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Microbial Remediation
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Microbial Remediation, Remediation
  (8 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this.  Loading...This was a residential single story (Class 3 | Cat 1) water loss that transitioned into a Cat 3. The property owners were out of the home on holiday, and … |
Dryer Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/13/2017 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Dryer, Dryer Detach & Reset
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential fire loss that resulted in the dryer being detached during the mitigation phase. The washing machine was relocated off-site for cleaning and was later returned to … |
Granite Countertops
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Countertops, Granite Countertops
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 3 | Cat 1) water loss. The supply line failed in the bathroom located on the 3rd floor of a beach house while the property … |
Fiberglass Shower Base
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Caulking, Faucet, Fiberglass, Shower, Shower Base, Waterproof, Waterproofing, drain, plumbing
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a commercial fire loss. The bathroom was stripped down to the metal studs during the mitigation phase. The supply lines and drain assembly required replacement as they … |
DrySmart D500
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, DrySmart, DrySmart D500, Equipment, Rental, Trailer
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Sunbelt Scaffolding
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Equipment, Rental, Scaffolding, Sunbelt, Sunbelt Scaffolding
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a commercial (Class 3 | Cat 1) loss. A 6″ fresh water pipe on the 16th floor experienced a catastrophic failure. Water quickly filled the elevator shaft, and … |
Level 5 Drywall
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Drywall, Level 5 Drywall
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a commercial (Class 3 | Cat 2) water loss. The previous mitigation company removed the drywall associated with the west wall entirely. Ideally, they would have left ~4″ … |
Hauling Debris
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): Mark Whatley, Daniel Smith, Janet Watkins AI Board Approval: 04/07/2018 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Debris, Dumpster, Hauling, Trash
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 3 | Cat 1) water loss. The scope of what this Insight Sheet seeks to explore is limited, thus a detailed back story is not … |
Snaplock Flooring
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Calcium Chloride, Calcium Chloride Test, Floating, Floor, Flooring, Laminate, Snaplock, Snaplock Laminate Flooring (Floating), Wood Floor
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 1 | Cat 1) water loss. The property was delivered to the repair contractor in good order thanks to a credible and capable mitigation contractor. … |
Paint Doors and Trim
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/05/2020 Tags: Doors, Paint, Paint Doors and Trim
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a residential (Class 2: Cat 1) water loss. This is a standard loss that exists to simply highlight the painting of a door slab and the associated … |
Sunbelt Scissor Lift
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Equipment, Lift, Rental, Sunbelt, Sunbelt Scissor Lift
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a commercial water loss (Class 2 | Cat 2). The water intrusion was caused by a failed ½” copper line. The water sprayed continuously for hours and soaked … |
E-TES Smart Dry
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Air Mover, Equipment, Performance Drying, Smart Dry, TES, Thermal
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a single-level residential water loss (Class 3 | Cat 1). E-TES performance drying equipment was exclusively employed. Ultimately the performance drying was successful in its efforts to mitigate … |
Door Jamb Retrofit
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags:
(6 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 3) water loss. This loss contemplates a scenario where the door jambs were cut at 2 linear feet (along with the drywall). … |
Matterport Pro Series Scans
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): Dan Smith, Scott Black, Cynthia Parris AI Board Approval: 11/21/2019 Last Update: 11/08/2020 Tags: 360 degree, AIMC, Cortex 3.0, Insta360, Invoicing for Matterport, MSP, Matterport, Post-mitigation, Pre-mitigation, Pro2 3D, Ricoh, Scan
 (5 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The scope of what this Insight Sheet seeks to explore is limited, thus a detailed back story is not … |
Washing Machine Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Washing Machine, Washing Machine Detach & Reset
(6 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss that resulted in the washing machine being detached during the mitigation phase. The washing machine was relocated to the … |
Insulation & Drywall Behind Toilet
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/06/2017 Last Update: 08/26/2020 Tags: Bathroom, Drywall, Insulation, Insulation & Drywall Behind Toilet, Toilet
