Disaster Response and Reconstruction

What is Disaster response

Disaster response is the second phase of the disaster management cycle. It consists of a number of elements, for example; warning/evacuation, search and rescue, providing immediate assistance, assessing damage, continuing assistance and the immediate restoration or construction of infrastructure (i.e. provisional storm drains or diversion dams). The aim of emergency response is to provide immediate assistance to maintain life, improve health and support the morale of the affected population. Such assistance may range from providing specific but limited aid, such as assisting refugees with transport, temporary shelter, and food, to establishing a semi-permanent settlement in camps and other locations. It also may involve initial repairs to damaged or diversion to infrastructure.

The focus in the response phase is on putting people safe, prevent need disasters and meeting the basic needs of the people until more permanent and sustainable solutions can be found. The main responsibility to address these needs and respond to a disaster lies with the government or governments in whose territory the disaster has occurred.

Property Restoration & 24 Hour Disaster Response

From the moment we are dispatched to the disaster site, our team is committed to minimizing your losses and restoring your property and its contents to their pre-loss condition in virtually record-breaking time. We don’t consider a job complete until we have met and exceeded your highest expectations, your property is once again a healthy and safe environment to work and live in, and you have regained your peace of mind.

Our State of the art 20,000 SF facility features a contents processing, cleaning and decontamination room, ozone treatment room, along with climate controlled contents storage area. Our office administration area includes a training room with the latest in A/V equipment to ensure that our employees are on the cutting edge of industry developments. This facility is available to our valued clients who would like to offer continuing education and seminars to their employers on safety hazards in emergency situations, understanding industry requirements, processes involved, preventing cross-contamination and more. Our staff is happy to discuss your training needs. We inventory drywall, insulation, framing material, plywood, hardwood, laminate, engendered wood flooring, carpet and pad. Our showroom is open to the public and displays a great selection.

No amount of training is a substitute for direct, hands-on, time-tested experience. For more than a decade, property owners and managers, insurance companies and independent adjusters have made IBX Services their first choice for damage restoration projects of all types and sizes. Our technicians are trained, tested and certified by the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification and the Restoration Industry Association.

Why IBX Services?

With 15 years of experience, extensive training and the most advanced equipment, IBX Services is the leading cleaning and restoration company serving North America.

It’s every property owner’s or manager’s worst nightmare: floods steadily rising in the rooms, offices and corridors of your prized investment. Fire and smoke destroying files, valuables, and building structure within minutes. Mould silently spreading across walls and air ducts, jeopardizing the health and safety of employees or tenants.

At IBX Services, we know that making a phone call to a disaster restoration company is the last thing running through your mind but time is the most crucial factor in restoring and remediating your property and minimizing your losses. So when disaster strikes, call the right professionals, at the right time.

Our team is the first choice of property owners, managers, insurance companies and independent adjusters. Our honesty, commitment and dedication to helping our customers bring their lives back to normal as quickly as possible has earned us the Top Choice Award for Business Excellence for the past three years.

• Water damage restoration
• Fire and smoke damage restoration
• Emergency board-up service
• Wind and hail damage restoration
• Building climate control heating and cooling
• HVAC decontamination
• Odour removal
• Mould removal
• Environmental remediation
• Reconstruction services
• Equipment rental

• Sewage remediation
• Content restoration
• Electronic restoration and remediation
• Data recovery
• Document restoration and reproduction
• Debris removal
• Construction pollution control
• Project management
• Inspection services
• Consultation services
• Retail facility recovery

IBX is a GTA restoration company but not only. Operating through all North America!!!!

We work on Fire, Water Damage, General Contracting and MORE

Put our team, experience, and ethics to work for you! Call Us!

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The Difference Between Mildew And Mould

July 26, 2018 Mould, Mould remediation, Mould removal

Mould and mildew are very similar fungi, but there are differences between them as well. For example, both fungi grow in damp and humid areas, but they can affect health and properties differently. Knowing the differences between mold and mildew is useful for knowing how to approach a mold infestation problem. Here’s what separates mold from mildew:

Where They Grow

Both mold and mildew can grow in damp areas in homes and outdoors. They need an organic food source, such as drywall, wood, plants, and soil.

Mould can grow on any organic surface in a home. Given enough time, mold can cause materials to rot and destroy the home’s structural components. Mildew grows mostly on plants and can kill them if not removed in time. Mildew is also the name of the plant disease caused by parasitic fungi.

Appearance

Mould is usually fuzzy or slimy, whereas mildew appears either powdery or downy. Downy mildew is yellow at first and turns to brownish yellow later on. Powdery mildew is white, and then turns yellow and black when it matures.

Mould appears as irregularly shaped spots that can have different colors – blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, black or white. Mildew usually grows in a flat pattern and appears as white, gray, or yellowish patches that turn black or brown over time.

Exposure Symptoms

Mold exposure can cause several health problems such as allergic reactions (sneezing, itchy eyes, runny nose, coughing, wheezing, irritation of the throat, rashes, etc.), respiratory problems (difficulty breathing, coughing, asthma attacks), heart problems, migraines, depression, and more. Mildew exposure poses fewer health risks – coughing, headaches, sore throat, and respiratory problems.

Benefits

Some molds are beneficial. For example, Penicillium is used to make antibiotics and can also be used in the production of cheese and tofu. Mildew does not have any known benefits.

Prevention and Removal

As mold and mildew thrive in humid environments, it is important to keep properties dry to prevent growth. A dehumidifier should be used to keep humidity at 30-50%, and appliances should be ventilated. Here are more mold prevention tips.

