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When Freezing Documents Makes Sense

Disaster Recovery, Document Recovery, Water and Storm Damage

Document freeze-drying is a technique that professionals use to dry and restore books and documents that receive water damage. The process involves using a special chamber that has a high-pressure vacuum. When the chamber reaches the optimal temperature and pressure settings, the moisture in the documents sublimates. The sublimation process turns liquid water into a gaseous state. Freeze-drying eliminates moisture, prevents or halts mold growth, and avoids complications such as sticking, staining, warping, curling and over-drying. While freeze-drying is an effective solution, it is not the answer for all wet documents.

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Safeguarding Heritage: Preventing the Top 10 Agents of Deterioration

Disaster Recovery, Document Recovery, Fire and Smoke Damage, Mold Damage, Water and Storm Damage

Arguably, the cornerstone of safeguarding archives and collections lies in prevention, which makes understanding potential threats crucial. This is why The Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canadian Conservation Institute have compiled a list of the top 10 agents of deterioration, identifying the primary hazards to historical objects. This compilation aims to assist in preventing and protecting valuable collections, whether housed in museums or homes.

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Emergency Preparedness: The 4 R's

Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Document Recovery

With storm season approaching it’s important to prepare your archives to the best of your ability. Polygon sponsored CoSA in creating an emergency preparedness resource page with some in-depth checklists and information for your archives. In this blog we’ll be sharing the 4 “Rs” which represent the 4 stages of emergency preparedness, Risk, Readiness, Response, and Recovery.

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Podcast: Job Talk with Polygon's South Team

Catastrophe Response, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Temporary Climate Solutions, Water and Storm Damage

Climatize a workspace hundreds of feet under a lake? Bruce Zawisky and Nick Cooper of Polygon South discuss recent projects with unique solutions. As weather shifts, innovation is more critical than ever. Polygon is trail-blazing new builds and renovations in the south.

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Podcast: IoT Property Risk Prevention

Construction Drying, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery, Temporary Climate Solutions

IoT is quickly becoming a valuable tool for buildings to mitigate property risk before and after construction. Frank Dobosz, Country President for Polygon US, spoke with Tyler Kern about the primary factors driving this adoption of IoT technology and solutions within the property space.

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