Clean Agent Residue: Cleaning Up FM-200 & Novec 1230
Data center fire suppression discharged? FM-200 leaves chemical residue. Learn the forensic cleanup protocols for sensitive electronics.
Grease Trap Backups: Biohazard Remediation for Kitchens
Kitchen drain backing up? Grease trap failure releases Category 3 biohazards. Learn the FOG remediation protocol for commercial kitchens.
Ghosting on Steel Studs: Thermal Bridging in Commercial Walls
Black stripes on office walls? It’s ‘Ghosting’ from steel studs. Learn how thermal bridging attracts soot and mold in commercial buildings.
Accidental Fire Sprinkler Discharge: Nitrogen Corrosion
Sprinkler went off without a fire? Corrosion might be the cause. Learn how nitrogen inerting prevents ‘MIC’ in wet pipe systems.
Vacant School Mold: Managing Summer Humidity
Schools closed for summer? HVAC setback causes mold. Learn how to manage humidity in vacant educational facilities to prevent ‘Summer Mold’.
Condo Water Damage and Insurance: Who Pays When the Leak Comes from Upstairs?
When water damage in a condo comes from another unit, figuring out who pays can get complicated fast. Here’s how Texas condo insurance policies divide responsibility between unit owners and the HOA.
Commercial ‘Betterments and Improvements’: Who Insures the Build-Out?
Tenant or Landlord? Who pays when the office floods? Learn how ‘Betterments and Improvements’ clauses define coverage for build-outs.
Extra Expense Coverage: Keeping Your Business Open
Business damaged? ‘Extra Expense’ coverage pays for temporary locations and rush shipping. Learn how to use it to stay open.
Protein Residue: Why Grease Fires Smell Worse
Kitchen fire? Invisible grease mist smells terrible. Learn why ‘Protein Residue’ requires chemical breakdown, not just painting.
Xactimate ‘Line Item’ Omissions: What Adjusters Miss in Scopes
Insurance offer looks low? Adjusters often miss critical ‘Line Items’ in Xactimate. Learn the common omissions like ‘content manipulation’ and ‘after-hours’.