What Technicians Learn During Water Damage Restoration Courses

7/24/2017 (Permalink)

Water damage restoration courses certify technicians in the proper techniques for drying excessive moisture in the environment and structure. Accidents such as sewage backup, flooding, and broken pipes can happen to anyone, and the good news is that most homeowner’s insurance companies will cover the cost. Quick action is necessary to stop further degradation of the property.

What are some of the classes the technician will be introduced to? What is the technician going to be qualified to do upon completion?

The first step is to stop the flow of the liquid. The repair process is not possible without stopping that flow, and a technician is taught to investigate whether or not the problem has been stabilized. The technician is not qualified to repair the cause, but is trained to ensure the situation is stable before proceeding in the restoration.

Extraction is the first step of the drying process, and there are numerous pieces of equipment to remove the excess moisture. There are a number of tools available that help measure the moisture, and the professional knows how to tell the difference between good and bad humidity.

Psychrometrics is the science behind measuring gases or liquid in the environment. The person will learn how to take readings and how to properly decipher those readings. Without psychrometrics the expert cannot know whether or not the process has been successful, so it is a necessary part of standard water damage restoration courses.

Air movers are an important part of the process as they help cycle the air. The technician learns how to choose the right air movers, and how to place them properly for maximum results. It is important to know how to recognize and use Cubic Feet per Minute, or CFM, for this process.

Evaporation happens naturally with proper circulation, but the process has to be motivated to guarantee less damage to furnishings and structure. It can be used to speed the process along, or it can hinder the process. The technician learns how to use evaporation properly to hasten the drying process.

Water damage restoration courses prepare a technician to repair the effects of damaging liquid. Proper techniques will prevent bacteria and mold growth, and the property will be stabilized in turn. Each step is important for a satisfactory outcome.

The most important thing is the technician learns to follow the S500 the procedural standard for the water damage restoration industry, developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Based on years of in-field experience, exhaustive research, and responsible restoration practices, the S500 sets the standard for water damage restoration businesses everywhere.

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