Friday, August 29, 2014
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Class Four ( 4 ) water loss
Class 4 Water Loss
Specialty drying situations.
These consist of wet materials with a very low permeance/porosity (e.g., hardwood, plaster, brick, concrete, light weight concrete and stone). Typically. there are deep pockets of saturation, which require very low specific humidity to remove.
This class of water includes situations where moisture is trapped deep in dense materials like hardwood floors, sub-flooring, and plaster walls. This "bound water" is difficult to remove and will require the use of special drying tools and techniques. Additional drying time may be required to maintain a balanced environment so as not to cause damage to other materials in the loss through moisture removal
These consist of wet materials with a very low permeance/porosity (e.g., hardwood, plaster, brick, concrete, light weight concrete and stone). Typically. there are deep pockets of saturation, which require very low specific humidity to remove.
This class of water includes situations where moisture is trapped deep in dense materials like hardwood floors, sub-flooring, and plaster walls. This "bound water" is difficult to remove and will require the use of special drying tools and techniques. Additional drying time may be required to maintain a balanced environment so as not to cause damage to other materials in the loss through moisture removal
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Class Three ( 3 ) water loss
Class 3 water loss
class 3 water loss
Greatest amount of water, absorption and evaporation.
Water may have come from overhead. Ceilings, insulation, carpet, cushion and sub-floor in virtually the entire area are saturated.
Water may have come from overhead. Ceilings, insulation, carpet, cushion and sub-floor in virtually the entire area are saturated.
This class includes the largest amount of water remaining after extraction and demolition is completed. This will involve entire room(s) and their materials. Porous and non-porous materials may be included. large volumes of moisture have been adsorbed and need to be evacuated quickly to prevent secondary or long term damages. This evacuation may require the use of heat, large volume dehumidification, air movers and specialty tools and techniques.
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Class Two ( 2 ) Water Loss
Class 2 water loss
Large amount of water, absorption, and evaporation.
Water losses that affect the majority of a room of carpet and cushion (pad). Water has wicked up walls less than 24 inches. There is moisture in structural materials.
This class includes more water remaining after extraction than class 1 and includes some moisture wicking up the walls. Since porous materials are affected and absorption happens rapidly, the volume of moisture that will be dealt with must be considered. These items will also release their moisture rapidly, therefore more dehumidification is required to prevent secondary damages.
Water losses that affect the majority of a room of carpet and cushion (pad). Water has wicked up walls less than 24 inches. There is moisture in structural materials.
This class includes more water remaining after extraction than class 1 and includes some moisture wicking up the walls. Since porous materials are affected and absorption happens rapidly, the volume of moisture that will be dealt with must be considered. These items will also release their moisture rapidly, therefore more dehumidification is required to prevent secondary damages.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Class ONE ( 1 ) Water Loss.
Class 1 water loss
Classification of Water. Class 1
The Classification of water- related to the relative degree of saturation. This class is used to calculate the initial amount of equipment needed in the drying process.
Least amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. Water losses that affect only part of a room or area , or larger areas containing materials that have absorbed minimal moisture. Little or no wet carpet and/or cushion is present. These may also include small losses where the carpet and cushion has been removed and only the sub-floor is being dried.
This class may include more than one room or drying chamber, but is typically a small amount of water left after extraction and removal of wet materials. A number of rooms with each room having only a slight involvement in the loss may also be labeled as a class 1 loss.
Least amount of water, absorption, and evaporation. Water losses that affect only part of a room or area , or larger areas containing materials that have absorbed minimal moisture. Little or no wet carpet and/or cushion is present. These may also include small losses where the carpet and cushion has been removed and only the sub-floor is being dried.
This class may include more than one room or drying chamber, but is typically a small amount of water left after extraction and removal of wet materials. A number of rooms with each room having only a slight involvement in the loss may also be labeled as a class 1 loss.
Friday, August 22, 2014
Fun Fact Friday
Fun Fact Friday
Fun facts about us
- The longest standing ServiceMASTER in the state with over 30+ years of restoration experience
- 1 of 2 Master water Restorers in the state
- Two locations right off I-15 to allow for quick response time
- HCRC Certified Technicians that will save time and money
- 96 % Customer service rating is among the best in state
Thursday, August 21, 2014
ServiceMaster of Salt Lake
ServiceMaster of Salt lake
ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake for Fire, water (flood) damage. Janitorial
Many people know ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake as their preferred service provider for carpet and upholstery cleaning. Many of our customers have been with us since we opened our doors in 1982. We believe that part of the reason our valued customers stay with us is because of shared values, part of the ServiceMASTER objectives 1. Honor God in all we do 2. Excel with customers This is shown in the work we do and in the way we perform our jobs.