Removing mold and mildew alone can be difficult and risky. For small infected areas – less than three square meters – on surfaces like walls, the mold should be scrubbed with a mixture of household detergent and water. If the affected area is larger than three square meters, the safest and most efficient way to remove the mold is to call a mold remediation company. Here’s why DIY mold removal is not a good idea.

Mildew on plants can be removed by wiping the leaves gently with a dampened paper towel. After each wipe, the paper towel should be freshened. When all the paper’s parts have touched the moldy surfaces, it should be replaced. Any leaves that still have mold visible on them must be cut off.

Among the many kinds of molds that can grow indoors, black mold is one of the most infamous. Here are black mold removal tips. The IBX Services team stands ready to provide professional restoration services to any property affected by the fire, water or mold damage.

IBX services. What You May Not Realize About Bathroom Remodeling and Water Damage.

April 3, 2018 Mould, Mould remediation, Mould removal, Water Damage in Toronto Canada, Water Damage Restoration in Toronto, Water Damage Toronto

When we make the decision to remodel our homes, it’s because we want positive change. For some, this is easily accomplished, but for others, changing up the old can reveal a dark, nasty mess underneath. In the case of bathroom remodels this is especially true. Homeowners who contract a remodeling project can find mold and water damage underneath layers of tile, in the plumbing, and even in the walls! This is no reason to delay your remodeling dreams! In fact, IBX Services loves handling projects like this because we are highly experienced in restoration services. We truly remodel the foundation and the surface of homes, especially the bathroom. A modern bathroom is not possible without comprehensive construction. We will clean up existing water and mold damage and we don’t stop there; we also take the necessary steps to prevent future water and mold from wrecking your home.

Prevent Future Water, Mold, and Moisture From Damaging Your Home:

Showers and bathtubs: It is important that all tiles are formed together tightly. If there’s a crack or any unevenness, moisture is invited in to reside. While tiny cracks may not seem like much now, it stands the chance of harboring black mold. This goes for the caulking around the tub and shower areas. Sealing all these areas is specifically important.

Air flow: Proper ventilation is required to prevent excess moisture from building up. Allow proper air flow in your bathroom, by using your home air conditioner or a dehumidifier to offset the dampness. An exhaust fan is a must and making sure it’s appropriate for your area can help curb moisture in the air from steamy showers or baths.

Plumbing: Sealing your toilet, sinks, and faucets prevent water from constantly leaking out, which can lead to structural damage. This is crucial, but also, surveillance is required. We make sure you know where your pipes are located in the walls, in cabinets, and elsewhere so you can check for soft spots appearing on your paint or wallpaper, or on your vanity cabinets.

Let IBX Services Guide You Towards a Modern, Clean Bathroom

We are diligent in home improvement when it comes to bathroom remodeling and prevention of water damage. You should be too! IBX Services is always here to help. If you are considering a Do-It-Yourself bathroom remodel, know that water damage can become an issue. If you encounter any bumps along the way, whether from past damage or concerns with preventing future damage, IBX Services can always step in, clean up, and get the job done!

Don’t let water, mold, or moisture threaten your dream bathroom. Call us today or contact us online for a free estimate and start your bathroom remodeling adventure!

How to prevent mould tips from Ibx Services

March 7, 2018 Mould, Mould remediation, Mould removal

You’ve probably heard a lot about the risks of toxic household mould and about the costs of mould removal, but mould prevention is a topic discussed less frequently. If you know how to prevent mould growth, however, and take some relatively simple steps to prevent future problems, you can save yourself a lot of money and aggravation. After all, molud removal is costly, time consuming, and difficult!

The Importance of Mould Prevention

Household mould can contribute to numerous health problems, including respiratory difficulties such as asthma and pneumonia, rashes, depression, fatigue, digestive problems, and inflammation and pain in the joints. Mould can also literally eat away at the structures of the home, causing extensive damage. It’s extremely important to prevent the growth of mould in the home because most removal is a difficult and costly procedure. It’s easier to prevent mould in the first place than to remove it later.

How to Prevent Mould

The key to preventing mould is moisture control. Without excessive moisture in your home, mould cannot grow. Experts generally advise keeping the humidity levels in your home below 55%. You can use a hygrometer to monitor your humidity levels.

Give your home a thorough checkup to identify any issues that might contribute to future mould growth. Correct any problems as soon as possible.

Fix leaks when they happen.
Reduce humidity in your home.
Make sure the ground slopes away from your house.
Equip your home with mould-resistant materials.
Clean up wet areas of your home.

If you follow these mould-prevention tips, there is a good chance you can avoid mould growth in your home. However, if you do spot it, call a professional mould removal company to deal with it properly so that it doesn’t happen again.

What do I do when I discover mould in my house?

When a porous surface in your home is exposed to dampness and moisture, a breeding ground for mould will exist. After 36-48 hours, if not cleaned properly, mould can grow exponentially and become an even bigger problem. The best thing you can do is deal with mould as soon as you notice it in your home. This will save you time, money and health problems.

Molud can cause many serious health problems, especially serious respiratory issues. The reason why professional mould companies are in business is because they have the proper technology and equipment to deal with the mould in your home.

If you can see or smell the molud, mould testing is not necessary. The most important thing is to remove the mould quickly and properly. IBX Services can help you remove the mould from your home. We will give you a free estimate, complete the work quickly and properly and even give you a certificate of a mould-free area.

Conclusion

Mould can occur in areas of trapped or reoccurring moisture and can effect both your health and value of your property. Mould removal and remediation can address the issue and prevent further growth and contamination. If you’re not sure how to make the necessary repairs, hire a professional to assist you. It will be well worth the cost because you’ll save so much money in health care, home repair, and mould removal expenses down the road. IBX Services can effectively eradicate preexisting mould issues or apply structural drying, moisture detection and other elimination methods to prevent future mould growth.