can quickly wick it up, and this leads to structural damage.

Super Restoration has a time tested method of dealing with water intrusion. Infrared imaging cameras can read temperature changes in the area, and this, in turn, can reveal where the water is. Infrared imaging can also detect leaks that are invisible to the human eye. When evaluated by experts, infrared imaging is a powerful tool to find water problems in your structure.

After location and evaluating the water damage on your structure, Super Restoration quickly begins the drying process. Of course, the first step is to stop the leaks that were found. Then, using dryers, fans, and dehumidifiers, the next step is to get the water to evaporate as quickly as possible.

If there is water intrusion into the walls, demolition might be necessary. The baseboard will possibly need to be removed to get air flow into the edges of the room. If any insulation has gotten wet, this will have to be taken out. Thus, the walls might be cut open for air movement or repair of the interior. The wall will be repaired and repainted after the area is dried out.

Your insurance company may or may not cover your water damage–it will depend on your policy. However, Super Restoration has plenty of experience dealing with insurance companies and will provide detailed reports for insurance claims. If faulty workmanship is to blame, these reports will clearly reveal the necessary details for litigation. The complete written report will include digital photos and the moisture readings from the equipment.

Super Restoration is the best fire and water restoration company in south Florida. With 20 years experience, we know all of the methods necessary to make your home or business dry in the shortest time possible. We are available 24 hours a day because we know how vital it is to stop and dry a leak as soon as possible.

If you experience water intrusion from a leak or flooding, call Super Restoration immediately. We can help you get your life back to normal fast.

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

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FIRE DAMAGE – THE IMPORTANCE OF SMOKE AND SOOT REMOVAL

Friday, November 27th, 2009

The devastating affects of a fire can linger on as residual smoke and soot continue to damage a home or business. Even if the physical damage is minor, smoke and soot damage can render the property uninhabitable. Smoke and soot not only cause odor, but they can fill the air with small particles making it difficult and dangerous to breathe. They will also travel and penetrate other rooms affecting paint, drywall, carpet, upholstery, clothing and any other personal belongings. They may even react with metal components of the house such as wiring or steel supports causing damage requiring extensive repair for many years after the fire.

It is critical to have professionally trained technicians at the location of the fire as soon as possible for several reasons. Initially, the technicians will assess the damage. Understanding the type of smoke and how it travels is an important step in the restoration process. Knowing the type of fire also helps determine the best process to restore your home or business. Determining the extent of the damage as well as the best methods for restoration is a careful process. Improper clean up can cause permanent staining and greater damage to the property. Carefully trained technicians will also consider all options for physical repair of the property when choosing the most ideal restoration method.

Two Types of Fire:

Simple – fueled by pure fuels, generally result in complete combustion.
Complex – most common in house fires, fueled by synthetic materials in carpets, furniture, wiring, etc. generally resulting in incomplete combustion and the cause of soot.

How Smoke Travels:

Smoke will move to cooler areas and rises to the upper levels of a structure.
Smoke will flow through plumbing systems, using holes around the pipes to move from one floor to another.

Types of Smoke and Soot:

Dry – burns quickly and at high temperatures.
Wet – smolders and burns at low temperatures, pungent odor, sticky.
Protein – practically invisible, will discolor paint and varnish, has a very pungent odor.
Fuel Oil Soot – caused by furnace puff backs.
Other – tear gas, fingerprint powder, and fire extinguisher residue.

Super Restoration has served the South Florida area for 25 years using specialized techniques and equipment for smoke and soot mitigation. We pride ourselves in our unique ability to act quickly and thoroughly to restore your home or business to a clean and safe environment. Super Restoration is licensed and bonded and equipped to make necessary repairs, using the best methods available for emergency smoke and soot removal. We provide the best service available in the South Florida area and are available to help you with your emergency restoration needs. Call us today!

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

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A Dreadful Return From Vacation

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Anything can happen, and every eventuality must be prepared for. That’s what one elderly couple found out when they left their home for a vacation, and accidentally left a faucet running in their guest bathroom. It’s amazing how a small little mistake like this can lead to absolute disaster.

The family had cleaned their home very carefully before leaving, and they thought they had taken care of everything. They left for the Mediterranean, enjoying the sun and sand for about 3 weeks, when a call came in from one of their neighbors. The nearby resident had noticed water coming out from under the front door. When the couple heard this, their heart’s sank. When they got home, they found that the walls and ceilings were covered with visible mold. There was a terrible smell all through the house and they wondered if they would ever be able to live there again.

mold-inspections-276They were on the verge of giving up hope, when they called us here at Super Restoration. After a short talk, it became clear to us that we would be able to help. The kind of mold problems they were dealing with is one of the areas were we have a lot of expertise. Any time there is significant water damage, you can expect mold problems to develop. You need the right of practical know-how, along with the best technology available, to return a home to it’s former condition. We sent one of our certified mold inspectors down to the property to examine everything and make sure it was salvageable, then we went to work.

