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Home Sick: Toxic Mold From Water Damage

Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Mold is a type of fungus that can only grow in moist conditions, and it is sure to form if the moisture content in a house is not controlled. The most common household molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria, and Aspergillus. Most of these molds are either black or white in appearance. Mold is destructive to the home because it destroys the materials that it grows on, due to the physiology of the fungus. Unlike plants, fungi can not make their own food, so they produce enzymes that break down whatever food source they happen to be attached to. Wood, drywall, carpet, and other materials make an excellent source of food for mold. This is why mold from flood damage and water damage is the worst enemy.

In addition, certain molds in the living environment can make a person very ill because they release allergens called mytotoxins. These function by killing healthy cells in the infected organism. People with asthma must especially be on guard as these can trigger severe attacks. A normally healthy person can become very ill from exposure to mold toxins as well. Prolonged exposure induces severe headaches, swelling, irritated skin, and respiratory illness. It would be especially disastrous to have mold growing where a young child or elderly person spends a lot of time, because the effects are harder on their bodies. The mold of most concern is called Stachybotrys chartarum, a dreaded green-black colored mold. This species has been blamed for causing acute idiopathic pulmonary hemorrhage in infants, a condition in which the blood vessels in the fast growing lungs rupture.

Most insurance companies do not cover mold damage, but do cover water damage from leaks. these reasons make it very important to make sure that all leaks in the home are repaired promptly, and that any existing mold is killed and cleaned as soon as possible.

Call us today for a free consultation 800-516-8059 or by email at: info@superrestoration.com

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Is Your Condo Protected?

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
So, you finally made a leap of faith and purchased your dream condo, but how do you know that it is properly protected? More often than not, your condo’s maintenance will be under the supervision of your respective condo association, who may not be hiring the proper restoration companies to take care of water, mold, and fire damage. So how can you convince them to do so? This guide will help you learn how to make sure that your condo association is using the best restoration company available to properly take care of water, mold, and fire damage if and when it occurs.

The first thing you will want to do when making sure that your condo association chooses a company that can properly manage such damage issues is to communicate to them the huge disadvantages of not contracting a company that can handle such repairs. Make it clear to them that hiring an unqualified company can lead to more damage and unforseen lost time. Let them know that hiring a qualified company will mean less headaches and less work for them in the long and short-term. More often than not, condo associations will hire a company based on their price quotes and not on the actual quality of work. Though this may seem smart to them, this is a huge mistake for those that own condos under the supervision of the association, since it can mean that the job will not be done right the first time. Such scenarios can lead to lost time for the condo owners, as well as an embarrassment when friends or family decide to visit them and see subpar work done, or worse, no work done at all on the damaged areas of their residence.

The second thing you’ll want to communicate to your condo association is that a cheap price quote from their current unqualified vendor may not translate into any price savings whatsoever. Let them know that a cheap price quote often means cheap work done, which usually only leads to more repairs down the road, which cause even more expenses, since the job wasn’t not done right the first time.

Call us today for a free consultation 800-516-8059 or by email at: info@superrestoration.com

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Mold Inspection Tests

Friday, June 25th, 2010

Are you sure your home or business doesn’t have mold? Mold inspection tests assess and identify mold and other potential air pollutants in your home. Standard equipment alert you to potential toxic activity found in humid climates. The best way to find your home or offices vulnerability is by performing a mold inspection test.

Definition of Mold

Mold is a type of fungi that produce appendage growths on damp or decaying material. Mold reproduces by spores that can become airborne for extended time and last through temperature changes. The fungi thrive in moisture filled areas including building materials.

Importance of Inspection Tests
Mold inspection tests are beneficial because they fully examine for current and future mold occurrences. Inspections are extremely useful because they find the source, identify it and detect existing mold .These indispensable examinations aid in superior cleanup of the fungi and preventing future growths.

Mold Health Risks

The presence of fungus can produce various health-related illnesses. Toxic mold can produce skin rashes, immune problem, and nausea among other problems. Allergy problems from mold are itchy burning eyes prone to infection and dizziness and other symptoms. Pets, young children and the elderly have an increased risk of sick due to presence of molding spores.

Mold exposure can happen in various ways that can be detrimental to health and wellbeing. Spores are airborne; therefore they can enter through respiratory system. Touching or ingesting items that contain fungi are other ways to becoming exposed to mold.

Could I have mold?

Mold grows prevalent in areas with constantly high humid climates. Buildings that contain leaky plumbing or a musty smell may contain fungi. Walls and ceilings that have water damage may already contain fungus spores.

