Fall Fun

Fall is a favorite time of the year here at 3-D. The weather starts cooling down, soup is on the stove and families start coming together in anticipation for the holidays. To celebrate fall, we thought we would share with you some of our favorite traditions and some cool autumn fun facts…..

During fall the days start getting shorter, our planet is actually tilting, fall in the US is when we are actually farther away from the sun, making us have longer night and shorter days!! And of course we don’t get the rays like we do in summer, causing us to start with cooler weather.

Before the terms fall and Autumn were used, this time of the year was called harvest. Harvest is this time of the year when crops are collected.

Mums provide an array of fall coloring, making them a staple for the season.

Pumpkins are fruits! They are members of the squash family, which makes most people think they are vegetables.

In the south, you hear people refer to pumpkin, as punkin J

There is appx a cup of seeds inside a pumpkin.

Thanksgiving is always the 4^th Thursday of November, causing Thanksgiving in 2012 to be earlier than normal, 22^nd.

All around us, animals are preparing for the winter, gathering food, making their homes nice and cozy, take a moment out to observe nature’s glory!

HAPPY FALL YA'LL

The holidays can be a hectic time just with all of the busyness. If you find yourself with a flooded home, office or building, don’t forget your friends at 3-D. We will help make this a less than stressful event in the midst of the busyness. Please refer your friends, neighbors and business associates. We also specialize in carpet, upholstery and tile cleaning. Call today!! 407-292-4636

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Beat The Heat

In Florida the temperatures can heat 100 easily in the summer. It is hard to stay cool when juggling work, home, yard work, sports. The key to staying ahead of the heat game is water. PLENTY of water, young and old alike must stay hydrated. Heat stroke can happen very quickly.

Think You Only Had A “little water intrusion”? Think Again!!!!

  


Most people do not realize the damage water can do if not properly dried. You make think that all that was affected as a small area but upon inspection by a certified professional, time and time again, the damage is more than the naked eye can see. Drywall acts as a wick and absorbs the water at a rapid rate, something you may not notice for some time (usually when mold appears). Then there is the leak that happened on your wood floors (or manufactured wood), what you think was just a 3x3 area may actually be the entire house, as the water flows under the barrier  throughout the structure. How about the water you clean up in front of your kitchen cabinets only to determine that it actually leaked under the cabinets. Then you have large structures that may have many layers of drywall, how can you be sure they are all dry? Once again, the only way is to make sure you hire an IICRC certified professional. They have the proper equipment to test your structure.

If in the Central Florida Area,

Call 3-D Restorations to DRY YOUR PLACE

Debby Has Shown Us How Tropical Storms Can Be So Unpredictable

When Debby showed up in the gulf, she was not suppose to be much of a threat but as time went on she changed her mind so much that even the meteorologists were shaking their heads. She has shown us early in the season that we need to be prepared because courses can change. 

Summer Fun Facts

3-D Restorations, Inc 

wishes you a fun and safe Summer!

Check out some Fun Facts about Summer and Water

Why Is It Important To Hire A Water Damage Professional To Dry My Place?

This is what the IICRC has to say about hiring a certified professional:

Professional restoration technicians understand the need for quick response. Immediate remediation is key to controlling any escalating costs. The longer the remediation is delayed, the higher the cost of restoration. Certified restorers have the knowledge to test materials and apply the restoration techniques required to return the items to their pre-loss condition. Look for the cleantrust logo to verify IICRC certification:

What do we say about hiring a certified professional,

“the IICRC could not be more right!!!”

Why take the chance on your structure, your health and your wallet by using a non certified professional.

And why is it important to use your own company and NOT the one the insurance company sends out? They will work for YOU, not the insurance company, you will know exactly what the extent of damage you have and know that it is being dried properly to avoid future complications. You say that the insurance company says you have to use the company they recommend?? WRONG!!!

In Florida, we have an awesome thing called, The Insurers Bill Of Rights, entitling you to use the company you want to use when filling any kind of insurance claim. Feel free to download your own copy:

Insurers Bill Of Rights

The IICRC recommends the following tips:

If Water Damage Occurs, Tips for Clean-Up:

• Shut off the main water valve, if practical, and call a plumber to fix the leak.

• Call a CleanTrust-certified professional water restoration firm immediately for mitigation

services, as required by your insurance policy.  Certified Firms have the knowledge, experience

and equipment to locate water wherever it goes, remove the excess, and dry your structure to

industry standards. Call The Clean Trust hotline at (800) 835-4624, or go to

www.CertifiedCleaners.org for a list of certified restorers in your area.

• Mop up standing water on flooring surfaces to prevent slip/fall hazards. If the burst pipe is

overhead, drain ceiling cavities by punching “weep” holes.

• Prevent mold growth. Although it takes a few days to appear, mold thrives on wood, paper,

particle board or even household soil, when stagnant air, moisture, and temperatures between

68 and 86 degrees are present.

• Wet clothing usually is salvageable. A 10-minute wash cycle in detergent and hot water should

sanitize washable clothing and many household fabrics.

• Dry out before you rebuild. Professional water restorers have a variety of instruments to

determine when a building is dry, to prevent on-going microbial growth. Drying should not stop

until wood or drywall moisture content (MC) falls below 16% MC. Normal MC is around 10% in

most areas of the country.

So as you can see, it is your best choice to call a professional of your choice to clean up. Let them help you get your home, office or building back to pre loss condition with the least amount of time, stress and cost to you. Call an IICRC professional.

If you are in the Central Florida Area, call 3-D Restorations, Inc at 407-292-4636. 3-D has well over 20 years experiences. They are Master Water Restorers with the IICRC.

Rain, Rain Go Away, Not So Fast….

Here is Central Florida, we have been experiencing some unusual daily rain. While rain can be inconvenient, it is also a blessing.

Rain is essential to our environment, whether you live in the big city or far away from it all in the country. The fact is, we need rain. Rain is essential for our environment and our bodies.

Hurricane Season Officially Starts today, Are you Prepared??

As we begin another season of storms, we have to take time to reflect what this really means this year. This is only the third time in recorded history we have had named storms before hurricane season began, once in 1887 and again in 1908. Is that a sign to come this season?

What To Do If A Water Damage Restoration Occurs

You arrive home from work to find your home flooded from a broken
pipe. You wake up to find that the water line to your washing machine
has separated. Your living room looks like a swimming pool. Your
brand new carpet and sofa are ruined, right?
Maybe not!
There are many ways to treat water-damaged carpet, upholstery and
hard flooring. But what can you do while waiting for help to arrive?
Call 3-D for expert Advice.

The IICRC recommends that you do 

not attempt to treat water damage 

yourself. To preserve the appearance 

and life of your carpet and furniture, 

hire a certified firm. You can be 

confident that an experienced, 

qualified professional is restoring your 

valuable furnishings.

To learn more about the IICRC visit 

the IICRC Web site at www.iicrc.org

3-D Restorations, Inc uses the 

latest, most advanced structural 

drying technology in the 

industry. We can restore a 

home or business to pre-loss 

condition with very little 

disruption.

Most jobs complete in

just 3-5 days

Carpet Cleaning BEFORE

Carpet Cleaning AFTER