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The drywall and insulation were removed 2′ up the wall along the entire perimeter. These activities were spearheaded by … |
Supervisor/Project Management Hours – Commercial
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 10/04/2017 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags: Residential, project management, project manager, supervisor, supervisory
(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is not a typical Insight Sheet that was tied to a specific loss for inspiration. Alternatively, this is an Insight Sheet that seeks to highlight the most common scenarios … |
DriHeat ELE
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Containment, Decontamination, DriHeat, DriHeat ELE, Ducting, Equipment, Thermal
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 2 | Cat 1). DriHeat performance drying equipment was exclusively employed (Power Distribution Boxes notwithstanding). Due to the fact that the Eliminator maintains … |
Sunbelt 250KW Generator
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Equipment, Generator, Rental, Sunbelt, Sunbelt 250KW Generator
(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level commercial water loss (Class 3 | Cat 1). The water was introduced to the property via a failed supply line on the second floor of the … |
Dishwasher Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Dishwasher, Dishwasher Detach & Reset
(5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss that resulted in the dishwasher detached during the mitigation phase. The dishwasher was relocated to the garage for the … |
EMS Activities (Post Fire)
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: EMS, EMS Activities, EMS Activities (Post Fire), Fire, Mitigation
(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This a residential fire of a single-story ranch style home that was caused by a hoverboard battery failure while charging. The policyholders were not home at the time of the … |
Tile Floor with Membrane
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Floor, Flooring, Grout, Mortar, Tile, Tile Floor with Membrane
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential loss that focuses on the repair phase with an eye towards tile installation. This is a complex sheet, NOT a traditional tile flooring installation. One aspect … |
Packout Vehicles
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Packback, Packout, Vehicle, car, transportation, truck, van
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This Insight Sheet seeks to highlight the basic vehicle concessions associated with a standard two-day packout and two-day packback. The catalyst for the packout was a (Class 3 | Cat … |
Temporary Roof Tarping
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith, Daniel Meehan AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Mobilization, Sandbag, Temporary, roof, tarp
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential fire of a single story ranch style home that suffered significant wind damage. We intend to explore the activities associated with tarping the roof as there … |
DriHeat ITA 75
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, DriHeat, DriHeat ITA75, Equipment, HEPA, Rental
(6 votes, average: 4.17 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Furnace with AC
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: AC, Furnace with AC
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a 2000 SQFT residential townhome fire loss. The vehicle’s battery was being charged overnight and the charger overheated, caught fire, and subsequently caught the engine compartment on fire. … |
Billiard Packout/Packback
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Billiard, Billiard Packout/Packback, Contents, Packback, Packout
(3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...Contents restoration and textile restoration reside beyond the scope of this Insight Sheet. This Insight Sheet exists to clarify how one might invoice for a billiards table packout and packback. This … |
TES 250k Trailer
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, Equipment, Performance Drying, Rental, TES 250k Trailer, Thermal, Trailer
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
DriHeat Dual Element Heater
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Air Mover, DriHeat, DriHeat Dual Element Heater, Equipment, Performance Drying, Remote Monitoring
(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a single-level residential water loss (Class 2 | Cat 1). DriHeat performance drying equipment was exclusively employed. The project required remote monitoring to ensure the affected building material … |
Final Cleaning – Residential
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 10/04/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Residential, cleaning, final
(7 votes, average: 4.71 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is not a typical Insight Sheet that was tied to a specific loss for inspiration. Alternatively, this is an Insight Sheet that seeks to highlight the most common scenarios … |
Textile Restoration
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Restoration, Textile, Textile Restoration, cleaning