If you have any of the above problems, then you may already have mold. Mold inspection tests evaluate fungus probability in your home.

Mold inspection tests are advantageous for buildings in humid climates and damp conditions. Mold is a fungus that can negatively affect health and lead to illness, don’t risk your health.

Call us today for a free consultation 800-516-8059 or by email at: info@superrestoration.com

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Fire Damage!

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

A fire can be frightening and downright devastating. The destruction caused by a fire can happen in a matter of minutes, leaving the home or business owner is a state of overwhelming shock. It’s important to note, however, that just because the fire is extinguished, that doesn’t mean that the structure is safe. Only restorative professionals such as Super Restoration can properly evaluate the damage caused by a blaze. Quick action will prevent further structural damage and protect the health and safety of those who occupy the home or business.

Not only is the overpowering odor displeasing to the nose, the smoke that caused the smell continues to do damage even after the fire is extinguished. If not immediately treated, permanent damage and discoloration could affect most of the items within the building.

Untreated smoke and fire damage to a building’s structure may not be noticed right away by the average person. Utility lines and wiring within the walls need to be checked for damage, evaluated for safety and immediately repaired. The roof of the structure can host embers and sparks that need to be identified right away. It is vital to allow a professional check all areas of the property.

Health dangers that follow a building fire include carcinogens and other hazardous materials that a fire can leave behind. Cleaning products, batteries, painting materials and other household products can become volatile when exposed to extreme heat and fire. The toxins left behind can cause serious health problems.

Proper treatment by a fire damage restoration professional should be sought out immediately. Waiting days or weeks can not only limit the salvation of the property, it can be downright dangerous. Fire damage restoration and neutralization is typically done in multiple phases. Ideally, treatment should begin within a few hours.

In South Florida, the potential for the home or business structure to develop mold and mildew after a fire is even greater than other areas of the country, thanks to the hot and humid climates we face daily. Microorganisms, fungi and bacteria can grow and spread very quickly in moist environments, particularly after a fire disaster.

Hiring Super Restoration for your fire damage immediately after a fire not only ensures the safety of the structure, but also the health of loved ones or business associates. Fighting fire damage doesn’t have to be a solitary feat. Let us, the professionals help pick up the pieces – and then start anew.

Call us today for a free consultation 800-516-8059 or by email at: info@superrestoration.com

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Structural Drying

Monday, April 12th, 2010

Super Restoration is the company to call when flood, tornadoes, storms or burst pipes have caused excessive moisture and water to soak the walls and floors of your home or office. This is not a situation that can be fixed with do-it-yourself measures even though you have done everything you can. The water mains are turned off, the storm is passed but now you have to deal with the consequences. You need professional help with the equipment to dry all the different sections of the structure as well as treat the mold and mildew that will have started forming immediately.

Structural drying is required as soon as possible after a water disaster. The longer the time laps from the flood, the larger the damaged area becomes because mold and rot will continue to grow and spread into other areas. Saturated building materials need to be removed as quickly as possible and the remaining structure needs to be dried to prevent collapse. Quick mitigation of water damaged structures will ultimately reduce the expenses for rebuilding as well as the costs to the insurance company.

Super Restoration knows buildings in South Florida and what is the best way for structural drying and mitigation. They know what materials need to be immediately extracted and what can be dried in place. They know where and how to make openings in walls, ceilings and floors so internal areas can be thoroughly dried. Their equipment includes dryers, fans and dehumidifiers to dry every corner. Some areas may not look like they have been affected by the moisture but Super Restoration knows that the building materials may have become moist, just enough to start growing mold and mildew, even if they don’t look wet or were not directly affected by the flood.

There is no guesswork for Super Restoration. They provide accurate documentation concerning your home or business which includes moisture readings, digital photos, a complete written report of everything they did and infrared images all of which are standard procedure that will give you the confidence that the job was correctly done. These documents will help you later if faulty workmanship is the cause of your troubles.

Super Restoration guarantees their work. Once they have dried your structure there will be no secondary damages. Every day they are working to mitigate your damage they will use infrared imaging to be sure all of the moisture is gone. With structural drying speed is very important and Super Restoration is ready 24/7.

