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How Can Super Restoration Provide Emergency Power to Homes and Businesses?

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

People who need emergency power in a hurry can trust Super Restoration to provide emergency power to meet a host of needs quickly and efficiently. Here’s a brief look at some of the ways that Super Restoration can help you meet your power needs in an emergency:

–Our modern portable generators can help you meet emergency mobile power needs efficiently anywhere at any time.
This is the case because Super Restoration features a variety of portable generators which feature a rugged and simple design that saves space. This allows Super Restoration to safely transport them anywhere using trailers that can be conveniently parked anywhere you need them.

–Super Restoration also uses a variety of generators that can generate enough power to meet the needs of practically anyone.
We feature Magnum generators which range in output from 30kW to 500kW. These generators are easy to use and they can be set up anywhere quickly to meet the needs of homes and businesses that need a mobile power source in a hurry.

–In addition, Super Restoration also offers prompt and courteous installation services that make it easier for you to use our generators right away.
Super Restoration features highly trained technical specialists that are trained to quickly install and monitor all of our units. Our specialists also work hard to ensure prompt delivery. This gives Super Restoration‘s technical specialists every opportunity to ensure that our units will continually provide reliable service to our clients.

-Finally, Super Restoration also provides power sources for people who have lost power due to a fire or a natural disaster.
This is especially important in South Florida where hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters can occur throughout the year. Super Restoration offers clients a full line of generators that can be used after a natural disaster occurs that are easy to use and easy to maintain. As a result, Super Restoration can also help people who have been affected by a fire or natural disaster in South Florida recovers as soon as possible.

As a result of these services, Super Restoration can help commercial and residential customers find and use emergency power sources at a moment’s notice. As a result, give Super Restoration a call today to see how they can help you with your emergency power needs. We’d be happy to show you how we can help you find the right generator to meet your emergency power needs.

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Mold Inspection

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Super Restoration not only specializes in mold remediation, but also provides quality mold inspection services. This can be an important part of buying a home or a business, as the effects of mold not only affects the quality of the property, but can also affect the way people breathe and feel.

Mold inspection is especially important for properties that have experienced flooding, a leaky roof, or any other type of water damage. Mold may be visually apparent in some areas, but other areas with mold damage may not be as obvious. During their mold inspection process, Super Restoration will not only be able to trace the source of the mold, but can also test the mold to find out if it is allergenic, cosmetic, pathogenic or even toxic.

While some mold may not be visible, it is still likely that you will be able to smell it. This is where the experts at Super Restoration really earn their money, as they will be able to find the location of the mold and get rid of that disturbing odor without the need for the source of the problem to be visible.

The advancements in construction have resulted in increased energy efficiency, but the way structures are being built now can be a problem when it comes to mold. Because mold thrives in dark, moist, and warm crevices, the “green” construction that is part of building these days can lead to mold developing. Super Restoration has the experience and knowledge to assess areas that could present problems with mold, as well as the ability to inspect the air for mold spores, which are inherently present anywhere mold exists. Their inspectors leave no corner unturned. They will check behind washing machines, in dark corners of closets, under cabinets, in crawl spaces, attics, duct work, and anywhere else they need to be sure your property is safe from mold.

In the event that they do find a mold problem, Super Restoration will be able to solve it as they are also experts in mold remediation. They can take care of the source of the mold by using the necessary biocides to kill it, and then clean the area with professional equipment and strong solvents to be sure any mold spores will also be dead.

When mold inspection is necessary, it only makes sense to hire a company that also specializes in mold remediation. That’s what makes Super Restoration a logical choice for Florida home and business owners.

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Buying a Home or Property? Get A Mold Inspection by Super Restoration

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

Although the negative effects of mold in the home have been known for quite some time, over the last ten years, more attention has been paid to just how detrimental mold may be for a person’s health. There are times when the presence of mold is obvious – it has a distinct smell and can often be seen. Still, mold can get into areas between floors and walls and beneath insulation where it is much harder to find. If you are considering buying a property or a home, it is a wise move to have a mold inspection completed by Super Restoration before putting any money down. Mold can seriously devalue an investment, so it definitely pays to know if there is a problem before paying top-dollar.

