23Feb2024

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Feb 23, 2024

Choosing a Water Mitigation Company

Prudent decision making becomes elusive when embroiled in an unexpected water event that involves hiring a water damage restoration company. Circumstances of such a situation require immediate action, allowing little time to evaluate the competency of potential service providers. Heightened emotions combined with a sense of urgency often coalesce to obscure warning signs concerning an organization’s ability to deliver a comprehensive solution.

10Mar2023

Paul Messa Biohazard Cleanup, Fire Restoration, Mold Remediation, Water Mitigation Mar 10, 2023Feb 23, 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

Paul Messa Uncategorized, Water Mitigation Sep 20, 2022Feb 23, 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

Paul Messa Blog, Mold Remediation, Water Mitigation Mar 27, 2022Feb 23, 2024

Finished Basements & Basement Flooding

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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

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 24, 2022Mar 22, 2023

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

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Jan 16, 2022Mar 22, 2023

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.

17Dec2021

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Dec 17, 2021Mar 27, 2023

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

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 23, 2021Mar 22, 2023

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.

15Mar2021

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 15, 2021Jan 8, 2022

Four Principles of Water Mitigation

Humidity, Temperature & Airflow influence the movement of moisture within a material as well as the evaporation rate from the surface of the material and can greatly impact the overall drying time for a water damage restoration project. Quickly reducing moisture in the air and introducing sufficient airflow will reduce water activity, ultimately lowering the potential for microbial activity.

12Mar2021

Paul Messa Blog, Water Mitigation Mar 12, 2021Mar 27, 2023

Homeowner’s Insurance & Emergency Restoration Services

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Homeowners insurance provides compensation for events protected under the policy that require emergency restoration services. Covered events can indemnify the policy holder against damage to the home, yard and other structures, personal belonging as well as personal liability if found legally responsible for damage or injury to another. Although homeowner’s insurance is not mandated by law, lenders universally require a policy remain in place for the length of the mortgage to protect the investment. Encumbered properties are subject to force-placed insurance if their policy has lapsed, is cancelled, or has been deemed insufficient. Creditor-placed ‘force’ policies provide rudimentary coverages that protect the mortgagors interests alone and are charged to the mortgagee.

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