Water Extraction: Minimizing Vapor & Bacterial Contamination

To prevent vapor pressure and bacterial contamination. Monitor moisture levels until environment is dry and optimal air quality is achieved, remove as much water as quickly as possible in a liquid form. Vaporize the remaining moisture as quickly as possible. Remove the vaporized air as quickly as possible. This one is easy; water gets into a building envelope in a place that it is not supposed to be which is generally anywhere outside of a sink, toilet, or shower.

  • Rising Waters / Flooding
  • Poor Grading – Water Going back to a home instead of away from it.
  • Foundation Cracks
  • Pipe Break or Leak
  • Sink/Toilet Overflow
  • HVAC Problem
  • Fires / Floods

 

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Water Damage

When water damages your home or business, the damage it causes will continue to escalate the longer materials or personal possessions are allowed to remain wet. There are definite health risks involved with water damage. Long-term water damage can possibly lead to asthma problems and allergic reactions. By not taking immediate action you could put your own, and your family’s, health at risk. Mold can begin to grow in as little as 48-72 hours. Therefore, you must take immediate action to remove any water and dry out the structure. The longer your belongings and building materials stay saturated with water, the greater the risk is that they will be destroyed and/or mold growth will start.

 

How Best to Respond

If you have a pipe burst, the first thing you should do is to remain calm. In water damage situations most injuries are caused by slip and fall accidents. Shut off the main water supply to your home. If possible, get to your electric panel and turn off the electrical circuits for any affected areas. Remember, water and electricity do not mix, so don’t take unnecessary risks by entering rooms that have standing water with the electricity on. Learn more about our 9 -step water mitigation process here.

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Water Extraction

Am-Cats Ems certification program is designed to provide the correct techniques in Water Extractions cause by natural disasters, unexpected catastrophes and flooded standing  water.

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Q. How much does it cost to extract water from carpet?

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Q. The average costs for standard gray water damage extraction with drying and drywall and ceiling repairs in a home cost.

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Q.  What are the types of extraction?

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Q.  What naturally absorbs moisture?

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Q.  Is water damage covered by insurance?

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Drying Methods

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Water Extraction

Extracting water from a location.

Winterizes each fixture is critical from causing more damages with frozen temperatures.

To Remove Clogged Drains

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2x4 '8 sticks are used to frame out all openings for the plywood

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used to secure doors, key will be placed in a lock box or handed to owner

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winterization with RV antifreeze is used for each fixture hold water.

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to remove large amount of debris 1-5 tons per truck load .

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Clean up area of problem and or issue.

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Fasteners to secure plywood over openings

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Special headed Fasteners to secure plywood over openings

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Fasteners to hold down tarps

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1x2 '6 furring sticks are used to hold down tarps on roofs

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Mitigation Service calls 20 miles in the city includes 1st FAN.

Mitigation Service calls within 20-30 miles out of the city includes 1st Fan.

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Meter Readings

An infrared camera (also known as a thermal imager) detects and measures the infrared energy of objects. The camera converts that infrared data into an electronic image that shows the apparent surface temperature of the object being measured.

C. Radon gas can damage cells in your lungs, which can lead to cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States, though it usually takes 5 to 25 years to develop. Early signs and symptoms of lung cancer may include persistent cough.

Any reading over the known value percent would be considered to be an indication of saturation and the need to replace the drywall and to take preventative measures against future moisture buildup.

Any reading over the known value percent would be considered to be an indication of saturation and the need to replace the drywall and to take preventative measures against future moisture buildup.

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Questions?

How do you extract water?

A: 6 Steps for Proper Water Extraction & Home Restoration

  1. Shut Down the Source of Water. The first step in proper water extraction is to find the water source and shut it down
  2. Protect Against Health Issues
  3. Remove All Standing Water
  4. Dry Out the Area and All Materials
  5. Cleaning
  6. Remove Any Lingering Odors
How does water extraction work?

A: Water extraction involves removing excess water from a home through the use of submersible pumps and industrial vacuums.

Which method is used for water extraction?

A: These two water extraction methods are two of the more effective water removal methods. Vacuums – Vacuums such as wet-dry vacuums can be used to eliminate excess water from areas such as floors, carpets, and surfaces that are porous. These vacuums work by putting down a cleaning solution and vacuuming up the moisture.

What is the process of extraction of?

A: Extraction is a process in which one or more components are separated selectively from a liquid or solid mixture, the feed (Phase 1), by means of a liquid immiscible solvent (Phase 2).

How much does it cost to extract water from carpet?

A: Most carpet cleaning pros can extract water from a carpet, which ranges from $150 to $500 per room, and then clean it thoroughly, which generally costs less than $1 per square foot water damage repair costs, Carpets; $150 to $500 per room (plus $1/sq. ft.)

Is water damage covered by insurance?

A: Homeowners insurance may help cover damage caused by leaking plumbing if the leak is sudden and accidental, such as if a washing machine supply hose suddenly breaks or a pipe burst. However, homeowners’ insurance does not cover damage resulting from poor maintenance.