Category
Wind driven rain coming through the attic and insulation damaging the bedroom.
Category 1
Tool that does not give a reading is called this and is used to detect moisture in this material.
Moisture probe and carpet pad
Dehumidifiers should not be set for stabilization unless the RH is around this percentage.
70%
Mold remediation completed, 24 hours of drying needed after.
Class 1
I still have grandparents alive and they are able to drive themselves to social gatherings even if maybe they shouldn't be allowed to!
C.A.
Supply line, happened a week ago, 1' of microbial growth.
Category 2
Loosens the edge of carpet safely to remove the pad.
Knee kicker and carpet awl.
We are a call center and communication is extremely important. This is the time frame we should be responding to everyone regardless of who they are.
24 hours for emails/voicemails with the exception of days off/vacations.
Concrete basement with one big open area.
Class 4
I have over 150 shot glasses, I don't drink nightly, I swear.
J.W.
Water heater burst, carpet has a very musty smell and the insured has pets.
Category 2.
Used to set up containment or complete demo in areas with very high ceilings.
Scaffolding
We should attempt to dry wood floors in place when they are showing signs of these two conditions.
Cupping or crowning.
Two rooms affected, category 1, floating floor and drywall 2' high.
Class 2
I have six siblings, I promise I never thought about killing any of them!
J.D.
Weather related event (hurricane/tornado) caused severe water damage to several rooms of the home.
Is able to obtain readings on sill plates with drywall intact.
Hammer probe
There are multiple areas that should be checked for documentation before the file is escalated to the supervisor along with this many calls/emails from the file handler.
Documents/psychrometrics, email, XactAnalysis, supervisor if they have already requested information. 3 calls/emails, 1 call/email for scope.
Three rooms affected, all plaster, two feet up.
Class 4
As a kid my family were huge Nascar fans and I LOVED Tony Stewart!
A.W.
Kitchen sink drain clog.
Category 2 if room side of trap, category 3 if beyond the trap, who got it right!
Areas that are all affected and share the same space should be considered in the same chamber due to sharing this.
The same ambient air
We should approve ceramic tile removal under these circumstances. As always be sure to reach out for approvals when needed or advise the contractor to!
1. Category 3 over subfloor. 2. Cracked/lifting related to the water loss.
Multiple rooms affected with drywall, carpet, and subfloor. Drywall is affected halfway up the wall.
Class 3
I listen to a lot of rap music, A Tribe Called quest is my jam!
J.E.