(5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This a residential fire of a single story Tudor style home that was caused by a faulty laptop battery charger. The policyholders were not at home at the time of … |
DriHeat Radial 8
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Air Mover, DriHeat, DriHeat Radial 8, Equipment, Performance Drying, Thermal
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a single-level residential water loss (Class 2 | Cat 1). DriHeat performance drying equipment was exclusively employed, including the Power Distribution Box. Ultimately the performance drying was successful … |
Refrigerator Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/05/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Kitchen, Refridgerator, Refrigerator Detach & Reset
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential fire loss. This fire was started by the dryer vent that was located in the unfinished basement. The fire ignited the floor joist and then crept … |
DriHeat ITA 400
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, DriHeat, DriHeat ITA400, Equipment, HEPA, Rental
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Piano Packout/Packback
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Packback, Packout, Piano, Piano Packout/Packback
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...Contents restoration and textile restoration reside beyond the scope of this Insight Sheet. This Insight Sheet exists to clarify how one might invoice for a piano packout and packback. This does … |
Siding
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Mark Whatley, Dan Smith, Scott Black AI Board Approval: 01/30/2019 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags: Attic vent, Flashing, House Wrap, Paint, Prime, Scaffolding, Seal, Siding Installer, Trim, Trim board, Z flashing
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...A severe windstorm caused a tree to fall over, damaging the gable end wall siding and an adjacent wall of a single story home. The existing siding was 11 years … |
Supervisor/Project Management Hours – Residential
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 10/04/2017 Last Update: 02/05/2020 Tags: Residential, project management, project manager, supervisor, supervisory
(8 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is not a typical Insight Sheet that was tied to a specific loss for inspiration. Alternatively, this is an Insight Sheet that seeks to highlight the most common scenarios … |
Off-site Storage Container
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Off-site, Off-site Storage Container, Packback, Packout, Storage Container
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The loss was created by a PEX pipe failure located in the kitchen wall. The kitchen, living room, and small … |
Freestanding Gas Range Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Gas Range, Gas Range Detach & Reset, Kitchen
(4 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss that resulted in the range being detached during the mitigation phase. The oven was relocated to the garage for … |
Vanity with Undermount Sink
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Angle Stop, Backsplash, Cabinet, Caulk, Countertop, Faucet, Vanity, Vanity w/ Undermount Sink, plumbing, sink
(7 votes, average: 4.86 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. A supply line behind the adjacent toilet failed and the water ran under the vanity, directly affecting the vanity … |
Personal Protective Equipment – Cat 3
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 07/07/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Booties, Boots, Charge, Disposable, Face Shield, Gloves, HEPA, Heavy Duty, N-95, PPE, PPEs, Personal Protective Equipment, Respirator, Rubber, Suit
(7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 3 | Cat 3) water loss. The source of the loss was an upstairs toilet that suffered a catastrophic soft clog fill-up. The water near … |
Skid Plates
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Packback, Packout, Skid Plates
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...Contents restoration and textile restoration reside beyond the scope of this Insight Sheet. This Insight Sheet exists to clarify how one might invoice for a piano packout and packback. This does … |
Flood Cut Repair: R13, Drywall, & Texture
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Drywall, Insulation, Texture
(8 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The drywall and insulation were removed 2′ up the wall along the entire perimeter. These activities were spearheaded by … |
Door Flood Cut
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Mark Whatley, Janet Watkins AI Board Approval: 05/19/2019 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Door, Flood, Jamb, Trim, Water
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 3 | Cat 3) water loss that originated from a sewage backflow (foreign debris fill-up). The home was built in 1945 and constructed on a … |
High-Grade Carpet
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Scott Black, Janet Watkins AI Board Approval: 06/05/2019 Last Update: 06/05/2019 Tags: Berber, Carpet, High-Grade, Pad
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a 2-story residential water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3) that resulted in the replacement of the contiguous carpet associated with the affected stairs and the adjacent living … |
