Flooding and fires can devastate a business or homeowner. Water and fire damage restoration can reduce your stress and bring your belongings back to life. While some items can easily and cheaply be replaced, big-ticket items like furniture will cost a pretty penny. So, when is it too late to restore furniture damaged by water and fire? Here is what you need to know about the process.
- Accessing The Damage
The time your furniture has water or soot damage, the less likely it will be to save it. Our primary concern after we receive a call is to save our clients’ property and possessions as quickly as possible. It’s the main reason why we are on call 24/7 to mitigate fire and flood damages. The faster we arrive on-site, the quicker we can prevent the damage from spreading. We can also begin the drying out process. This is a critical factor when it comes to refurbishing or restoring commercial or residential furniture. After the initial assessment, a detailed analysis will make it easier to get quick approval from an insurer.
Here Are A Few Things To Keep In Mind Before Restoring:
- The Age Of Your Furniture
- The Value Of Your Furnishings
- How Long They Were Exposed To Water Or Soot
- Risk Factors Such As Mold or Bacteria Already Forming
- Type Of Water Damage
When it comes to flood damage, the type of water can greatly affect the decision to restore your belongings. Furniture is no exception since it is likely that disease-causing bacteria or pathogens are present. The risks increase after the furniture has been in the water for more than twenty-four hours. If there was a plumbing supply line break, it’s likely the water is clean and poses no real threat to your customers or family members.
If the floodwater is gray or black, the risk of contaminant exposure increases because of the likelihood that biological or chemical agents are present. You might notice gray water from a washer leak or black water in a sewer break, but it isn’t a deal-breaker when it comes to furniture. During the inspection, ABH Services will note any dangers and create a water and fire damage restoration plan that will help put your mind at ease.
- Type of Furniture Material Damaged
Furniture is made from a lot of different materials, including textiles, wood, vinyl, steel, plastic, and cane. Each has a unique response when it comes into contact with water or fire temperatures. For example, pine and redwood absorb water very quickly, but water-resistant-wood like oak and maple hold up for longer periods when exposed to moisture.
Upholstered furniture can also be problematic during the water and fire damage restoration process. ABH Services utilizes commercial-grade equipment to pressure wash sofas, loveseats, and chairs that have leather coverings, springs, and padding.
The furniture must be cleaned, treated, and dried. In cases where the furniture has been in the water too long, it may be necessary to gut the upholstery and replace the layering. For mattresses, we highly recommend replacing them because of the risk of mold or bacteria.
Our certified water and fire damage restoration team at ABH Services are trained to assess the risks and then put in place a plan to help your business or home life to get back to normal as quickly as possible. Call (781) 941-2422 or visit www.facebook.com/abhservices/ to learn more.
7 Fall & Winter Events That Require Temporary Fencing
Did you know that the fall and winter are the seasons that consumers spend the most money in? Not only are the cooler temperatures a sign that farmers are busy in the fields, but the falling leaves and wintry weather brings about the holidays. If you are a small business or event coordinator, you’re likely planning for these fall or winter events that need temporary fencing.
- Festivals & Jubilees
The fall and winter are the ideal times to hold festivals because there is so much to celebrate between city observations, church functions, and family get-togethers. Using temporary fencing to structure your event helps control the crowd and section off areas.
- Musical Concerts
Any time concerts are involved, it’s safe to say you will need temporary fencing to safeguard a location and keep attendees safe. Temporary fencing will keep concert-goers in a line and help security create boundaries that prevent unwanted spectator breaches.
- Sporting Events
Many communities look forward to little league football, city soccer programs, or sport-inspired events to start every fall. Using special temporary fencing for sporting events that are lightweight, sturdy, and easy to set-up or remove will make it easier to achieve.
- Carnivals & Fairs
Carnivals and fairs can include multiple days and many different event types where spacing dimensions become vital to operations. Temporary fencing helps to section off activities and control crowds, especially when the events are multi-dimensional and include rides, musical concerts, or rodeos, agricultural, cultural, and shopping sectors.
- Holiday & City Parades
Parades are fun to attend, but because of the number of attendees, it can be hazardous. When it comes to public safety, temporary fencing is a must during holiday parades to control the crowds, mark parade routes, and help prevent accidents from happening. Especially with moving vehicles and kids running around, safety is of utmost importance.
- Winter Gardens
Winter gardens are popular for lots of different reasons. Nature lovers enjoy the sight of winter-flowering plants like pansies, heather, Japanese quince, cyclamen, or dogwood. Others simply just want to take a stroll through the serene wintry wonderland scenery. Temporary fencing will help keep winter rodents from destroying your lovely garden.
- Apple Farm or Pumpkin Patch Visits
Nothing says autumn has arrived than the smell of cinnamon-sprinkled apple pie in the air. Of course, that requires a trip to a local orchard. As October arrives, families will also visit pumpkin patches and spend the day carving jack-o-lanterns. For community farms, security is everything, so farmers use temporary fencing to ensure their visitors are safe and can’t accidentally wander to the barns, near dangerous animals, or into the orchards.
Benefits Of Temporary Fencing At Events
- Enhances Crowd Control
- Boosts Safety & Security Functions
- Improves Organizational Effectiveness
- Provides Barriers For Location Segmentation
- Partitions Staging, Equipment, & Furnishings
If you are unsure of what type of temporary fencing you need for an upcoming event, give us a call at (781) 941-2422 or send us a direct message at https://www.facebook.com/abhservices/.