AAA Fire & Water Restoration, LLC

Water & Mold

Experiencing water damage to your home, often your most valuable asset, can be very upsetting, and deciding which restoration company to hire can be difficult.

 

We understand this and want to help in your decision so your home is restored back to its pre-loss condition as quickly as possible. In times like this it is extremely important to address the situation immediately, as to avoid any secondary damage which could result in   mold growth.

 

We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and provides a 60 minute response time. We arrive   prepared to handle any water or sewage damage situation no matter how big or   small. We also work directly with your insurance company to address any   concerns.

 

With our qualified and professional technicians you will feel a peace of mind   when it comes to restoring your home back to its pre-loss condition. Our   technicians are thoroughly trained in the latest restoration techniques,   returning your life to normal as quickly as possible.

 

Water damage restoration is the process of restoring a property back to pre-loss   condition after sustaining any level of water damage. While there are currently   no government regulations in the United States dictating procedures, two large   certifying bodies, the IICRC and the RIA, do recommend standards of care. Most   companies use the IICRC procedural standard, which is the S500. It is based on   reliable restoration principles, research and practical experience with   extensive consultation and information gathered from numerous sources. These   include but are not limited to, the scientific community, the international,   national and regional trade associations serving the disaster restoration   industry, chemical formulators and equipment manufacturers, cleaning and   restoration schools, restoration service companies, the insurance industry,   allied trades persons and others with specialized experience. The S500 water   damage guide is subject to further revision as developments occur in technology,   testing and processing procedures.

 

The IICRC S500 provides a specific set of practical standards for water   damage restoration. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive water damage   restoration procedures, rather it provides the foundation and basic principles   of proper restoration practices. Prior to specifying the job scope and   procedures, the S500 must be reviewed. This is important so that the individual   circumstances of each restoration job is taken into account. Users of the S500   must be in pace with technology and follow all rules and regulations of a   country whether it may be federal, state, provincial or local law. Each case of   a water damage may be unique and common sense may require deviation from the   S500.

 

The procedures to be followed and the precaution to be observed when   performing water damage or sewage damage restoration of homes, buildings and   other structures, and their contents describes specific guidelines or steps.

 

Loss Assessment and Evaluation
Categorization of Water in Water   Damage
Principles in Drying
Structural and Contents   Consideration
Monitoring
Final Inspection and Completion

 

Some homeowners, property managers, building maintenance operators use their   own personnel to perform water damage restoration to save on the growing costs,   it is prescribed to hire a professional water damage restoration company to   perform these services since there are defining criteria's and methods to be   used for assessing water damage and establishing restoration procedures. Because   of the unique circumstances of every water damage restoration project, it is   impractical to issue blanket rules intended to a situation. In extenuating   circumstance, deviation from portions of the S500 may be appropriate. In   performing a job, carelessness is never acceptable and common sense should always prevail.

 

 

Water Proofing

If you own a home and have a subsoil basement then you need to be concerned   about basement waterproofing. Basement waterproofing is defined as preventing   water from penetrating into your basement area.

Keeping the water out of your basement will limit the amount of mold and   mildew that can occur in your basement area. The mold and mildew due to   improperly waterproofed basement walls can cause illness and sickness in you and   your family.

The construction industry is full of basement waterproofing products that are   designed to keep your basement dry. However through proper research you will   find that there are only three separate types of waterproofing available to   you.

The first type is called “Tanking” or bonding a substance or membrane to the   outside of your basement that will prevent water ingress into your basement   walls. This method is predominantly used during the initial construction phase   of your home. If your builder built the structure properly this should be all of   the basement waterproofing that you will need.

 

However if like most this method wasn't followed to the complete letter of   the suppliers instructions you are going to need to continue reading. The second   basement waterproofing method that is utilized is called a “Cavity Drainage   System”. When your basement is constructed you will have a thin plastic   honeycomb membrane installed on the walls and floors. The floors will be sloped   toward the sump pump so that any water that ingresses into your basement   structure can be promptly removed.

If your house experiences only mild rains year round this system may be all   that you need for proper water removal. The downsides to the cavity system is   one of system failure. During power outages the sump pump may not work allowing   your basement to be filled by water. The honeycomb over time also could become a   harbinger for mold and mildew spores. Thereby disallowing the reason that you   have the basement waterproofing product in your home in the first place.

 

If you live in parts of the country that occasionally receive heavy downpours   then you will most assuredly be in need of the third and final type of basement   waterproofing product. This product is an “Exterior Foundation Drain”, also   called a “French Drain” by many in the construction industry. The drain is a   system that is built on the outside wall of your foundation and diverts water   through a ground drainage system away from the basement walls.

 

Utilizing the Tanking method and the Exterior Foundation Drain is the best   methodology for preventing basement waterproofing problems. Many companies will   sponsor seminars and instructional videos on how to handle any basement   waterproofing problems that you may have.