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Created on March 05, 2022 By

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Boarding Up Windows, Doors and Barricades and Traping Holes

Am-Cats Ems certification program is designed to provide the correct techniques in securing openings cause by natural forces, unexpected catastrophes and or break-ins.

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Q. What is the meaning of board up?

A. DEFINITION; To open window or door with force.

DEFINITION. To cover a window or door with wooden boards. All openings including windows and doors need to be boarded up, to close or lock secure all openings.

DEFINITION. To cover window or door with, whatever is available to cover the windows lock secure door.

DEFINITION. To cover doors, only the doors get boarded up, to close or lock secure the door.

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Q. Should I Nail or Screw OSB sheets?

A. Nails are often preferred for structural joining, including framing walls, because they are more flexible under pressure, whereas screws can snap. Nails are also called upon when securing plywood sheathing for exterior walls, installing hardwood floors, and attaching siding and roofing.

B. OSB is pretty much a sponge when it comes to moisture. While the drywall screws will be fine, you're going to find 1 1/4" are not going to have a real good hold.

C. When deciding between nails and screws, keep in mind that nails are less brittle, so they provide greater shear strength. Screws, on the other hand, may not be as forgiving, but their threaded shafts hold better in wood and draw boards together much more tightly and they have greater tensile strength.

D. When you drive screws into wood without drilling pilot holes, you're essentially pushing wood out of the way to make room for the screw. That displaced wood puts more pressure on the wood surrounding the screw, which can lead to splitting and cracking, weakening the wood over time.

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Q. What is a wooden barricade?

A. A defensive, deployable object used to block your base from looters and break ins

B. When used as a subfloor, either product will work for many flooring surfaces, especially carpet where there will be no noticeable difference.

C. OSB roof panels should always be installed with the grade stamp facing into the attic and the screened surface (with the nail guide lines) facing up.

D. To Barricade a Door, use a rope, power cord, or belt to tie the doorknob to a nearby heavy object, tape a broom handle perpendicular to the door frame, tying the handle to the doorknob to hold the door shut, if applicable, secure a belt around the top of the door hinge.

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Q. Can you use 2x3 instead of 2x4 when boarding up?

A. There is a BIG difference between 2x3 and 2x4, and I would never use 2x3 for wall framing. I ended up using 2x3's for the roof trusses to save weight, and still spaced them every 2 feet.

B. Yes, 2x3 are preferred, because they can fit perfect in the window ledge in securing your boards.

C. No, 2x4 will not fit in some window frames and doorways so you must cut them to fit.

D. 2x3 are only used to build a doghouse.

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Q. Are flat roofs high maintenance?

A. Avoid Power-Washing Shingles, concentrated spray can loosen the granules from the products' top coating—and resulting damage might not be covered by the warranty, check the ventilation, clean gutters regularly, insulate attics and cathedral ceilings properly, fortify the roof.

B. The biggest disadvantage of a flat roof is the lack of drainage, and this is why it is important to check your roof regularly. If you do not inspect it regularly, your drains may become clogged with snow and water.

C. Water pools on flat roof will eventually cause leaks. That's when flat roof repair becomes necessary. While flat roofs are a little more prone to leaks, they don't always develop them.

D. Depending on the quality of the original installation and continued maintenance, flat roofs can in actual fact easily last for up to 50 years at a time before needing to be replaced. This lifespan is almost as long as a tiled roofs, which themselves can last for up to 60 years.

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Q. How do you secure a tarp down on a flat roof?

A. Use OSB panels rated for the distance between the floor joists. Run a bead of construction adhesive along each joist and lay the OSB panel on the joists. Nail the panels with 10d common nails or #10, 2 1/2-inch wood screws spaced 6 inches apart along the edges and 12 inches apart in the middle.

B. Nails are less brittle than screws, which leads to an increase in shear strength for nails. ... The sheathing panels brace the framing to stop the wall from toppling over and increasing the number of fasteners increases the wall's shear resistance.

C. OSB roof panels should always be installed with the grade stamp facing into the attic and the screened surface (with the nail guide lines) facing up.

D. Attach 2 x 4 boards to both edges of the tarp, just on the peak side perpendicular to the anchor board. This will hold the tarp tight to the roof and keep the water out. Extend the top edge of the tarp over the roof. If needed, cut off the excess tarp from the other end, leaving about a 4' overhang.

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Q. Do flat roofs always leak?