Tile Backsplash
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Backsplash, Cement Board, Ceramic, Diagonal Tile, Grout, Porcelain, Tile Backsplash
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a residential (Class 3 | Cat 1) water loss. The water supply line in the upstairs bathroom failed and the water ran down behind the backsplash in … |
Roofing – 3 Tab Shingles
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/05/2020 Tags: Cap, Chimney, Drip Edge, Fireplace, Flashing, Ridge Cap, Roofing - 3 Tab Shingles, Vent, roof, shingles
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential fire loss where the majority of the OSB Sheathing and Truss framing was completely compromised prior to the fire being extinguished. Thus, the roof was considered … |
DrySmart LP250
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, DrySmart, DrySmart LP250, Equipment, Generator, Performance Drying, Rental, Trailer
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Water Heater D&R w/ Code Upgrades
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, David Mattioli, Lennon Brown, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Appliance, Backpitched Ductwork, Bollard, Connector Line, Detach & Reset, Drywall Repair, Flexible Gas Supply Line, Foam Pipe Insulation, Pan, Thermal Expansion Tank, Water Heater, Water Heater Blanket
(14 votes, average: 3.79 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a scenario where the existing water heater is functioning unencumbered. However, due to the related construction activities, a water heater detach and reset is required. Water heaters have … |
Tucked Carpet On/Below Stairs
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Dan Smith, Scott Black, Cynthia Parris AI Board Approval: 09/24/2019 Last Update: 09/24/2019 Tags: Baluster Wrap, Berber, Carpet, Edge Wrap, Pad, Skirt Board, Stairs, Tucked
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a 2-story residential water loss (Class 3 | Cat 2) that resulted in the replacement of the carpeted stairs. The same carpet ran throughout the house, including the … |
Glue Down Wood Flooring
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Dan Smith, Scott Black, Cynthia Parris AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 08/26/2020 Tags: Flooring, Glue Down Wood Flooring
(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This particular loss was created by a slab leak that was located above the aggregate and within the slab. The flooring was not removed in this area during the mitigation … |
Packout/Packback Labor
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Labor, Packback, Packout, Packout/Packback Labor
(4 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a single story (Class 3 | Cat 1) residential water loss. The policyholder was not in town at the time the hot water heater supply line failed. The … |
MDF Baseboard
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Mark Whatley, Janet Watkins AI Board Approval: 08/08/2018 Last Update: 03/04/2020 Tags: Baseboard, Finish Carpentry, Trim
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 2) water loss that required the removal and replacement of the Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) baseboard. A soft clog in the sewer … |
CAT 3 Extraction with Contents
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Cat, Cat 3, Contents, Decontamination, Extraction, Flood, Water
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 3) soft clog fill-up water loss. The toilet internals failed to automatically shut off at height and the water ran for about … |
Asbestos Abatement: Vinyl Tile & Mastic
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Abatement, Asbestos, Asbestos Abatement (Vinyl Tile & Mastic), Containment, Decontamination, HEPA, Hazardous, Mastic, Tile
(6 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a (Class 3 | Cat 1) residential water loss. The source of the water loss was a failed supply line associated with the toilet. Considerable amounts of water … |
DriHeat VapairVent
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Air Mover, Containment, DriHeat, DriHeat VapairVent, Ductwork, Equipment, Performance Drying, Thermal
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a single-level residential water loss (Class 2 | Cat 1). DriHeat performance drying equipment was exclusively employed. This DriHeat VapairVent is intended to function as an ad-hoc dehu … |
DriHeat Elite 52K
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Air Mover, DriHeat, DriHeat Elite 52K, Equipment, Performance Drying, Thermal
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a single-level residential water loss (Class 2 | Cat 1). DriHeat performance drying equipment was exclusively employed, including the Power Distribution Box. The project required remote monitoring to … |
Fence – Remove & Replace
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Ruth Fuentes, Janet Watkins, Scott Black AI Board Approval: 07/17/2019 Last Update: 03/04/2020
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential property loss that followed a severe thunderstorm. Winds exceeding 50 miles per hour blew down a 6′ wooden dog ear fence. This particular fence had wooden … |
On-site Storage Container
