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Wildfire Smoke and IAQ: Air Filtration Strategies for Facilities

Maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) is always critical for facilities teams. With increasing incidences of wildfire smoke, it's important to learn how best to remove smoke particulate matter and smoke odors to prevent health risks for occupants and workers.

Frequent Water Damages: The Hidden Costs to Your Facility

The true costs of water damage often go far beyond the obvious. Imagine a burst pipe flooding an unoccupied office space over a weekend – workspaces are inaccessible, staff productivity plummets, and moisture permeates building materials. Understanding the ripple effects of water events can help improve long-term results and protect the bottom line.

Optimizing Dehumidifier Placement for the Best Results

While using enough dehumidification is essential, proper dehumidifier positioning is equally important. Equipment placement, especially in large or multi-room spaces, can make or break the water damage recovery process.

Team Training: Essential Skills for Water Damage Response

The true key to successful water damage response lies in cultivating a skilled, knowledgeable team that knows how to operate equipment and how to assess damage, prioritize safety, and communicate effectively under pressure. Learn the core skills facilities teams need for faster water event recovery.

Staffing Smart over Winter Breaks

Freezing temperatures, snowstorms, and icy conditions can cause burst pipes and water damage which demand immediate attention. Here's how to set a solid staffing plan for weekends and holiday breaks to avoid having minor issues escalate into costly problems.

Winter Checklist for Maintaining Drying Equipment

Cold winter weather presents unique challenges for protecting equipment from damage and preparing for unexpected water issues, such as flooding from burst pipes. Dehumidifiers, a critical tool for handling any drying job, are especially at risk in colder temperatures.

Case Study: University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Water Damage Response Transformation

Water damage is a costly and complex challenge for institutions, especially those managing expansive facilities. Learn how UTK partnered with the Ready 2 Respond program to overhaul its strategy and gain the confidence to handle clean water events successfully.

Adapting to Changing Conditions During the Drying Process

The initial setup of equipment is only the first step in the drying process, as temperature and moisture levels on-site are dynamic. Regular assessments and adjustments are essential for ensuring that wet materials dry thoroughly and efficiently.

How Dehumidifiers and Airmovers Team Up for Effective Drying

Once safety hazards are eliminated, standing water is extracted, and air scrubbers are running, it’s critical to install dehumidifiers and airmovers. Working together, these tools accelerate drying by tackling both moisture in the air and on surfaces.

Quick Guide to Safe Equipment Use

Equipment used during the drying process can pose hazards – from electrical risks to physical injuries. Ensuring that facilities teams are aware of the risks and well-trained in equipment safety practices will help prevent accidents and mitigate potential liability issues. Use this checklist to review equipment safety best practices for teams during remediation work.

Unlocking the Power of Humidity, Airflow, and Temperature

Understanding how heat, airflow, and temperature (HAT) work together helps facilities teams create optimal conditions for faster drying and less downtime after water damage. These three elements significantly affect how quickly wet materials dry. By effectively managing HAT, facilities can take control of the drying process and speed recovery.

Water Damage Safety Hazards: Identify, Eliminate, Communicate

Safety is your first priority upon arriving at a water damage site, given the numerous hazards that must be assessed before cleanup efforts begin. Learn how to avoid the most common dangers, from structural instability to electrical shock and more.

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