Joshua Woolen
When performing building restoration after a fire, the fire restorers tasked with conducting visual and physical investigations should commence their investigation from the exterior of the structure. This will enable them to identify any structural hazards that may pose a risk to their safety. Additionally, the restorers should give thought to boarding up the building […]
Editor’s Note: At C&R, we love showcasing some of the incredible projects restorers have taken on. In this case study, Steve Glozik, president of FP Restoration, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how his team led a 50-person crew to restore a Sanibel sanctuary devastated by Hurricane Ian. Read on to learn how restoration served […]
Rachel Adams
As an active IICRC instructor, I train and certify hundreds of restoration professionals annually. I am also heavily involved in the development and updates to the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification) standards, including the ANSI IICRC S500 The Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration, and the ANSI IICRC S520 The Standard for […]
Rachel Adams
Happy September everyone! As summer comes to a close and kids are heading back to school, many of us are watching the tropics in hopes of a hurricane that will bring some profitable work! I received several questions last month, which is great! The question I want to address in this issue is one that […]
Jessica Violand Bruno
What we know today as wall-to-wall carpeting wasn’t a reality until the 1950s when acrylic yarn and tufting technology made carpet affordable and a commodity product. Before then, woven rugs were the norm, and while they could be put around an entire room, they didn’t have the softness and comfort underfoot like a stretch-in carpet […]
Rachel Adams
If My Plastic is Sucking In, That is Proof Enough That My Containment is Under Negative Air! The primary liability for a mold remediation contractor is cross-contamination from a failure in containment. Failure can result from poor construction, not using an exit/decon chamber, improper doffing of PPE, poor cleaning techniques, and not maintaining adequate pressure […]
Doug Weatherman
We are Rare Restoration and Roofing, a local, family-owned, operated, culture-first, full-service restoration company based in Colorado Springs. We service commercial and residential clients all over the front range from our two brick-and-mortar locations. Between Rare and our sister carpet cleaning company, we have the most truck-mounted extractors in the region, allowing us to respond […]