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, On-site, On-site Storage Container, Packback, Packout, Storage Container
(5 votes, average: 4.60 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The loss was created by a PEX pipe failure located in the kitchen wall. The kitchen, living room, and small … |
Injectidry Systems
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Ernie Storrer, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 02/04/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Booster, Decontamination, Drying, Mats, Performance, Remote Monitoring, Thermal DBK, Wood Floor
(5 votes, average: 4.80 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 1). The cause of loss was a supply line located under the sink in the upstairs bathroom. The policyholder noticed … |
DrySmart D330
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, DrySmart, DrySmart D330, Equipment, HEPA, Rental
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Infratech IR Lamp
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Glenn Wells, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/03/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Drying, Equipment, Heat, IR, Infrared, Lamp, Performance, Thermal
(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 1 | Cat 1). Ultimately the performance drying was successful in its efforts to mitigate additional damages and manage the overarching claim cost … |
Vinyl Windows with Stucco Elevations
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith, Sean Scott, Parker Olsen AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Flashing, Stucco, Stucco Repair, Vinyl Windows, Windows, redash, sandblast
(4 votes, average: 4.25 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential fire loss that required horizontal sliding windows be replaced. The building department called for their replacement upon their initial walk through. Room dimensions: 12′ x 12′ … |
High Grade Shower Surround w/ Mortar Bed
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Seth Harrison, Jennifer Patrick, Lennon Brown AI Board Approval: 02/04/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Booster, Masts, Performance, Thermal DBK
(10 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a residential fire. The bathroom was stripped down to the studs during the mitigation phase. The affected shower was determined to be a high-grade tile shower, with … |
Cabinet Retrofit
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 01/23/2020 Tags: Cabinet, Cabinet Retrofit
(7 votes, average: 4.29 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This repair Insight Sheet(C) seeks to highlight the labor and materials required to extract and replace small quantities of lower cabinets. The nuances include the fact that the doors/knobs are … |
Painting Walls w/ Over 20′ Ceilings
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): Daniel Smith, Scott Black, Cynthia Parris, Khoa Truong, Joe Argollo AI Board Approval: 05/18/2020 Last Update: 05/18/2020 Tags: Ceiling, Drop Cloths, Fall protection, High wall, Masking, Outlet Cover, Paint, Prep, Primer, Scaffolding, Seal, Two coats
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a residential (Class 3 | Cat 2) water loss. A bathtub on the second floor of the property suffered a soft-clog fill up, and water began spilling … |
Packout Materials
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Materials, Packout, Packout Materials
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...Contents restoration and textile restoration reside beyond the scope of this Insight Sheet. This Insight Sheet exists to clarify how one might invoice for packout and packback materials. This does not … |
GMS Power Distribution Box
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: DriHeat, DriHeat Power Dist, Electrician, Equipment, Generator
(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level residential water loss (Class 3 | Cat 1). Considerable amounts of DriHeat performance drying equipment were exclusively employed, subsequently necessitating the use of a DriHeat Power … |
Vault Storage
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Packback, Packout, Storage, Storage Container, Vault
(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This Insight Sheet© seeks to illustrate best practices associated with invoicing for 6′ x 7′ x 7′ storage vaults stored in a climate controlled warehouse. The contents that were relocated … |
Temporary Water Heater
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith, Aaron Provencal AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Garage, Temporary, Water Heater, plumbing
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a (Class 1 | Cat 1) water loss. The pre-existing water heater failed and the water ran down into the framed drywall stand. The water then ran under … |
Negative Air Ducting
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Containment, Decontamination, Ducting, Equipment, Negative Air Ducting, lay flat
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 2 | Cat 3) soft clog fill-up water loss. The condo’s plumbing backed up to the extent that several condos were affected simultaneously. The policyholder … |
Asbestos Abatement: Dropping Lid w/ Acoustic Texture
