12Mar2023

Taylor Sewage, Water Mitigation Mar 12, 2023Jul 18, 2024

Sewage Backup vs. Clog & Overflow

Clog and overflow water events are often mischaracterized as sewage backup by unwitting property insurance consumers. Although a clog within a plumbing system resulting in an overflow is almost universally covered by homeowners’ policies, sewage backup is not. Sewage backup is considered ground water and excluded unless a severely limited addendum has been purchased with the policy.

10Mar2023

Taylor Biohazard Cleanup, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, Water Mitigation Mar 10, 2023Jul 18, 2024

Emergency Restoration Hesitation Causes Exacerbation

Emergencies, are unexpected, and often dangerous situations requiring immediate action. Restoration, is the act or process of returning something to its original condition. Combining the words forms the term Emergency Restoration, which dictates literal translation and strict adherence to achieve the most effective result.

20Sep2022

Taylor Uncategorized, Water Mitigation Sep 20, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Water Damage Restoration & Silica Dust

Deconstruction of saturated building materials during water damage restoration, routinely includes drywall and plaster removal. Drywall and plaster demolition produces high concentrations of dusts, which contain minerals such as talc, calcite, mica, gypsum, and silica.

27Mar2022

Taylor Blog, Mold Remediation, Water Mitigation Mar 27, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Finished Basements & Basement Flooding

basement flood restoration in Philadelphia

Basements in homes built prior to the new millennium were typically not designed to be used as additional living space. In most instances, the foundations are not waterproof, and there is no vapor barrier beneath the concrete flooring. The resultant environment generally exists in a state of unreasonably high humidity, and elevated mold spore counts; with a propensity for basement flooding from water infiltration during heavy rains as well as rapid snow melts.

24Mar2022

Taylor Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 24, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Thermography & Water Damage Restoration

Thermal imaging technology has become a staple in the field of water damage restoration. Using infrared technology to evaluate the breadth and degree of saturation in a water damaged structure, gives the water damage restoration professional the ability to rapidly assess water migration over an expansive area. This non-invasive technology delivers a dependable overview of the work area, which can be used to enlighten a property owner or justify job scope to an insurance adjuster.

16Jan2022

Taylor Blog, Water Mitigation Jan 16, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Household Appliances & Flood Damage

Household appliance failure accounts for a significant portion of residential flood damage claims. Performing periodic inspections and maintenance will reduce the possibility of appliance breakdown and lessen the risk of a significant water event.

11Jan2022

Taylor Blog, Water Mitigation Jan 11, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Frozen Pipes & Water Damage

During prolonged periods of subfreezing weather, insufficiently protected water lines can form damaging ice blockages that can result in Water Damage. Water contracts when cooled until reaching approximately 39 degrees Fahrenheit. Expansion commences with further cooling, increasing in volume by approximately 9% when frozen solid. This transformation from liquid to significantly expanded solid has no outlet in a closed plumbing system and can result in a ruptured water line.

3Jan2022

Taylor Blog, Fire Restoration Jan 3, 2022Jul 18, 2024

Beware of Fire Damage Chasers

Emergency restoration organizations are predominantly run by conscientious professionals who are sympathetic to the plight of their customers. Unfortunately, there are predatory practitioners eager to exploit victims of disaster that are a pitfall to recognize and to avoid. Such behavior is most prevalent when armies of malcontents known as ‘fire damage chasers’ solicit property owners, often before emergency crews have extinguished the fire.

17Dec2021

Taylor Blog, Water Mitigation Dec 17, 2021Jul 18, 2024

Water Damage Duration & Coverage

Water damage insurance claims are among the most frequently reported losses. Coverage depends on policy specifics, including the source of water damage and the duration of exposure. It is incumbent upon property owners to ascertain a thorough understanding of possible liabilities, and available policy options to make informed coverage decisions. Current coverages can be replaced entirely or bolstered by adding addendums that would indemnify against eventualities not currently addressed.

23Mar2021

Taylor Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 23, 2021Jul 18, 2024

Vapor Pressure & Water Damage Restoration

Manipulating the environment within a drying chamber is essential to successful water damage restoration. Equipment is deployed to evaporate surface water and create a vapor pressure differential between saturated building materials and dry air. This vapor pressure differential causes trapped water to vaporize and move from the substrate to the air. Achieving an optimal environment for evaporation requires attention to the vapor pressure differential. The bigger the spread of vapor pressure the greater the pull of moisture from the air.

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