Almost all fires produce char, ash or soots in varying amounts. Char consists of irregular shaped fragments of combusted material […]
Tag: Chemistry
Encountering a good bit of people throughout the year, many of them do not understand the function and the difference […]
What is Sewer Gas? Sewer gas is a complex mixture of toxic and non-toxic gases that can be present at […]
The number one cause of death related to fires is smoke inhalation. An estimated 50-80% of fire deaths are the […]
Musty odors are caused by volatile organic compounds. While mold is a common source for these compounds, they can come […]
Radon is one of the “noble” gases (such as neon and argon). It is a naturally occurring element that is […]
We think of granite as impervious to everything, and indeed, it is both hard and strong. Granite is a major […]
Category 2 Water that does carry a significant degree of chemical, biological and/or physical contamination is said to be Category […]
When water loss occurs, determining the type of water which enters the structure is vital in determining the proper steps […]
This photo shows the same basement in the process of getting HEPA vacuumed. HEPA, which stands for High Efficiency Particulate […]