Fort Myers, Florida Water Damage

Occupy Wall Street calls for national day of action

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:25:55 +0000

Occupy Wall Street protesters say they want Thursday, which marks two months since demonstrations began, to be a day of non-violent protests and a national day of action.

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Fury At Sinking Economies Drives Global Demos

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:25:55 +0000

Violence has broken out in New York and Milan and protesters are amassing in the centre of Athens as anger caused by economic strife boils over on the streets. Continue reading →

Ten things you can do to prevent Fort Myers water damage

admin — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:01:14 +0000

Ten things you can do to prevent Fort Myers water damage in your home

Sometimes Fort Myers water damage is inevitable but 95% of the time you can take steps to prevent Fort Myers water damage from occurring in your home or condo.

A very small number of Fort Myers water damages happen because of weather and wind. The majority of water damage losses happen because of plumbing leaks and Air Conditioning condensation problems.

First and foremost; know where the main water shut off is for the whole house. If there is a plumbing leak in a place where you cannot use an under sink or toilet shut off to stop the flow, shut the whole house off.

Second; when you leave the house for even a weekend shut off the Fort Myers water to the house. Be sure to shut off the power to you electric Fort Myers water heater also. If the water is off no plumbing Fort Myers Water Damage can occur. Check the supply lines for your washing machine. Be sure the drain line for the washer is clear.

Third; check under the sinks and behind the toilets to be sure Fort Myers water is not condensation or dripping. If there is condensation, wrap the pipes in an insulating blanket. If there is a drip call a plumber.

Fourth: If your home has copper piping for the Fort Myers water supply behind the walls and above the ceilings and your home is 15 years old think about a re- pipe. Plumbers will run new plastic lines above your ceilings to every fixture and leave the old pipes in place.

Fifth: Check the hose bibs, outside water spigots, to see if they are leaking. This kind of Fort Myers water leak can travel through the block structure and wet the drywall inside.

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Sixth: Check all the wall penetrations; electrical service, cable lines, Fort Myers main water entrance, water heater supply lines ect. If any of these is sweating or dripping follow the tip in Third.

Seventh: Drain the Fort Myers water heater through a hose with the supply line on at least once every two months. This will extend the life of the unit and prevent or delay a rupture of the inside tank. Also change the heating elements as recommended in the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Eighth: Inspect the A/C ducting in your attic to see if any cold air leaks may be causing condensation in the attic space. If you feel any lair leaks call you A/C repairman.

Ninth: Be sure the A/C pan drain lines are clear and that the pan has a limit switch shut off so that if the Fort Myers water level rises near the pan lip the switch will shut off the unit.

Tenth: Inspect and replace the rubber sweeps on the bottoms of your exterior doors and sliders. Clean and clear out the weep holes in your exterior windows so that blown rain will drain off and not seep into your home.

Be alert when you walk from room to room. Look for Fort Myers water stains on your ceiling and walls. Sniff the air for any musty smell. Notice if one room feels more humid than others in the house.

Finally, If you should have Fort Myers water damage from plumbing or wind-blown rain or flooding, call a professional Fort Myers Water Damage restoration company who has the knowledge and equipment to properly and completely dry out your home and the structural materials.

Dew point and air leaks can cause Fort Myers mold

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:15:14 +0000

Dew point and air leaks can cause Fort Myers mold

How the dew point and air leaks can cause Fort Myers mold growth in your home

We have all seen dew on the grass in the morning or condensation on the outside of your windows in the morning. This condensation is caused when moist warm air comes in contact with a cool surface or cool dry air. This causes the Fort Myers moisture in the warm air to condense on the cool surface.
When this occurs, the air reaches it’s “DEW POINT”. The dew point is the temperature to which a given parcel of air must be cooled, at constant barometric pressure, for Fort Myers water vapor to condense into water. All this is fine in nature but when it happens inside our home or in our attic it can be a problem.

In your hot attic, a Fort Myers leak in the air conditioning ducting or a pealed back strip of duct tape will cause Fort Myers water to condense and drip through your insulation onto the top side of your csiling drywall. Over time this Fort Myers water will support Fort Myers mold growth. If there are cracks around your windows or wall penetrations the same Fort Myers condensation will occur and may support Fort Myers mold growth on wood trim or drywall. Stucco cracks will also let warm moist air into your walls and if that air contacts cool dry air in the wall cavity water will condense and mold may begin to grow within your walls. All of these situations are happening in thousands of homes in our towns each and every hot and humid day. The worst times of year are days with hot humid days and much cooler nights.
We have all heard the horror story about the part time resident who has an air conditioning failure while they are out of town, or their Humidistat fails or it’s batteries fail. The result is warm humid air inside their home in the day time and cooler nights that cause the humidity to condense on the walls, furniture and everything else. This causes a condition called a “Fort Myers humidity bloom. To prevent this, by pass the humidistat and have a qualified home watch check your home at least trwice a month while you are away.

