Tag: water damage

Interior Water Damage: Why the First 48 Hours Are So Critical

Soaked wallboard, inundated tile flooring, damp concrete, ruined documents and equipment – floods shock, devastate and disrupt businesses and residences. But the danger does not abate as flood waters or leaks recede. Mould – an insidious fungal growth – begins multiplying within 48 hours of inundation.  “Mould flourishes anywhere it… Read more »

New Office - Paul Davis Winnipeg

Paul Davis Winnipeg opens new office specializing in emergency response and insurance restoration services for residential and commercial property owners. Ken Cruzat, co-owner and general manager of  Paul Davis Winnipeg is pleased to announce the opening of the restoration franchise at 701 Henry Ave. in the northwest area of the… Read more »

Paul Davis Restoration Provides Super Services For Severe Storms

Early this year, two strong low-pressure systems spawned a rash of tornadoes in the eastern, south and southeastern regions of the United States. The tiny state of Maryland, not normally a tornado prone area, experienced a record-breaking five tornadoes. As we conclude spring and enter summer, meteorological experts predict an… Read more »

Preventative Flooding Measures for Commercial Properties

Floods are the most common natural disaster in Canada, ringing up billions in losses over the last 10 years. The Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto recently found that flooding is more costly to Canadians than fire and theft, and the threat is rising rapidly as the climate changes.… Read more »

The Science of Post-Flood Drying

Drying seems simple and automatic to many of us. Hang laundry outside and it dries. Paint a wall and the paint manufacturer tells you how long to wait before reapplying. Press “heated dry” on a dishwasher and voila: dry dishes. For restoration after a flood, however, drying materials is a… Read more »