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Be Sure Water Damaged Properties Are Properly Dried Before Beginning Repairs

Last month, the small Arizona town of Wickenburg experienced historic floods that turned normally dry washes into raging rivers. The desert town received up to four inches of rain in a downpour that overwhelmed the town’s ability to handle the influx of water. At least a dozen properties were severely damaged and many more experienced varying degrees of water infiltration. Now that ...

Aug. 3, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Smoke, Fire & Water Damage in Properties Impacted by Structure Fires

Each year in the United States, fire departments respond to over 1 million fires of all types according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In addition to causing injuries and tragic deaths in some circumstance, fires also result billions of dollars in property damage each year. The damage and destruction caused by a building fire and efforts to extinguish it can be extensive and are often ...

Mar. 2, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Homeowners Sue Insurance Company and Remediation Contractors over Water Damage

Many property owners who are confronted with damage to their home or business trust their insurance company to have their best interests at heart when they have to file an insurance claim. One couple in Mission Viejo found out the hard way that this is not always the case. According to a report from KABC, the couple’s two-story home suffered damage when water from an upstairs bathroom ...

Nov. 23, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Preventing Common Sources of Water Damage and Mold Growth

One of the most common reasons for an insurance claim in a commercial or residential property is due to water damage. Water damage can be caused by many factors, including natural flooding events, leaking roofs and windows, indoor plumbing leaks and even sewer backups. The presence of water indoors can damage or destroy building materials, furnishing and belongings, and in some circumstances can ...

Oct. 7, 2015

By Clark Seif Clark Inc.

Water Heaters, Water Damage & Mold Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses water heaters, property damage and mold growth. “For many of people, as long as there is hot water at the tap, they don’t think much about water heater maintenance, preventive care or energy efficiency,” said Paul Cochrane, ...

Jan. 10, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Property Fires Cause both Smoke and Water Damage Issues

Last week a police officer responding to an apartment fire in Baltimore’s Mid-Town Belvedere had to be taken to the hospital following smoke inhalation. The fire department quickly arrived and fortunately no other injuries were reported. Following a fire in a home or business the tenants and property owners are faced with rebuilding their lives. Not only does the property, and often ...

Jun. 1, 2011

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Indoor Environmental Health Concerns Following Water Damage

So far in 2013, there have been numerous destructive flooding events across the United States. With the hurricane season here, even more areas will likely have to deal with flooded homes, schools and businesses as the season progresses. Moisture and water can enter a building and begin causing problems in many ways. Local flooding is an obvious concern, but leaking roofs and broken plumbing ...

Jul. 8, 2013

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Study to measure long-term hard water damage

Expanding on a major study already underway, the Water Quality Research Foundation has retained an independent testing firm to measure how hard water might damage many common household fixtures and appliances. In February, WQRF hired the Battelle Memorial Institute, a non-profit international science and technology enterprise, to examine the amount of energy savings that water softeners offer. ...

Jun. 29, 2009

By Water Quality Association (WQA)

Welcome to our team!

ImpulseRadar is pleased to announce the appointment of Zachary J. Pace as International Marketing and Sales Professional of ImpulseRadar USA Inc. Mr. Pace recently joined the ImpulseRadar US team as Marketing and Sales Professional for the Americas where he is involved in the marketing and sales operations in both North and South America for the parent ImpulseRadar AB, Sweden. Mr. Pace has ...

Sep. 16, 2020

By ImpulseRadar Sweden AB

Water Damage Insurance Claims on the Rise and Residents of Puerto Rico Advised of Commonly Associated Indoor Environmental Issues

The Wall Street Journal published an article earlier this year about a significant increase in homeowner water damage claims filed with insurance companies. The report states that 1 in 50 homeowners filed a claim related to water damage between 2013 and 2017, with the average claim being approximately $10,000. According to the article, the rise in water damage is primarily being attributed to ...