Other simple fixes are:

- Caulk all windows and fill all wall penetrations with foam to prevent air penetration.

- Check your air conditioning ducting at the beginning of the summer season for tape peels and air leaks.

- Have your air conditioning unit serviced twice a year. Be sure the drain line and drain pan are clean and clear.

- Be sure dryer vent and exhaust fan exterior vents close securely.

- Replace door sweeps, garage door seals and sliding door seals regularly.

- Install foam seals in all outlet and switch covers to prevent air leaks.

- Insulate cold water supply lines under sinks and in garages.

- Run ceiling fans on low to discourage mold growth if the A/C fails.

- Inspect the seal on your refrigerator door for air leaks.

These are some simple things that any homeowner can do to keep the dew point from causing condensation inside your home, attic and inside your walls.

Another great idea unrelated to the Fort Myers dew point is to shut your main water supply off when leaving your home for more than a weekend. Be sure to shut off the breaker to your electric water heater and shut off the breaker and gas to your gas water heater. I know relighting the gas pilot is a pain, but so is a plumbing flood.

If you should have Fort Myers mold growth or Fort Myers water damage in your home be sure to call a state certified, local Fort Myers mold remediation company who also can provide Fort Myers water damage assessment, repair and the reconstuction service. Do what you can to prevent a Fort Myers water damage but be prepaired with the number of the best Fort Myers water damage restoration and Fort Myers mold remediation company if the unexpected should happen.

Top Ten Fort Myers Hurricane Tips

admin — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 17:04:41 +0000

Top Ten Fort Myers Hurricane Tips

The first time you prepare for a Fort Myers hurricane or Fort Myers tropical storm may be a hassle but after that it’s a snap.

Most things are usually on hand but should be stocked up and easily accessible. If it turns out the Fort Myers hurricane has changed its path, at least you will have known you were ready.

If Fort Myers is in imminent danger of a Fort Myers hurricane, most likely evacuation announcements have been made, and should be taken seriously. Here is a checklist to consider before you leave:

1. First, get important papers and special photos in order and secured in plastic. Identification is difficult and time-consuming to replace: so be sure to include social security cards, birth certificates, high school diplomas or GED certificates, titles or deeds to property. Photos of special occasions or loved ones cannot be replaced, so including these is important as well.

2. Think ahead and take video or photos of your Fort Myers property before you leave. This will help later on with any insurance checklist claims for Fort Myers damage that may need to be filed.

3. Gas up your car early. If you cannot stay with relatives book a room out of the projected path Make sure to get directions and put them in the car ahead of time. It is easy to forget that piece of paper in the rush out the door. A cheaper route might be to find temporary Fort Myers hurricane shelters. Usually nearby towns not in the direct path of the Fort Myers hurricane will provide these for people in need.

4. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that your pet will have a place in a motel or hotel. Keep this in mind and try to find alternate housing for your loved one until it is safe to return. Crate your pet.

5. Designate a spot, in the hall closet or a central room to keep a bag of clothes for each person in the Fort Myers household. Make sure to include sleeping gear if you plan on going to a temporary shelter.

6. Along with overnight clothes, consider stocking your Fort Myers Hurricane Kit with the following: extra cash, batteries, flash lights, battery operated radio/television, bottled water, toilet paper, non-perishable foods such as cereal or crackers, canned goods, can opener, a small cooler, candles, prescription medicines and any over-the-counter remedies you use regularly; and if you have small children – diapers, baby wipes, formula, baby and pet food.

7. Count on the power being out for at least a day or two. No ATM’s, no air conditioning, no lights or refrigerator, possibly no cell phones, no water if you are on a well, no stove or microwave. Get a car charger for your cell phone. When TV and computer games no longer operate, board games or a deck of cards come in handy! Arts and crafts, crayons and downloadable coloring pages are always great distractions for the kids – so make sure you’ve stored some of these supplies in a tote bag or in the car trunk.