Signs of mold
Whether or not a property’s mold issues are outwardly obvious, a mold inspection by Super Restoration will help you get an understanding of the scope of this potential problem. Because prospective buyers do not have the opportunity to live in a home before they buy it, there is no way to accurately assess the long-term health consequences of being exposed to such a home’s fungus. Be sure to ask the previous owners about how they feel from a physical perspective – hopefully, they will be honest. It will save a lot of time and frustration if you do a little mold detective work before going under contract.

Mold inspection services
Because the harmfulness of mold-exposure is well-established, a thorough inspection by the experienced staff at Super Restoration is pretty much mandatory, if you want the entire buying process to run as smoothly as possible. Super Restoration will not only evaluate the malevolence of visible mold, they will also test areas that are covered by insulation. No stone will be left unturned, which means that the air will also be tested for the presence of mold. After the Super Restoration inspection is complete, a technician will go over the results and explain the options.

Removing the mold
If a mold problem can be quickly eradicated, mitigation services may make fiscal sense – especially if the sellers are willing to reduce their asking price. The certified team at Super Restoration will locate and block off the moisture source that is causing the mold. The mold will then be completely eliminated down to the spore through the use of biocides and solvents.

There are certain aspects of the home or property purchasing experience that are completely out of the buyer’s control. Fortunately, a mold inspection by Super Restoration is a simple step that can be taken to ensure that there are no nasty surprises down the road. There is no excuse for not identifying and addressing a mold problem before buying a house or property.

At your service!

Rene Vargas
1800 516 8059
Rene@superrestoration.com
www.superrestoration.com

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Super Restoration Can Restore Documentation Ruined by Water

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Hello,

Water damage can happen to a home or business at any time. Spills and water leaks are actually quite common. Any resulting loss of vital documentation can have serious consequences. Document restoration means the recovery of information or data from books, papers, and other forms of media that have sustained water damage. Super Restoration can recover important information from documentation damaged by water. Our goal is to restore the document and all of the information it contains to prime condition . Where possible, Super Restoration will return books, papers, and other forms of documentation to a condition that is safe and ready for use.

Many laws require businesses to retain, or maintain, information for a number of years. A copy isn’t appropriate for many forms of documentation such as signed business contracts, tax records, and legal files. Paper documentation that has been damaged by water will stick together and certainly be damaged when it’s pulled apart. Mold will begin to grow on the documentation if it is left to air dry, destroying important information. Those handling documentation that has become moldy are exposed to elevated health risks. Paper documentation will become brittle and subject to damage if it’s left to air dry. Losing vital documentation can cause serious problems for normal business activity. In a worst-case scenario, a company affected by water damage could be forced to go out of business.

Super Restoration utilizes the most modern equipment, technology, and advanced techniques to achieve the best restoration and data recovery possible. Some techniques used to recover documents damaged by water include desiccant drying, refrigerated desiccant drying, and freeze drying. Desiccant drying is accomplished in a sealed container using substances that are hygroscopic in nature. Hygroscopic substances attract molecules of water from their surrounding environment through absorption or adsorption. Adsorption is the sticking of the water molecules to the substance. Freeze drying is a dehydration process. The wet material is frozen to a temperature between minus fifty degrees to minus eighty degrees Celsius. Pressure is reduced and enough heat is added to allow the frozen water particles to evaporate.

Super Restoration specializes in emergency property restoration and recovery. We provide full service solutions with our state-of-the-art facilities. Super Restoration has On-Site Disaster Recovery Teams who are extremely capable and ready to serve your document and data restoration and recovery needs.

Thank You

Rene Vargas
www.SuperRestoration.com
Phone: 1-800-516-8059

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Super Restoration Can Restore Your Property Promptly

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Hello fellow readers,

Whenever a building undergoes a large amount of damage, one always wonders if restoring the building to its previous state is even possible or even affordable. Luckily, there are companies out there that specialize in house restoration, specifically of this nature. Super Restoration does just this, offering to do remediation on mold, fire, and water damaging that can be caused in your home or place of business.

