DOCUMENT DRYING & REPROCESSING
ACME Disaster Recovery Services recommends the following when books, documents or blueprints are wet due to a flood or water damage:
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Wet documents, maps, blueprints, etc. should not be separated while wet.
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Books, documents and blueprints be should be frozen within 48 hours after a water loss to prevent mold growth.
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Vacuum freeze drying is recommended when drying documents, books and blueprints.
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Never remove a book from a shelf by pulling down at the top of the books spine, which can cause the spine to tear. The proper handling is to grasp the book by its sides.
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When moving or storing damaged books, milk crates or cardboard bankers box sized 15" x 20" x 10" is recommended.
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Blueprints that are rolled should be transported in PVC pipe or a drawing tube.
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Blueprints that are stored in drawing drawers and documents stored in filing cabinets should be transported in their respective cabinet drawers when wet.
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Hanging blueprints and maps should be placed onto a heavy cardboard box and interleave cardboard between each set.
Document drying & reprocessing services offered
Freeze drying – Desiccant air drying
Surface cleaning – Deodorizing
Freezer & electronic storage
Copying – Labeling
For immediate response, call ACME Disaster Recovery Services at: (518) 266-3438