8. If you decide to tough out the storm, stay downwind in your Fort Myers home. This means if the wind is hitting the living room windows, go to the room opposite the living room. Fort Myers Tornados sometimes accompany Fort Myers hurricanes. Designate a safe room. The best place is the center of the house small or no windows. Bath tubs and closets can save your life. Cover yourselves with a mattress or blanket.

9. Plywood is a ‘hot’ commodity for those of who decide to stay. Boarding up windows that will take the brunt of the wind and rain is the wisest decision. Best option is Fort Myers storm shutters. Stay away from the windows and the wind side of the house.

10. Finally, STAY INSIDE. However tempting it may be to videotape or take photos of the Fort Myers storm, be sure to shoot from indoors – where it’s safe, and dry! Debris picked up by high winds can cut or impale people.

Finally do not take a Fort Myers hurricane warning lightly. Make a plan and stock up. Let your friends and family know your plan.

And lastly, if your Fort Myers home is victim of an Fort Myers hurricane be sure that you seek out an Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, (IICRC), certified Fort Myers Water damage professional Remediation Company that follows industry guidelines for your safety and health.

Fort Myers floods or leaks in your home it require immediate attention

admin — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:09:34 +0000

Fort Myers floods or leaks in your home it require immediate attention

Anytime Fort Myers water floods or leaks into your home it requires immediate attention to minimize further loss and damage. You may be surprised to hear that people who call Southwest

Florida water damage restoration companies about a plumbing leak do not know how to shut off the water in their own home. Everyone, including renters, should know where the main shut off is for the

Central Florida water in your home. So the first step on a Fort Myers plumbing leak is to shut off the water. When the source of a Fort Myers plumbing leak is behind a wall or in the

ceiling call a plumber to fix the problem. Call a reputable local Fort Myers water damage extraction and drying company to remove the water and dry all building materials and personal

possessions that may have been wet by the Fort Myers leak. While you are waiting for the drying company to arrive move what you are able to into an unaffected room and protect valuables,

delicate items and important documents. Pick what ever you can up off the wet floors. Call your insurance company and report the loss. Take lots of pictures for your insurance adjuster.

Most important is that standing Fort Myers water must be extracted and wet materials must be dried out completely and as quickly as possible. Wet carpeting, wood and drywall are a breeding

ground for viruses, bacteria and Fort Myers mold. Fort Myers Mold can begin to grow on wet building materials and personal possessions in as little as 24 to 48 hours. The Southwest

Florida water damage extraction and drying company will remove most of the water by extraction and then complete the drying process with air movement and dehumidification. Once the humidity in a

wet home is stabilized at 55% or less, Fort Myers mold will not grow.

Here are some tips to help the process:

- Towel up small amounts of water from tiled and wood floors

- Wipe moisture from wood furniture and table tops

- Remove pictures and breakables to an unaffected room

- Turn on the A/C to help dehumidify the indoor air

- If tiled floors are flooded squeegee the water out the door

- Remove area rugs to garage or lanai

- Put plastic wrap under wood furniture legs on carpets

- Punch tiny holes in sagging ceilings to drain water into a bucket

- Do not operate anything electrical while standing in water

- Take lots of pictures for your insurance adjuster

When the Fort Myers extraction and drying company has removed all the water and set up drying equipment do not shut the equipment off. The process pulls moisture out of the walls, floors and

furnishings by making the air very dry. This creates a static pressure difference that sucks the water out of wet materials into the air where dehumidifiers condense that moisture and pump it into

a drain. If you shut off the equipment the humidity level will rise and the drying process stops.

Only when all the materials inside your home are completely dry are you assured that Fort Myers mold growth will not occur. The expert Fort Myers Water Extraction and drying company

will also treat surfaces that were wet with microbial inhibitors. This is a further safeguard against Fort Myers mold growth.

Be sure that you employ an Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration, (IICRC), certified Fort Myers Water damage professional Remediation Company that follows industry guidelines for

your safety and health.

Transient charged with binding consignment shop employees, stealing vehicles and money

Fort Myers News — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:07:25 +0000

Daniel Joseph Ellis, 44, a transient, remains in Lee County Jail with bond denied on a Broward County warrant charging him with grand theft.

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Driver flees crash involving Fort Myers officer – NBC-2.com

Fort Myers News — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:02:49 +0000

Fort Myers police are looking for a driver who fled the scene of a traffic stop and caused a two-vehicle accident involving a police cruiser Monday morning.

