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Insurance and Water Damage Claims Water damage claims are tricky. For example, if your home floods because a high wind event blew off the roof and torrential rains damaged your home, the damage will likely be covered but if the flood is the result of storm surge, you're probably on your own. Water Damage Restoration- In Fact, Water Damage Is Downright Hazardous To Your Health! Cleaning up water damage is a major project requiring speed, expertise, safety precautions, equipment, cleaners, disinfectants, and reconstruction know-how. Don't do it on your own. Instead, water damage restoration companies are equipped to restore your home promptly and professionally. Let the experts handle the mess - they'll prevent further damage and dry out your home ASAP. Fresno Flooding-How To Deal With The Damage No matter which city you live in including Clovis, Coalinga, Fresno, Kingsburg, and San Joaquin, flooding is inevitable. In fact, flooding occurred frequently before the Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District and related flood control and urban drainage systems came into being. History & Solano County Flooding While other riverfront communities often receive several days notice of impeding floods, Solano's communities are lucky to get an hour's notice. Dryout Inc and AMCAT Global Team Up to Deliver Water Damage Restoration Services Anytime, Anywhere "It's a win-win partnership," Mark Decherd, owner of Dryout, explains. "We already have the infrastructure and a nationwide network of water damage restoration professionals in place and AMCAT has the equipment required for large scale water damage." How to Get a Fair Insurance Settlement Be assertive and proactive. When the adjuster visits your home, point out the damage and ask him to look for hidden damage. Make sure the adjuster does a thorough inspection. If possible, have a third party contractor, like a roof inspector (if you need roof repairs), present. The contractor will be able to point out damage that the insurance adjuster may not have noted otherwise. ChemDry the Dream That Never Was: Seven Ways to Kill a Good Idea We couldn't have been more excited, at last we were buying 11 franchises; the world looked brighter that day in late 1996, our dreams were in view, our minds were a whirl, the future was in our hands, finally we were on our way-or at least we thought so. After the Deluge: Tips for Choosing a Water Damage Service The floodwaters have receded and you're finally given the "all clear" signal to return to your community. While excited to be allowed to return, you're dreading the job ahead: clean up. Who can blame you? After all, flood waters are far from pure. When the water recedes, your home will be soggy and filled with debris. Water Damage The Soggy Truth about Water Damage Each year, the nightly news features images of swollen rivers, tidal surges, and water sweeping through communities. Cars float past the camera while all you can see are the rooftops of homes peeking above the water line. Clearly, these cars and homes will suffer significant water damage. Many will be total losses. Mopping up Water Damage Whether your home or business has been swamped with floodwaters or has suffered a plumbing accident, mopping up the water and drying out the structure is a high priority. However, safety must come first. Every heard of software that swaps out your words? This morning I was treated to the handy work of the word swapper software, a butcher program at best. An alert popped into my e-mail, so I opened it, through the mist of a fresh cup of Joe, and not enough sleep, I began to read what used to be my story. How the Little Things Add Up Now with safety behind you think about your property, can you stay there? Do you have power? Do you have electricity? Is it safe to stay there? Can you store food there? Will your family be safe there? Tips for the Motivated Homeowner with Water Damage So, you've got water damage. Now what? If you're a motivated homeowner who wants to take charge of the situation, it's important to understand what you're about to experience. Some basics of water damage restoration-Do's and Don'ts If you try to dryout out a property without equipment to remove the water, you will be relaying on the structure and items in the home like furniture and draperies to absorb the water/water vapor. A good water removal system like a dehumidifier is essential; the dehumidifier will capture the water vapor and transport the water out of the property. After the flooding, where do we start cleaning up the water damage? Tips and advice on returning to your home after a flood. What to ask and where to get started putting your life back together. Why my dishwasher didn't come with an electrical cord I didn't really mind so much, we have a 12 year old dishwasher on summer vacation from school. So I delayed in replacing the old lady. I was thinking that my son could learn something from a little work in the sink. How wrong was I? Flooding in New Orleans Flooding and water damage are facts of life in New Orleans. So too are boiled shrimp gumbo, Cajun spices, beautiful architecture, a vibrant lifestyle, and jazz music. How does Infrared thermography see what the human eye can't see? Infrared thermography not only can detect faults in concrete block walls, they can also detect water moisture in roofs, water damage, pollution and storm water outfalls, underground steam system leaks, underground High Temperature Hot Water hotspots and leaks, animal counts, heat resistance in electrical equipment, and they can conduct microscopic inspections of circuitry. How to install a water filter and not get water damage If your drinking water is not as clear as it used to be, maybe it's time to replace the water filter or add one. To do this without flooding out your home, consider this question. What is Teflon tape? If you know the answers get started this weekend, on the new filter. If you think Teflon tape is something you cook with, well maybe you should call a plumber to install the filter. Chlorine Bleach Is the Best Way To Kill Mold - Right? Wrong! The mold remediation pros have known about this for a long time.

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