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Document Disaster Services: Recovering From Water Damage

Disaster Recovery, Document Recovery, Water and Storm Damage

Time is not on your side after a water disaster. The longer you wait to start the restoration process the greater the chance the process won’t be as effective as you’d like. You also risk incurring a great deal of mold damage by waiting too long. Because time is such a key factor after a water-related disaster, it is a good idea to have an emergency plan already in place before disaster strikes. Some document recovery and water damage restoration companies can even install air dry distribution areas on-site, a great idea for businesses that deal with a lot of important hard copy information.

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The Importance of Document Scanning

Document Scanning

In the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, our homes and businesses suddenly become threatened with total loss and devastation. Lives are turned upside down, and the key to getting back on your feet during the aftermath is the ability to salvage as much as possible. In such situations, it’s critical to preserve flood damaged documents that contain the details of your financial identity; not only will you need these for your own use, but you also don’t want them to be discovered by looters in the event of a disaster.

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Document Restoration for Vellum and Parchment

Document Recovery

Most people have heard the terms vellum and parchment, but few know that these writing surfaces were originally made of animal skin. Parchment was originally any animal skin that had been readied for writing, while vellum referred specifically to “paper” made from calfskin. (Calf in Latin is vitulus.) Just as calfskin leather is categorized as a superior form of leather, vellum is the highest quality of parchment. Some steps in leather and parchment/vellum preparation are the same (removing hair, for instance), while others are unique. Leather is tanned and limed, while parchment is just limed. This means parchment often reacts to changes in humidity and is not waterproof. Business disaster recovery companies must be cognizant of these properties when providing parchment and vellum document restoration, as explained below.

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Moisture Management Tips to Accelerate Concrete Slab Drying Time

Construction Drying, Temporary Climate Solutions

As the material of choice for items like industrial floors, walls and decks, concrete can be a durable and attractive surface when it is allowed to dry properly. With the help of temporary humidity control, you can feel confident about meeting your project’s deadlines, even when humidity, moisture and temperatures are an obstacle.

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Basics in Book Repair: Restoring Archived Books

Document Recovery

In an age of technology, where “print” is now proliferated online via websites, eBooks, and blogs, it’s a wonder the significance that paper still holds in the day-to-day. Technology continues to grow at an increasingly rapid rate, archived books will remain a vitally important aspect of our history and our future.

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