In your service,

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
1 800 516 8059

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Reconstruct, Rebuild, Repair Your Way into the Future

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Disaster can strike at anytime, and since only the fittest of the fittest shall survive, you should outfit your home or business with the best restoration services you can find. Super Restoration provides one-stop solutions to all sorts of property damage reconstruction and repair needs. When mold, fire damage or water intrusion has caused hazardous conditions that preclude your business from utilizing your facilities to their maximum extent, you’ll need to get things back to normal somehow, and reconstruction is going to be the first step you’ll have to take. If your family can’t occupy their home due to hazardous or unhealthy conditions, you need to act efficiently and quickly.

Getting your assets restored to their original condition is not a DIY project or casual undertaking, and when you think about it, it shouldn’t be a project that you have to oversee every step of as a home or business owner. For restorations that maintain safety regulations and set you off on the right foot again by returning your operations to full steam in no time flat, Super Restoration is there.

Super Restoration is well versed in the creation and execution of cost-effective rebuild plans that minimize the amount of time your facilities or residences are unusable. With a staff whose widespread experience in all forms of commercial and residential construction and will rebuild your properties to your exact specifications and keep you fully updated throughout, it will seem like your reconstruction is doing itself. Our damage assessments use state of the art technologies to determine the exact amount of damage that has occurred inside your walls and structure, so you can be guaranteed that our reconstructions and repairs will last a lifetime.

Disasters can produce consequences of any scope or form, and your house or business’s continuity and lifespan is definable by how well it responds to handling these consequences. There’s no reason that you shouldn’t be able to get a hand up when these unforeseen tragedies catch you off guard, so give Super Restoration a call. Take advantage of a company that will stick with you through inspection, assist you during insurance remediation and then provide you with the most stress free reconstruction you’ll ever get.

In your service,

Rene Vargas
SuperRestoration
1 800 516 8059

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What to do after a Fire? Call SuperRestoration

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Experiencing a fire in a home or business is certain to be upsetting — perhaps even terrifying. Even after the immediate danger is over, the aftermath may be distressing. There are two parts to fire damage: actual damages caused by the fire itself, smoke, or soot, and water damage in trying to put the fire out. At SuperRestoration we’ve seen it all and we know better than most companies what a trying time this can be for a commercial or residential property owner in Miami.

Most of my customers are unaware of the affects of a fire. In either home or businesses, soot and smoke can mar the walls, ceilings and furniture, and water can soak upholstered furniture, dampen drywall and carpets, and spoil books. Left untreated, water can encourage growth of mold or mildew, particularly in drywall and carpets, which may then require complete replacement, unless a company like SuperRestoration is called and we act quickly.

Some structures may even be considered too damaged to make it worth repairing, but not with if a professional mitigation service like the one SuperRestoration offers is applied. Fire damage in homes can threaten personal belongings, such as photographs and clothes. Even if damage from the actual fire or from water is minimal, the smell of smoke can be overwhelming, particularly in clothing, and is difficult to remove. Having the proper mitigation services executed in time is key to preserving your valuables.

When faced with the destruction a fire causes, it can be tempting just to throw up one’s hands in despair. The damage may seem overwhelming and severe; it may seem that nothing can be saved, or that what can be saved is not worth it. While some items may not be able to be repaired or restored by fire restoration services, if the item has not been actually burned, most items can be saved, we’ve been providing this service to customers for over 25 years. Fire damage restoration companies use a variety of time tested techniques to help them salvage things damaged by fire, SuperRestoration uses top notch equipment to get you back to normal.

It can be a very expensive undertaking to replace most if not all of the contents of a house or a business. Clothing alone can cost thousands of dollars, not to mention artwork, desks, chairs and other things. Some photographs, documents and memorabilia are irreplaceable — but not necessarily irreparable. Experts at SuperRestoration have the knowledge, skills and equipment necessary to restore and repair your belongings for much less than it would cost to replace them. Even soot-covered clothes and furniture that reek of smoke can be rescued. It really does save time, money and hassle to get the experts to restore things damaged by fire, give us a call and let us help you!

In your service,

Rene Vargas
SuperRestoration.com
1-800-516-8059

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Questions and Answers on Water Damage

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Hello reader,

When I am out on the field, I am often asked what kind of different issues create the worse type of water damage in residential and commercial property? The second most important question I get asked is what can be done to prevent any further damage before a company like SuperRestoration.com arrives on the scene?

Well, its not a very easy question to answer but I’ll do my best and offer you some quick and easy solutions.  

Most water damage emergencies result from a cracked or broken water pipe. Excessive damage occurs when an emergency company like ours isn’t called fast enough or when the property owner isn’t prepared to take the proper measures. I like to encourage all of my customers to have our phone number ready and be prepared should disaster strike. In the case of a broken water pipe, I direct all of my customers to shut off the main valve. This simple piece of advice will save you tons of money and headaches. Most property owners in the midst of a crisis don’t consider the this step and cause further damage to their property. Don’t make the same error and avoid not being prepared. Know where the main valve is located and always be ready should this type of incident occur.

