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3 Ways Moisture Affects Concrete Strength

Construction Drying

Water is an essential component when making concrete. The moisture that water provides also gives concrete its strength during the curing process. While water is one of the most important ingredients in concrete, it can also be the most destructive in excessive amounts. As one of the most common building materials used in construction, appropriate concrete drying solutions are necessary to ensure concrete strength and safety.

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How Polygon Securely Repairs Damaged Court Documents

Document Scanning

When a court system experiences a disaster that affects its documents, security is a top priority. Court documents aren’t just pieces of paper. They’re accounts of important events, sworn statements, evidence, historical artifacts and priceless pieces of information. After any disaster, companies and agencies around the world rely on Polygon's advanced restoration techniques and trust our superb security measures. We take pride in our commitment to our clients’ security and exceed expectations to ensure that sensitive and confidential documents remain safe during the secure document recovery process.

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Preventing Insects in Powdered Goods

Temporary Climate Solutions, Food and Pharma

One of the biggest risks in food storage and processing facilities is pests, particularly insects. Insects, or pantry pests, are often drawn to powdered goods and dried foods like beans, nuts, flour, cornmeal, cured meats, pet food and seeds. While insect dangers are most prominent in powdered goods with opened packaging, pests are capable of penetrating unopened packages made of thin cardboard, paper, cellophane, plastic and foil. By knowing which insects are most likely to contaminate dried food products, you can take steps to effectively prevent and control an infestation.

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The Properties of Spices & Why Moisture Can Damage Them

Temporary Climate Solutions, Food and Pharma

Spices bring foods to life. They’re the reason that you prepare your favorite dishes or buy a certain brand of food at the store—you like how it tastes. When you run a commercial kitchen, transport spices or manage a food processing facility, preserving the flavor of spices is essential to the business’ brand and image, as well as ensuring consumer safety. With the proper humidity control for spices, you’ll make certain that you provide the highest quality, safest and most flavorful ingredients.

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How to Choose the Right Commercial Dehumidifier [Infographic]

Construction Drying, Temporary Climate Solutions, Water and Storm Damage

Commercial dehumidifiers are not created equal. When preparing for a job that requires temporary climate control solutions, it's critical to examine several factors to help you select the right equipment for your needs. These factors include the type of drying project, size of the job area, and the extend of the moisture present at the site. Factoring these into your decision will help you choose equipment that will get your job done correctly and efficiently, eliminating unnecessary project time and ensuring a quality job.

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