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U.S. Census wants to put 2,000 Southwest Floridians to work

Fort Myers News — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 10:45:54 +0000

Help count and get paid. The U.S. Census Bureau is in the midst of hiring more than 2,000 Southwest Florida residents to help canvas local communities starting May 1. a oeThese folks will be going door-to-door trying to get the questionnaires filled out,a said Edwin E. Frost, manager for the censusa Fort Myers office.

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The function of air flow in the Fort Myers drying process

admin — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 19:31:42 +0000

The function of air flow in the Fort Myers drying process

Whether drying a large scale commercial job or drying the walls between a home garage and the living space; air movement and reduced relative humidity are required.

Base trim should be removed to accomplish fast and complete drying of walls in homes. Newer homes also have drywall hung ¾ inch off the floor to provide an air space so that:

- In a small Fort Myers flood the drywall will not wet unless the water wicks through the base trim. When that trim is plastic the drywall is protected from indirect wicking. When the base trim is wood it takes time to wick up to the drywall.

- When drying wet drywall the ¾ inch air space allows fans to circulate dehumidified air to the back side of the drywall for drying.

When there is no opening to get air movement to the back of the drywall or the Fort Myers wet materials are overhead; an access hole should be cut in the drywall to allow air movement to the back of Fort Myers wet materials. In situations where the walls cannot be cut, such as tiled walls of faux painting, small holes can be drilled in the wall where they will be covered by the base trim when it is reinstalled. Specialty equipment called “Inject a Dry” uses a manifold fed by air movers and connects to many flexible tubes to push dry air to the back of the Fort Myers wet material surface.

The movement of air across a Fort Myers wet surface creates a “static” pressure at the material surface. This process speeds up the evaporation process and literally pulls the Fort Myers moisture out of wet material. The fan or air mover should be placed at a 15 to 45 degree angle from the wall. The faster the air movement across the surface and the dryer the air the faster the evaporation.

Whether drying a single Fort Myers room or a larger space, a drying envelope must be set up. This is a separation of the Fort Myers wet areas from dry non affected or outside areas to stabilize and control the temperature and humidity for improved drying conditions. A drying envelope can be as simple as 6 mil poly sealing a door way but it should be a small as possible. The dehumidifier will need to process all the air in the envelope to reduce the humidity. Once the Fort Myers moisture is pulled out of the wet materials through evaporation into the air the saturated air in the drying envelope is cycled through an LGR (Low Grain Refrigerant) dehumidifier to keep the relative humidity in the drying envelop as low as possible. This LGR dehumidifier can remove up to 62 pints of Fort Myers water from the air in 24 hours.

The air movers should be set up so that a circular flow of air is produced in the Fort Myers drying envelope. This “Vortex” of air will maximize the static pressure across the Fort Myers wet surfaces and accelerate the lifting force at the surface of the wet materials.

The science of drying, known as Psychometrics, uses the air in a drying chamber like a giant sponge. The air movement pulls the Fort Myers moisture out of the wet materials as a vapor through evaporation into the air. The LGR dehumidifier wrings out the virtual sponge by passing the moist air over cooling coils. This condenses the Fort Myers water out of the air into a collection tank and this water is pumped through a tube into a drain. The process is repeated over and over until the materials are dry.

It takes training and skill to set up an effective Fort Myers drying envelope. The setting of the air movers and dehumidifier are critical to rapid drying. A typical Fort Myers wet room will completely dry in three to five days. Exterior walls may need insulation removed to speed the drying process. Kitchen lower cabinets should have toe kicks removed to allow air movement to the drywall behind the cabinet. In some cases cabinets should be dismounted to dry the wall behind. Linoleum over Fort Myers wet materials may need to be removed to accomplish drying of the floor beneath. Wood floors can be dried if done with skill and proper methods. Composite flooring or flooring mounted on cork or another absorbent material will need to be removed to accomplish complete drying.

A qualified Fort Myers Water Removal Technician “WRT” will also know how to monitor the drying process as it occurs. This technician will adjust the placement of air movers and take moisture readings with specialized equipment to maximize the speed and effectiveness of the drying process.

Always call a Fort Myers water damage company who hires and trains Fort Myers Water Damage Technicians. Look for IICRC accreditation and the designation “WRT” and “CMR” certified Fort Myers Mold Remediator. The best Fort Myers Water Damage Company will follow the industry guidelines and dry out your property quickly and thoroughly to minimize property damage. Also fast expert service is essential to ensuring that mold growth will not occur and for the health and safety of your family.

Be sure to hire the best Fort Myers Water Damage and Mold Remediation Company in your area.