Whether you have experienced a flood or a plumbing leak, Super Restoration will come and extract the water, using the latest equipment to free your building of this horrible inconvenience. Also, they provide mitigation services to prevent any mold or further damage being done. The debris will be removed from the premise and the windows boarded up while the structural drying takes place. This will prevent mold and toxins in the air from forming that could potentially cause health problems with anyone in the building.

When you find large amounts of mold in building, it needs to be taken care of immediately. Mold can cause various health problems and be a real disturbance in day to day life. In order to take care of this, Super Restoration will access the area, determining how much mold is truly there, and remove the contaminated items. After testing for and removing the moisture still in the room, they will seal off the surface where the mold has grown to prevent anything further from growing.

One of the specialties of Super Restoration is fire remediation. This means that all damage caused by a fire, both smoke and soot damage, needs to be taken care of before a building involved in a fire can be considered habitable, once again. We take careful steps, using specialized vacuums and our own personalized techniques to remove the smoke and soot damage. We will remove all the burned debris in order to best to be able to complete this process. Afterward, HEPA air scrubbing treatments will be used to deodorize the room and clean the air of toxins still lingering. It is the attention to detail that really makes this company special.

Remember, if you have an emergency, the restoration needs to begin immediately. These types of remediation processes are not something to be taken lightly. Super Restoration looks forward to helping you with your remediation needs so you can get back to rebuilding your own life, and not just your house or business.

Thank You

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
www.superrestoration.com

1-800-516-8059

rene@superrestoration.com

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100K mold damage and how to avoid a similar fate

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Investing in a home requires a large sum of money. When something endangers that property, steps are taken to protect the investment. Home owners buy insurance, buy burglar alarms, hire pest control, etc. However, not all hazards can be predicted and protected against.

One Florida homeowner, Veloz, discovered she was unprepared to stop one hundred thousand dollars worth of damage to her property. Her home in Lee County at the intersection of 19th Street SW and Olive Avenue was vandalized, after renters moved out. The vandals were the first to damage the home, but as they left the property they also left the water running.

The resulting water damage sustained by the home inevitably gave birth to the mold that would skyrocket the cost of her repairs. Anyone outside the home would not notice the mold, but the mold is growing almost everywhere inside. It has crept along the baseboards, the walls and even onto the ceiling. So, while the sheriff’s department investigates the crime, the mold continues to grow and damage the home. Veloz will undoubtedly lose a considerable amount of capital to protect her investment at this point.

Fortunately, for other homeowners, her situation is a warning sign. Homeowners should learn these basic steps to decrease the possibility of mold build up.

1. Control the moisture inside
Invest in a moisture or humidity meter and keep indoor humidity roughly around 45%. This can be achieved through the use of the home’s air conditioning system.

2. Keep indoors as dry as possible
If liquid spills, then clean and dry the affected area. Dry off any noticeable condensation.

3. Maintain operational roof gutters
Mold spores are in many places outdoors. If roof gutters are not working properly, then they may become an excellent area where mold can grow and begin affecting the home.

4. Repair water leaks
Any leaks inside the house should be repaired as soon as possible. It is also imperative to dry the surrounding area, within 24-48 hours. This will help prevent the growth of mold.

If the problem is larger than a homeowner can deal with alone. It is important to contact a certified local mold specialist like Super Restoration. We are certified to perform mold inspections and mold remediation. When prevention is no longer effective, contact the professionals. To avoid situations like the one Veloz was a part of. It is also a good idea to have a burglary alarm system installed. This way, even if vandals leave the water running, someone will know before mold grows throughout the home.

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

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Student in danger of health issues due to mold

Monday, January 4th, 2010

A college student had just bought an apartment near his campus and about 2 weeks later began to feel ill. He felt shortness of breath, runny nose, and itchy eyes. He looked online for many reasons to why he may have these symptoms and realized he have mold in his home. He called our 24- hour emergency service line, and an appointment was set up with one of our certified mold inspectors. Upon inspecting the apartment, the inspector found a few issues that can be leading to a compromised indoor air conditioning and potential mold concerns.

