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As the world goes digital, books and documents continue to hold their value as they hold vital parts of history in their pages. When documents and books receive water damage, document recovery doesn’t stop when the pages are dry. It also involves ensuring the longevity of the items in question by removing microbes. Of the microbes that may accumulate in documents and books, mold is one of the most damaging because it deteriorates paper and may spread to other documents. By taking the right steps to clean and dry documents as soon as possible, you’ll destroy and the microbes and prevent permanent damage.

After a client experiences flooding or a water-related incident, the space or items undergoing recovery procedures may need specific environmental conditions. A collection of valuable linens that experienced water damage, for example, may need low relative humidity levels and temperatures to prevent mold growth. Environmental control equipment with remote monitoring allows disaster recovery specialists to see the real-time conditions in a space, as well as check on the state of the climate control equipment throughout the duration of the project.

Fans are an important component in disaster recovery equipment. After a client experiences hurricane, flood or water damage, it’s important to select a fan and damper system that can effectively assist with your recovery efforts and maximize efficiencies. By understanding how a fan system affects performance in regards to the needs of the space, you’ll have a better idea about the best fan and damper design for your project.

When your documents get wet, time is not on your side. It’s vital to employ document drying techniques and, depending on the extent of the damage, hire a professional document recovery service. While some professionals say that you have up to 48 hours to take action, damage begins much sooner. Factors that contribute to document damage include mold, air quality around the documents, and degradation of the storage area.

Films—such as x-rays and negatives—are sensitive to temperatures, relative humidity levels and water. X-rays have a base, or plastic backing, and emulsion. The emulsion toughens under light and makes the image more durable. Unlike true emulsions, those used for films are a suspension of solid particles in a gelatin solution. When a medical facility suffers water damage that affects films, x-ray restoration is critical to preserving valuable patient information.