We sent in a crew of mold removal experts to clean the property. First we got rid of the obvious areas of visible mold, and then we were able to find the hidden mold. Sometimes a person will think their house is mold free, only to discover that hidden mold is eating away in places they can’t see. Finding that mold is a very important part of our job.
The cleaning process was difficult, but once we were finished, the home was returned all the way back to it’s former glory. There was no evidence left that any water damage ever happened. The couple were amazed that we were able to make things right again in such a short amount of time, and for such a great price.

That’s the sort of work that we do everyday here at Super Restoration. No matter what kind of property damage you’ve suffered, we can provide a simple economic solution. Accidents happen, and when they do, you need an expert that knows how to roll back the clock, and make your home like new again. That’s our specialty, and we’re proud of all the happy customers who’ve used our service in the past.

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

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Super Restoration Saves the Day for a Young Family

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

It was a young family’s worst nightmare.

After buying their first home, they decided they wanted to update their roof. They picked out a roofer, and he started the project. Unfortunately, one day, the roofer they trusted forgot to cover the home’s open areas with tarp, and when a rainstorm passed by that afternoon, their living areas were flooded.

The family didn’t get home until 8 PM that night. As soon as they saw what happened, they called Super Restoration’s emergency service crew to assess the damage. Since we accept calls 24 hours and day, seven days a week, we got their call and arrived by 8:30 PM. Then, we got straight to work.

s6300045 We started by putting up tarps to make sure no more damage would occur if another storm came around. We used the highest powered truck-mounted extraction equipment to remove most of the standing water. Next, we set up and installed drying equipment to dry the family’s walls, carpets, furniture, trusses, etc.

Many homeowners remove standing water on their own and believe that they have taken all the proper precautions because the area looks dry or feels dry to the touch. This family made the right decision by calling our professionals to take care of this process for them. To ensure that we protected the home and the family from the future growth of dangerous mold, we set up Infrared cameras to be used and monitored daily by our project manager. These check moisture levels and find other areas with trapped moisture. By dehumidifying the area, we ensured that there would be no “secondary” damage to woodwork or other items in the house.

We worked directly with the customer’s insurance company and made the process as easy as possible. By providing accurate and scientific documentation such as moisture readings, digital photos, infrared images, and a complete written report of all activities, we can depict cause and origin. This helps defend charge backs to the subcontractors or suppliers with a level of confidence that only Super Restoration can provide.

In four days, the job was complete and the family was able to continue to finish their roof.

Everyday, Super Restoration helps in situations just like this. If you live in South Florida, you know that flooding can happen seemingly out of nowhere, especially in flood prone areas of Miami, Broward and Monroe County. When your home or business is flooded, time is critical, every second matters, and structural drying is the key to the survival of your structure. We are happy to provide 24 hour service to ensure that your assets are protected even when everyone else is off duty.

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

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Infrared Thermal Imaging by Super Restoration

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

Southern Florida is known for its rain, storms and humidity. Many homes and businesses have moisture leaks that could potentially result in property structural damage. It is important to quickly find these moisture leaks before they cause a large amount of damage that can be very expensive to repair. These leaks can additionally be hazardous to the people who reside in the home or work in the business as mold and mildew grow on moist or damp materials.

Infrared thermal imaging uses thermal imaging cameras that detect infrared waves and compose pictures of the difference in temperature around the room. These images are immediately produced on the camera so the inspector can take pictures of the leaks accordingly. The temperature differences shown on the camera are caused by many attributes, including evaporation and radiation. This noninvasive method is capable of detecting these moisture leaks in any type of building. These images can effectively identify which building materials have been damaged due to these leaks, as well as showing how far the water has advanced in to the building.

These temperatures are then evaluated by experts to find out where the moisture is entering the building. Once the experts know exactly where the leaks are located, they take electronic moisture detection data to verify their findings. In some instances, they may take core samples as data. Core samples usually come from flat roofs. Using all of this information, they can then make a knowledgeable decision on the approach of stopping these leaks. This commonly minimizes the amount of days it takes to dry the home or business. By using the infrared thermal imaging method, Super Restoration can quickly find and stop any moisture leaks, including the ones invisible to a human eye.

Super Restoration has experienced inspectors can find moisture leaks that cannot be seen without proper equipment by using infrared thermal imaging. Our staff is qualified and skilled to interpret the imaging and assess the potential moisture by evaluating the differences in temperature. By being able to locate all the problem areas in the location, the number of days it take to dry the location is reduced. For more information please contact super restoration at 1-800-516-8059, or visit www.SuperRestoration.com.

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

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