First, the air conditioning unit seemed to not be operating correctly due to condensation noticed around the air conditioning vents. In addition, 2 windows in the family room were leaking and the carpet was humid due to water intrusion from the outside. Tests were performed and a plan of action/protocol was drawn up to begin remediation work, 2 months later, the college student is now free of symptoms and excelling in school.

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

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Air Purifying in Offices

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Ozone, a gas composed of three oxygen atoms bonded together, has been protecting us from harmful ultraviolet light generated by the sun for the last 600 million years. Indeed, the human-generated holes in the stratospheric ozone layer are a leading concern for the EPA, which has banned substances and adopted the Montreal Protocol to protect what is left of the ozone layer. The goal of this treaty is to, in time, restore the protective layer of ozone in the atmosphere; the holes are even now showing signs of closure, though it will take years to complete the restoration.

Not all Ozone is good, though. Ground level ozone, when combined with volatile organic compounds, such as those found in gasoline and paints, and nitrogen oxides released through the burning of fossil fuels creates smog, a pollutant known to cause serious health problems. As smog levels rise in cities across the world, hospitals are seeing increased complaints of lung irritation, wheezing, coughing, and painful breathing, all symptoms directly related to the inhalation of ozone and smog. The Great Smog of 1952 killed, directly or indirectly, over 11,000 Londoners. This lead to Parliament’s passage of Clean Air Act is to reduce pollution, making London’s famous “pea soupers” a thing of the past.

While great strides have been made to protect the public from ground level ozone and smog, more needs to be done. Indoor exposure to ozone gas can, according to the EPA, reach 100 times outdoor levels. New studies show, too, that chemical compounds on a person’s skin can react with ozone in the atmosphere around it, releasing chemical byproducts that may be harmful to humans. In an office environment this is an especially pressing concern, as a major source of ozone is office equipment running on electrical or chemical processes, such as copiers and laser printers.

There are, though, ways to reduce office ozone levels; some business machines can be equipped with ozone filters to reduce the levels of gas emitted, and services exist to purify the air in businesses currently experiencing problems. Investing in one of these options is a great way to ensure a healthy, productive workforce for the future.

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

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Fradulent Inspectors

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Are you worried about the damage mold may be doing to your home? After a major flood, a home that had flood water come in has a large chance of experiencing significant and dangerous mold damage. The fumes from this mold can put entire families in jeopardy, as well as driving down home values and leaving residents displaced. When looking for a professional to inspect your home for mold, it is absolutely essential to research the business you are preparing to work with.


After the flooding, local news station WLKY uses the article located at http://www.wlky.com/news/20402064/detail.html to talk about problems with mold issues leading to a large upswing in fraudulent mold inspectors. These predators take advantage of Kentucky’s lack of licensing requirements for mold inspection contractors to prey on unsuspecting home owners by claiming to do thorough inspections they do not have the skills to perform. Unfortunately, there is no immediate way for a homeowner to know a good inspector from a fraud without doing the right research in advance.

To make sure the mold inspection service you are planning to hire is legitimate; a good first resource is the Better Business Bureau. This service allows customers to file a complaint against a business they have trouble with and makes these complaints public; giving you a warning if other people have had trouble with a mold inspection or restoration service before you hire them to deal with your mold issue. Because Kentucky doesn’t have a licensing requirement for mold services, the BBB is your best defense against fraudulent inspectors.

By using the Better Business Bureau to check for fraudulent companies, you can protect yourself from hiring a mold inspection and restoration service that may fail to completely find or remove mold from your home and leave your family in danger. Super Restoration has a solid track record of customer satisfaction in the BBB database that can be found at http://www.seflorida.bbb.org/Business-Report/Super-Restoration-Service-Co-34001939, should be your first stop for proper and safe mold inspection and removal.

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

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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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