Modern structures are packed with high-tech materials like synthetic fabrics, plastics and hydrocarbons that burn more rapidly and poisonously than traditional materials like cotton and wood. “Thirty years ago, fires took 15 minutes to reach 800 degrees Celsius and they spread more slowly,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis… Read more »
Chimneys look so simple – a vertical conduit that funnels smoke and heat from your fireplace to the outdoors – but they require precision to function properly. Chimneys must be carefully designed, skillfully installed and regularly maintained to do what seems like an easy task. Most quietly work well. But… Read more »
A structural fire is one of the most frightening events a family can experience, ripping away irreplaceable belongings, changing futures and traumatizing everyone involved. “We put lives back together after fires,” says Darren Impson, President, Paul Davis of Tampa, FL. “Most often, we are mitigating and restoring property damage but… Read more »
Paul Davis is always on the lookout for innovative technology to support its restoration and mitigation activities. Sometimes, new technology makes a remarkable impact on a project, its partners and the community. “At one fire scene in our community, Matterport digital technology significantly assisted a range of onsite – and… Read more »
Laura Langille is a pioneering businesswoman with an established 16-year career in the restoration industry. Before becoming an Owner, Laura worked for 8 years for another important restoration company in Alberta. Nine years ago, she moved to the East coast of Canada, and luckily for Paul Davis, she decided to… Read more »