A. No, flat roofs are the best roofs.

B. Flat roof, keep unwanted animals, like squirrels and birds, from nesting or foraging in your home.

C. Sometimes water pools on the roof, and this will eventually cause leaks. That's when flat roof repair becomes necessary. While flat roofs are a little more prone to leaks, they don't always develop them or develop them about as often as other roof types.

D. Tarping your flat roof is a standard practice.

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Q. Why are roof tarps blue?

A. Black, Gray, Dark Blue) Some of our heaviest and strongest materials (Hypalon, Neoprene, Vinyl) come in black and or darker colors. Often treated with UV Ray coatings to protect from the Suns Damage light. These darker tarps also absorb heat allowing covered items to remain cool.

B. The closer to black a color gets, the lighter and heat it will absorb. The closer to white, the less it absorbs. So, a dark blue blanket, for instance, would absorb more heat than a neon green one. And something reflective will bounce most of that light off it.

C. The blue tarp was invented in 1894 by Liverpool baker and Presbyterian Joseph Cunningham who wanted to provide young working men from Toxteth with an affordable holiday.

D. Blue tarps are easily the most popular form of tarp and the most easily found, these colored tarps typically reflect sunlight rather than absorbing it. White is the best color tarp to reflect heat. Black and dark gray tarps absorb sunlight, rather than reflect it.

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Q. What size thickness of wood is used for boarding up windows doors and store fronts?

A. The recommended thickness of plywood, used, is 1/4 of an inch. When it comes to the plywood's size, start by measuring the size for boarding up windows. Then, when it's time to cut the plywood, make it so that it's 4 inches bigger than the window on all sides.

B. The recommended thickness of plywood, used, is 1/2 of an inch. When it comes to the plywood's size, start by measuring the size for boarding up windows. Then, when it's time to cut the plywood, make it so that it's 4 inches bigger than the window on all sides.

C. The recommended thickness of plywood, used, is 5/8 of an inch. When it comes to the plywood's size, start by measuring the size for boarding up windows. Then, when it's time to cut the plywood, make it so that it's 4 inches bigger than the window on all sides.

D. The recommended thickness of plywood, used, is 3/4 of an inch. When it comes to the plywood's size, start by measuring the size for boarding up windows. Then, when it's time to cut the plywood, make it so that it's 4 inches bigger than the window on all sides.

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Q. Should I use 2x4 or 2x3 for board ups?

A. 2x3s for all exterior walls (or walls with one side you know you'll never need to finish). And 2x4s for all interior walls or walls with doors that need to be finished on both sides.

B. 2x3s for all interior walls (or walls with one side you know you'll never need to finish). And 2x4s for all exterior walls or walls with doors that need to be finished on both sides.

C. 2x4s for all interior walls (or walls with one side you know you'll never need to finish). And 2x4s for all exterior walls or walls with doors that need to be finished on both sides.

D. 2x3s for all interior walls (or walls with one side you know you'll never need to finish).

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What is Water Damage Restoration?

Water restoration is a specialized service that removes water from your home and restores it to a livable, pre-damaged condition. Restoring a home after a water damage emergency must happen quickly. Standing water and moisture create a perfect environment for bacteria and mold growth.

How do you mitigate water damage in your home?

If your home is subject to serious water damage, due to burst pipes, flooding, fire-extinguishing water hoses or some other unforeseen catastrophe, we must locate the cause of the water leak to turn off or terminate source of water

leakage. Remove surface water then start drying methods before we can start to do a Thorough clean of the compromised area.

What happens when water compromises my Drywall?

more often than usual water damaged causes drywall to be replaced, depending on the rating of the drywall installed / used. Wet drywall will lose its structural integrity if left alone for long enough period of time it will develop mold spores, between the insulation and the drywall.

How Long Is the Drying Process for Water Damaged Home or Office?

Unfortunately, there is no exact estimate on how long the drying process would take. But, in general, a water damaged Home or Office can dry out for around 5-7 days. In some cases, it would take as little as 2-3 days, and other times it takes several weeks to dry out a home or Office.

Why is mold a problem?

Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances (mycotoxins). Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

How expensive is mold removal?

$500 to $4,000 to remove mold from crawlspaces only. $2,000 to $6,000 to remove mold from ducts, crawl spaces, walls, and attics. $10,000 to $30,000 (or more) to repair widespread structural damage.

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