Over the years ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has become involved with Disaster Restoration services provided by ServiceMASTER Clean. This involves anything to do with Fire, Smoke, Water (flood) damage . Our technicians are well trained and certified by the IICRC aka- The Clean Trust.
It's a difficult time with allot of emotions when anyone suffers a loss, large or small. ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake is ready to respond with all services from initial clean up, water extraction, demolition work to pack out and content cleaning.
Do you have a office that needs to be cleaned once, twice or 5 days a week? Our Janitorial division has dedicated hardworking people. We can customize any cleaning services to meet your needs.
Give us a call, let us know what we can do for you. Just Ask.. in Salt Lake 801-506-0027 Utah County 801-356-7105
Over the years ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has become involved with Disaster Restoration services provided by ServiceMASTER Clean. This involves anything to do with Fire, Smoke, Water (flood) damage . Our technicians are well trained and certified by the IICRC aka- The Clean Trust.
It's a difficult time with allot of emotions when anyone suffers a loss, large or small. ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake is ready to respond with all services from initial clean up, water extraction, demolition work to pack out and content cleaning.
Do you have a office that needs to be cleaned once, twice or 5 days a week? Our Janitorial division has dedicated hardworking people. We can customize any cleaning services to meet your needs.
Give us a call, let us know what we can do for you. Just Ask.. in Salt Lake 801-506-0027 Utah County 801-356-7105
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Category three ( 3 ) water loss
Category 3 water loss
Category 3 water loss is grossly contaminated and can contain pathogenic, toxigenic or other harmful agents. Examples of category 3 water sources can include, but are not limited to: sewage; toilet back flows that originate from beyond the toilet trap regardless of visible content or color; and other contaminated water entering or affecting the indoor environment, such as wind-driven rain from hurricanes, tropical storms, or other weather-related events. Such water sources may carry silt, organic matter, pesticides, heavy metals, regulated materials, or toxic organic substances.
This is the highest level of contamination. Precautions to protect workers and building occupants must be taken. These may include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or Air filtration devices (AFD) with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters.
This is the highest level of contamination. Precautions to protect workers and building occupants must be taken. These may include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and/or Air filtration devices (AFD) with HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters.
Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Category two ( 2 ) water loss
Category 2 water loss
Category 2 water contains significant contamination and has the potential to cause discomfort or sickness if contacted or consumed by humans. Category 2 water can contain potentially unsafe levels of microorganisms or nutrients for microorganisms, as well as other organic or inorganic matter ( chemical or biological)
The standard indicate that the water has some contamination, but not to the level of a category w loss. Odors might be indicative that water has been contaminated. Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure ) such as nursing home, hospital, day care, veterinary clinic, etc.), the general condition of the structure, previous water loss and the age and history of the structure. Time and elevated temperature will quickly degrade this to a category 3 loss.
The standard indicate that the water has some contamination, but not to the level of a category w loss. Odors might be indicative that water has been contaminated. Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure ) such as nursing home, hospital, day care, veterinary clinic, etc.), the general condition of the structure, previous water loss and the age and history of the structure. Time and elevated temperature will quickly degrade this to a category 3 loss.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Category One ( 1 ) Water loss
Category 1 water loss
Category 1 water originates from a sanitary source and does not pose substantial risk from dermal, ingestion, or inhalation exposures. However once clean water leaves the exit point, it might not remain clean once it contacts other surfaces or materials.
The standard does NOT say that the water must be drinkable to be a category 1 loss. It must come from a sanitary source and not have gathered any significant contamination after leaving the pipe or hose. Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure (such as a Private home), the general condition of the structure, previous water losses, and the age and history
The standard does NOT say that the water must be drinkable to be a category 1 loss. It must come from a sanitary source and not have gathered any significant contamination after leaving the pipe or hose. Some factors that influence the water's cleanliness are the current use of the structure (such as a Private home), the general condition of the structure, previous water losses, and the age and history
Friday, August 15, 2014
ServiceMaster of Salt Lake
ServiceMaster of Salt lake
ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake for Fire, water (flood) damage. Janitorial
Many people know ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake as their preferred service provider for carpet and upholstery cleaning. Many of our customers have been with us since we opened our doors in 1982. We believe that part of the reason our valued customers stay with us is because of shared values, part of the ServiceMASTER objectives 1. Honor God in all we do 2. Excel with customers This is shown in the work we do and in the way we perform our jobs.