Dec. 23, 2019

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

WaStop successfully installed in Kristinestad, Finland

Kristinestad in Finland suffered significant flood damage at high tides in a river during the fall of 2013 and the spring of 2014. During this time, around eighty buildings were water damaged due to flooding. The damages amounted to about 1.5-2 million euro. To avoid back flow from the river at high tide, WaStop check valve was installed in the drainage pipes leading out from the properties. ...

Mar. 2, 2017

By Wapro AB

Property Damage from Fire, Smoke & Water Damage Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses how a structure fire can cause a wide range of damage, even to nearby properties not touched by flames. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that each year in the United States fire departments respond to over 1 million fires of all types. Many ...

Mar. 1, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Water Leaks, Termites and Mold Discussed in New Video

Today, the IAQ Video Network and Cochrane & Associates announced the release of their latest educational video. Their newest production discusses property damage from mold and termites caused by water leaks in a home or building. “When water damage occurs, its presence can not only ruin and destroy building materials and personal belongings, it could also result in mold contamination ...

Jun. 5, 2016

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Water Damaged Properties Can Result in Building Occupant Illnesses

Countless schools, businesses and homes have suffered water damage due to heavy rains, flooding or plumbing problems at some point. After a water damaging event occurs, one of the first tasks a tenant or property owner faces is drying out the building. Many people are not aware that water damage can not only result in damaged belongings and possible structural damage, but also create an ...

Dec. 17, 2012

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Leaking Roofs and Floods Raise Mold Concerns across California

The mold remediation and prevention experts at Global Prevention Services (GPS) are on alert to help California’s property owners, renters and managers respond to water damaged properties caused by recent record rainfalls. Today California residents got a break in the weather and began to clean-up after devastating floods and rainfall wreaked havoc across much of southern California ...

Dec. 23, 2010

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Nation’s Leading Public Adjusters Offer Tips to Prevent Water Damage due to Leaking Water Heaters

Earlier this month, it was reported that a leak from a water heater released approximately 2,000 gallons of water at a County Government Center in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The water leak impacted about 12,000 square feet of the building and the cost to repair the damage has been estimated at approximately $100,000. All of this damage was caused by a leaking 30-gallon water heater. Water ...

Jul. 27, 2015

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

St. Lucia Police Traffic Station Battles Mold Contamination and a Termite Infestation

The island nation of Saint Lucia is perhaps best known for its beautiful beaches and stunning scenario, but even buildings in this popular Caribbean destination can encounter mold and termite problems. That is exactly what happened recently when the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Department of Environmental Health were contacted to investigate issues at the Police Traffic ...

Jun. 6, 2016

By Zimmetry Environmental

Stachybotrys and Other Fungi a Major Issue in Water Damaged Properties

When water damage in a building is not quickly and properly addressed, it can result in mold rapidly contaminating parts of a building. In fact, mold can begin to grow in many circumstances in as short as 24 to 48 hours. Mold growth on building materials can result in structural damage, decreased property values and serious health concerns for building occupants. One of the more commonly ...

Mar. 4, 2013

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

Thermographer Resolves Water Damage Cases across the Mid-Atlantic

When a pipe bursts or a sanitary sewer overflow occurs people typically immediately know that water damage has occurred in a building. However, more often than not, water damage events occur without being noticed right away. Pin hole leaks in plumbing or a small leak around a window, chimney flashing or other external structure can allow water to infiltrate a building for days, weeks and ...

Sep. 17, 2012

By Sussex Environmental Health Consultants

FastMoldRemoval.com Provides Contractors with Video about Preventing Water Damage

Mold remediation professionals and contractors who handle water damage know that a home with no one there can allow a small water leak to turn into a major problem. This is especially true during the summer vacation season when people take family trips that can last for a week or more. Although these summer vacations provide people with the opportunity to get away and relax, few things can ...

Jul. 28, 2014

By Cochrane & Associates, LLC

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