Carpet filtration (i.e. filtration soiling) is a well known phenomenon by carpet manufacturers and carpet cleaners. The evidence of carpet filtration is the grayish staining around exterior baseboards, the edge of stairs, and under doors that remain closed most of the time. When air is forced into a room, the air usually escapes at these … Read more

Dispute Resolutions and Residential Construction Alternative Dispute Resolutions and Residential Construction Defects The Georgia Contractor’s Relief Act of 2004 In 2004, the Georgia Legislature enacted a series of statutes that were purportedly intended to facilitate dispute resolution and reduce the need for litigation when construction defects occur in residential property. To affect this purpose, the … Read more

Solve moisture problems before they become mold problems. Mold can grow within 24- 48 hours of the initial water problem. Remember that every mold problem is a water problem first. The mix of mold indoors should be less than the mix of mold outside. Install a whole-house/building dehumidifier, ventilator, and filtration. system in parallel with … Read more

The Role of Fire Protection Engineer in Fire Loss Investigation More and more, fire protection engineers (FPEs) are called on to act as the primary investigator of fire losses. FPEs have historically been regarded as special experts, retained to analyze code issues, investigate fire protection system failures, and support cause-and-origin experts. However, recognition by the … Read more

Making the Most of Recall Information Your day in the office is shaping up like most every other day. You have just been assigned as many claims as you can effectively manage! But one of your new claims is a total fire loss, and your policyholders claim the fire started near their new toaster oven … Read more