Over the years ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has become involved with Disaster Restoration services provided by ServiceMASTER Clean. This involves anything to do with Fire, Smoke, Water (flood) damage . Our technicians are well trained and certified by the IICRC aka- The Clean Trust.
It's a difficult time with allot of emotions when anyone suffers a loss, large or small. ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake is ready to respond with all services from initial clean up, water extraction, demolition work to pack out and content cleaning.
Do you have a office that needs to be cleaned once, twice or 5 days a week? Our Janitorial division has dedicated hardworking people. We can customize any cleaning services to meet your needs.
Give us a call, let us know what we can do for you. Just Ask.. in Salt Lake 801-506-0027 Utah County 801-356-7105
Over the years ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake has become involved with Disaster Restoration services provided by ServiceMASTER Clean. This involves anything to do with Fire, Smoke, Water (flood) damage . Our technicians are well trained and certified by the IICRC aka- The Clean Trust.
It's a difficult time with allot of emotions when anyone suffers a loss, large or small. ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake is ready to respond with all services from initial clean up, water extraction, demolition work to pack out and content cleaning.
Do you have a office that needs to be cleaned once, twice or 5 days a week? Our Janitorial division has dedicated hardworking people. We can customize any cleaning services to meet your needs.
Give us a call, let us know what we can do for you. Just Ask.. in Salt Lake 801-506-0027 Utah County 801-356-7105
Thursday, August 14, 2014
On Facebook & Twitter
Facebook and Twitter
Visit us on Facebook & Twitter
Twitter and Facebook.....
Be sure to visit us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/ServiceMaster-Cleaning-of-Salt-Lake-and-Utah-Counties/124892290922559
and on Twitter @servicemasterSL
and on Twitter @servicemasterSL
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, August 11, 2014
ServiceMaster fun facts
ServiceMaster Salt Lake
Fun facts about us.... ServiceMASTER of Salt Lake
- The longest standing ServiceMASTER in the state with over 30 years of restoration experience
- 1 of 2 Master water Restorers in the state
- Two locations right off I-15 to allow for quick response time
- IICRC Certified Technicians that will save time and money
- 96 % Customer service rating is among the best in state
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Air Movers, what to use
AIR MOVERS
Air movers- what type to use.
What type of air movers should be used in a water loss?
Depending on your drying situations the requirements change. You need different amounts of airflow and pressure. Because of the variety of situations encountered in restorative dying a range of air-mover types have been developed to suit each individual need.
Carpet Dryers (high velocity air movers) are the most common type
High Pressure (HP) carpet dryers are specialized carpet dryers, fitted with a higher horsepower motor. They are best used for powering for vent/manifold systems
Low pressure axial air-movers are specialized air movers used to move large volumes of air with low amp draw. They are used most often during in-place drying.
High pressure axial air-movers, commonly called ventilation fans, are used to move large volumes of air through duct work.
Inter-air drying systems are used to dry cavities such as under cabinets, wall cavities and under hardwood floors.
Carpet Dryers (high velocity air movers) are the most common type
High Pressure (HP) carpet dryers are specialized carpet dryers, fitted with a higher horsepower motor. They are best used for powering for vent/manifold systems
Low pressure axial air-movers are specialized air movers used to move large volumes of air with low amp draw. They are used most often during in-place drying.
High pressure axial air-movers, commonly called ventilation fans, are used to move large volumes of air through duct work.
Inter-air drying systems are used to dry cavities such as under cabinets, wall cavities and under hardwood floors.
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Monday, August 4, 2014
Ask A PRO, Water, Fire, Smoke restoration
ASK A PRO....Smoke, Fire, Water damage
ASK A PRO... carpet, upholstery. Water, smoke & fire damage. Mold
ASK A PRO--- What’s your question? Ask anything about carpet, upholstery or other household cleaning situations. We will also answer any questions about water, smoke or fire damage. think you might have mold, call us
Post a question to our Facebook page and we will answer, if a short reply- on Facebook, more detailed replies will be posted on this (our) blog.
Post a question to our Facebook page and we will answer, if a short reply- on Facebook, more detailed replies will be posted on this (our) blog.
Friday, August 1, 2014
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