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A well-known expert in our area, when interviewed on a local New Orleans radio station, recently said, “When you have a mold problem, simply wash down the affected area with diluted bleach.”
Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI, offers important advice, tips and guidance for those affected by flooding.
We are excited to introduce our guest blogger, RJ Cavalier ! RJ has been an invaluable resource to many during the recent natural disasters. He is a tenured construction management professional with vast experience in remodel and new construction for both residential and commercial industries, and disaster recovery.
Unfortunately, this is a question that is hard for people. I say, “ALL lower cabinets need to go”. If someone says different, you are more than welcome to take your chances. Sheetrock wicks moisture, and in doing so it gets between the Rock and the back of the cabinet as well as below the cabinet.
Many people turn to a portable generator for a temporary solution without knowing the risks.
Best Products To Sanitize My Home From Flood Waters
1. Diluted Bleach (1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water) is a good disinfectant and will help sanitize all surfaces that had Condition 3 flood waters. Agitating all surfaces with a scrub brush is necessary.
Question: I have spray foam insulation in my walls, but I don’t know if it’s open cell or closed cell spray foam. How can I tell the difference and how do I address the moisture?
Question: My friend in Albany had 3 inches of flood water in his garage and utility room. Does he need to be concerned with the Sheetrock? The garage has concrete floor and the utility room tile flooring.
This program is designed specifically for HOMEOWNERS or PROPERTY OWNERS who choose to do any or all of the work themselves. You may utilize the services of professionals and it will not affect the value of this document. This document verifies that the following work has been completed in accordance with the clearance requirements.
Depending on the age of your home there is a high likelihood that if you have a fireplace it’s a pre-fabricated metal fireplace box. If not the metal box then it has to be a masonry fireplace.