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Just picked up my latest revised Trauma and Crime Scene Manual just in time for New Zealand 🇳🇿 Yes we are coming over in...
07/10/2026

Just picked up my latest revised Trauma and Crime Scene Manual just in time for New Zealand 🇳🇿

Yes we are coming over in a week and visiting companies and holding an approved IICRC - Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Water Restoration Technician (WRT) and the new Trauma & Crime Scene (TCST)
With Cleaning Systems Ltd in Auckland.


07/10/2026

Understanding Your Thermal Hygrometer: More Than Just Temperature and Humidity

We talk about the thermal hygrometer as one of the most valuable tools in a restorer's toolbox, explaining how it measures air temperature and relative humidity to determine psychrometric properties like humidity ratio, dew point temperature, and water v***r pressure. We emphasize that these readings help control the drying environment by comparing material surface temperatures with dew point and evaluating v***r pressure differentials, urging restorers to understand the numbers rather than just recording them.

06/10/2026

A Drying Goal Isn’t Just “Dry”

“What exactly does ‘dry’ mean on a water-damage job?”

Because saying: “The meter reading is low now.” doesn’t establish that the drying goal has been achieved.

In our last reel, we talked about establishing a dry standard — a reasonable approximation of the moisture level or moisture content of the material before the water intrusion.
But the drying goal is different.


06/10/2026

Understanding Dry Standards and Drying Goals in Structural Drying

We explain the importance of establishing a dry standard before assessing moisture levels in a property. We discuss how to take representative measurements from unaffected areas, document methods, and differentiate between a dry standard and a drying goal. We also cover what to do when unaffected areas aren't available and emphasize the need for benchmarks to track drying progress.


05/10/2026

Moisture Mapping: Beyond the Wet Spot

In this video, we dive into the true purpose of moisture mapping, emphasizing that it's more than just marking wet areas. We discuss how to create a repeatable record of moisture loss, the importance of consistent measurement points, and the difference between moisture content and moisture levels. We also demonstrate how material density and meter settings can affect readings, using a real-life example to show why understanding your equipment is crucial. By the end, you'll know how to build a moisture map that tracks drying progress effectively and why it's essential for successful restoration.

01/10/2026

Using moisture meters?
Watch how 4 different brands provide different comparative measurements or relative scales on the same product.
Great learning video for your technicians.

01/10/2026

Professional Structural Drying: The Importance of Data-Driven Monitoring

We discuss the critical need for proper data collection in structural drying, emphasizing that subjective assessments like feeling a wall are insufficient. We explain how to create moisture maps, establish representative monitoring points, and track trends over time. We also cover the importance of psychometric measurements, instrument calibration, and collecting repeatable data to document the drying process effectively.
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29/09/2026

When discussing work zones in trauma and crime-scene remediation, we are generally referring to three operational areas: the exclusion or hot zone, the contamination-reduction or warm zone, and the support or cold zone. These zones provide a practical system for separating contaminated work from clean activities, controlling access and preventing biological contaminants from being transferred by technicians, equipment, waste or contents into unaffected areas. Although Australian and New Zealand workplace legislation does not universally prescribe the terms hot, warm and cold zone for trauma and crime-scene remediation, the functions performed by these zones align closely with recognised workplace health and safety controls in both countries.


28/09/2026

What are you seeing in the restoration industry right now?
What do you think is holding you up in claims?
Documentation is critical and more requirements are coming!!

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