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If you’ve never experienced a paper-related disaster, you’d be surprised how fast things can go off the rails in document storage areas. And schools, government offices, law firms, medical offices, and other businesses and facilities that deal with a lot of paper are all at risk. It only takes an everyday event, like a pipe…
You just discovered that important business or historical documents or books are moist or wet. Now what? Hopefully, you will never be in this situation. But if you ever are—or are now—it’s important to know what to do. First, don’t panic. Freeze drying and restoration processes can save your documents. This blog post explains three…
Moisture is typically the culprit when you find mold growth in the AC closet. In damp, moist conditions, mold can spread quite rapidly from one location to another. Checking the unit and drying out the room regularly are the best ways to prevent mold from spreading to the rest of the home. Understanding more about…
Water damage can cause a number of flooring problems for property owners. Some of the top concerns to consider include, how to get rid of subsequent carpet odor, mould growth in the carpet, how to repair laminate flooring water damage, and how to fix water damaged hardwood floors. These are all common issues that can…
Crime scene and biohazard cleanup are intense tasks that require the care and skill of a certified restoration specialist. This is demanding and challenging work that is not suited for just anyone to take on. Cleanup for these types of scenes often results in working long and unpredictable hours. The restoration of these potentially horrific…
Business leaders can benefit from understanding the importance of humidity and temp control when shutting down, upgrading, or replacing commercial air handling units. Making changes to the air handling unit is often an attempt at improving the economics and operational efficiency of the enterprise. Depending on the nature of the business, most enterprises can’t stay…
Water losses from weather and non-weather related events account for approximately 30% of all homeowner claims, representing the highest percentage of any claim category. When a water loss occurs, the first step is to identify the source of the water and eliminate it. The next step is to have a qualified contractor, quickly evaluate the…
Flooding, fire, pipe breaks, or even adverse conditions like humidity, can quickly destroy paper documents, records, and books. But content recovery and restoration methods, such as freeze-drying, can save critical paper assets. Planning ahead for rapid response is key. Our Document Restoration Services now use the fastest freeze-drying technology available as part of our…
(MISSISSAUGA, February 19, 2020) – FIRST ONSITE, Canada’s leading independent disaster restoration services provider, has strengthened its presence in Ontario with the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Barrie-based, J. Keith Moore Construction Limited (Keith Moore Construction) – a firm that specializes in insurance restoration across Simcoe County and surrounding areas. FIRST ONSITE, together…
Massive rains can put a severe strain on municipal infrastructure – drainage pushed beyond its limits, homes and businesses flooded, and power outages affecting thousands. When catastrophic rains occur, extreme increases in the need for restoration services result in contractors knocking on the doors of homes and businesses, looking to fill in for overtaxed restoration…