The second most important thing to do in this type of crisis is to call us immediately at 1800 516 8059 and allow us to help you mitigate your damage. If we get on the scene soon enough and act quickly, we can not only mitigate your property damage but avoid you having to pay high costs in damages in the future. Most property owners don’t realize that taking the proper measures is key to avoiding a huge loss of furniture, documents and structural damage.  So when seconds matter, don’t be nervous, be prepared and call Super Restoration at 1 800 516 8059.

Thank You

Rene Vargas
Super Restoration
rene@superrestoration.com

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SuperRestoration Is Your Trusted Source

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Dear Reader,

When dealing with natural disaster damage as well as every day common occurrences like fires or the villain better know as Mold, Super Restoration is the company you want handling your issues. Super Restoration can help you return your damaged property back into a pre disaster attacked stage. The company specializes in restoring storm damage structures as well as helping the homeowner or the property owner rid his place of mold. Currently, mold has drawn a lot of attention from studies showing that mold can be the cause of many chronic illnesses that children, pets and adults get just by living in premises that have been overrun by mold.
 
Restoring your house and property can mean more than just drying out walls after a storm or getting emergency utilities like electricity and air conditioning. Restoring your home can also mean making it a healthier place to live. Newer homes and properties are being built with an eye to cutting costs of maintenance which includes sealing the structure more tightly than older homes which actually encourages the growth of mold since cooled or heated air may not be escaping but neither is the humidity and bacteria that grows in tight areas.

Super Restoration knows the problems that can form from added insulation that restricts the flow of air into and out of a property. One of our experts in some cases can quickly evaluate your property or homes mold damage which is easily seen as a fungus on walls or doors. Rooms with a musty smell that is immediately evident when entering a place infested with mold is a warning to all home owners and commercial owners. If you and your family are developing allergies and other illnesses that were not a part of your past medical history, this is sure sign that something is wrong and that you need someone like us to head to your homestead or place of business.  
South Florida has mold problems that might be seen as caused by the extreme humidity and weather conditions that are elevated due to modern building practices. Super Restoration knows South Florida and the laws of the state of Florida and their inspectors are certified by the State of Florida. For all types of mold issues caused by growing spores in damp areas of your property, Super Restoration can provide an effective and quick solution to remedy the problem. Usually a company like Super Restoration is called following a storm or fire damage to a property, but for the slowly growing culprit like mold, the property owner should use their services to locate the mold, kill it and clean it up. Trying to do the work yourself without the proper materials and protection could cause more damage to your physical health as well as to your property. So when seconds matter, call Super Restoration.

Rene Vargas
1800 516 8059
rene@superrestoration.com

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A Brief History of Our Company and Services

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

I thought this week I take a moment to share a little bit about our business and go over just some of the aspects of our business and expertise.

Super Restoration was a small, home-based business that was started by a couple in 1986 as a cleaning service provider for carpets, upholstery, and fabrics. They run under the ever-popular philosophy that “no job is too large or small” for the amount of know-how and staff they have collected over the years. Since the start of the company’s existence they have expanded to include the cleaning and restoration services affiliated with the damage of more severe situations. This has become our passion and is the focus of our business.

As a mitigation and restoration company we provide reconstruction from damage, pack outs, and support infrared thermal imaging as well as providing portable air conditioning units to home owners and commercial owners.

We provide the service of inspecting and treating affected areas in a home or business left behind by flooding, fire, and mold damage. When mitigating mold in a particular location we first determine where the source of moisture causing the mold resides. Secondly, they use the highest rated in biocides to destroy the mold cells in an affected area and then a thorough clean-up of the surrounding area is executed. Super Restoration works to rid each affected area in a home or office building to ensure a mold-free environment for all. We are loyal to customers all over South Florida and we follow a specific list of guidelines to achieve success in each case.

We promise to give our clients an accurate estimate as well as provide a realistic time of completion for every project. Work is initiated immediately after the proper information is collected. Then, steps are taken to control the moisture and humidity factors in the area. Surfaces surrounding the area are then sealed off to prevent further growth of the mold and other damages. We are proud to say that we take every precaution possible to ensure our customers satisfaction. So when seconds matter, call Super Restoration!

In your service,

Rene Vargas
1-800-516-8059

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