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  Fire and smoke damage costs millions of dollars a year to property and loss of business during restoration. 80% of companies that undergo a major fire never actually recover (National Audit Office) They say disasters comes in threes You lose equipment and stock You lose the means to produce and do business You lose customers – often permanently Getting the business up and running again is the prime concern. This will require specialist cleaning of carpets, furniture, walls, A/C systems, electronics cleaning and data retrieval. Checklist after a Fire or Water damage Never switch on equipment even to test Switch off equipment, disconnect any back up batteries Allow smoke to escape by opening windows or vents Place smaller equipment in a clean dry room Remove excess water by vacuuming Call the Professionals Install dehumidifiers or fans One of the most important things is speed because smoke residues and water continue to damage equipment and property often irreversibly. This is pri...

    I n summer when the heat impedes or in winter when the cold hinders, WATER hot or cold is certainly a first relief. We turn on a tap and out it pours. Water is an essential aspect of our every day life. From the time we wake up in the morning until we go to bed in the night, we depend on water for several uses. Unfortunately the conditions in which it is stored and distributed are often far from ideal. Water is generally stored in overhead or underground tanks; it is rather a case of “out of sight out of mind situation”. Very few people observe the condition of their water storage tanks and distribution pipelines. With an aim to promote awareness of the importance of protecting and managing fresh water, the United Nations has marked the year 2003 as the International Year of Fresh Water. I n summer when the heat impedes or in winter when the cold hinders, WATER hot or cold is certainly a first relief. We turn on a tap and out it pours. Water is an essential aspect of our e...

  The damage caused by the fire continues even after the fire is fully contained. Smoke residue and water from fire hoses, or even humidity, can significantly harm your belongings. Knowing what to do is very important right from the start to minimize the loss due to fire. Prompt action can lower overall cost, as well as save valuable possessions that might otherwise be lost.   The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), a non-profit certification body, who sets and promotes high standards and ethics to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry list the following tips. C ontact your insurance company immediately. It is your responsibility to begin loss mitigation, including steps to prevent the damage from getting worse. Take inventory of damaged goods before discarding anything and save receipts for money spent relating to fire loss. Avoid falling structural components. A lt...

  For years fibreglass dust has been considered to be a nuisance (irritation) dust which does not cause disease. Now studies show that fibreglass dust can be dangerous, maybe as dangerous as asbestos dust. The implantation of fibreglass into the lining of the lungs of animals has caused cancer in the same way that asbestos does. Scientists now believe that asbestos causes cancer because of the physical shape of the fibre and not because of its chemical make up, This belief raises the concern that all fibrous materials could cause cancer.   What is Fibreglass? Fibreglass is a part of group called Synthetic Mineral Fibres. Synthetic mineral fibres are fibrous inorganic substances made primarily from rock, clay, slag or glass. These fibres are classified into three general groups: (1) fibreglass (glass wool and glass filament), (2) Mineral wool (rock-wool and slag-wool), and (2) Refractory Ceramic fibres (RCF), *Glasses are a class of materials made from silicon dioxide with oxid...

  Air conditioners have a profound effect on how people live and work. Especially in hot regions, it is unimaginable to live without air conditioning. HVAC system (Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning have made it possible to inhabit & thrive in extreme climate conditions and enjoy the benefits of living anywhere. Air conditioners can maintain the right level of temperature and humidity. . Air conditioners are designed to operate 24/7 to circulate air, filter air, remove pollutants and contaminants from the air. HAVC systems can provide thermal comfort and improve the quality of our life indoors. However, over the period, air conditioners efficiency diminishes due to wear and tear and lack of maintenance. The system can pose a serious health hazard for various reasons such as accumulation of dust, dirt and debris, mold and bacterial growth, water infiltration from damaged pipes, and other physical and microbial contaminants inside the system. Drawing contaminated air from o...