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith, Carlos Sanguinetti AI Board Approval: 06/07/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Abatement, Acoustic, Asbestos, Containment, Decontamination, HEPA, Hazardous, Lid, Texture
(6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a (Class 3 | Cat 1) residential water loss. The source of the water loss was a failed supply line associated with the upstairs toilet. The water ran … |
Covered Plumbing Activities
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): Dan Smith, Scott Black AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Angle Stop, Covered Plumbing Activities, P-Trap, drain, pipes, plumbing
(7 votes, average: 4.43 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 3 | Cat 3) water loss. The scope of what this Insight Sheet seeks to explore is limited, thus a detailed back story is not necessarily … |
Stucco Repair
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/07/2020 Tags: Expansion Joint, House Wrap, Stucco, Stucco Repair, fog coat, redash, sandblast
(4 votes, average: 4.75 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a commercial fire loss. The fire compromised the waterproofing and the stucco of the house. The entire exterior of the property was affected, and the associated building materials … |
Oven Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 01/23/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Kitchen, Oven, Oven Detach & Reset
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss that resulted in the built-in oven being detached during the mitigation phase. The oven was relocated to the garage … |
Fiberglass Tub
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Bathtub, Caulk, Fiberglass, Fiberglass Tub, Shower, Tub, Waterproofing, plumbing
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This loss was a residential fire. The bathroom was stripped down to the studs during the mitigation phase. This one piece tub/shower combo proved to be a challenge to set … |
Calcium Chloride Test
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/02/2020 Tags: Calcium Chloride Test, Test
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This particular loss was created by a slab leak that was located above the aggregate and within the slab. The flooring was not removed in this area during the mitigation … |
Standard Dry Out Equipment & Monitoring
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith, Russ Palmer AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Appliance, Dry out, Equipment, Monitoring, dryout
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a residential multi-level (Class 1 | Cat 1) water loss. The clean water supply line associated with the dishwasher failed. The policyholder was in the kitchen at the … |
Off-Site Storage Container with Decontamination & After Hours
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Contents, Decontamination & After Hours, Off-Site Storage Container with Decontamination & After Hours, Off-site, Off-site Storage Container, Packback, Packout, Storage Container
(6 votes, average: 4.50 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss. The loss was created by a hot water PEX pipe failure located in the kitchen wall. The Kitchen and, … |
Tes 200k Trailer
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Decontamination, Equipment, Performance Drying, Rental, Tes 200k Trailer, Thermal, Trailer
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level water loss (Class 3 | Cat 3). Prior to the loss, the area had experienced record low temperatures and this subsequently caused a drain pipe to … |
Sunbelt Ladders
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: Equipment, Ladders, Rental, Sunbelt, Sunbelt Ladders
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is a residential (Class 1 | Cat 1) hail loss. The wind driven hail blew in sideways with such force it also damaged the siding. As a natural extension … |
Garbage Disposal Detach & Reset
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 06/14/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Appliance, Detach & Reset, Garbage Disposal, Garbage Disposal Detach & Reset, Kitchen
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This was a residential (Class 2 | Cat 1) water loss that resulted in the dual basin sink and the associated garbage disposal being detached during the mitigation phase. Sometimes … |
DBK Performance Dry Out Equipment
Category: Mitigation Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Alan James, Dan Smith, Jakob Hibbard AI Board Approval: 05/03/2017 Last Update: 04/20/2021 Tags: DBK, Drying, Drying Mats, Drymatic II, Equipment, Floor, Heat, Octopus., Performance, System, Thermal, Wall
(8 votes, average: 4.88 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This assumes a multi-level Class 3 | CAT 1 water loss. DBK performance drying equipment was exclusively employed (Power Distribution Boxes notwithstanding). The project required extensive remote monitoring. The sensors … |
Final Cleaning – Commercial
Category: Repair Key Contributor(s): David Mattioli, Dan Smith AI Board Approval: 10/04/2017 Last Update: 02/04/2020 Tags: Commercial, cleaning
(9 votes, average: 4.67 out of 5)You need to be a registered member to rate this. Loading...This is not a typical Insight Sheet that was tied to a specific loss for inspiration. Alternatively, this is an Insight Sheet that seeks to highlight the most common scenarios … |