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There are a number of causes for carpet delamination -- many of them related to
________ restoration activities. - ANSWER-improper
Typical causes of carpet delamination are: - ANSWER-1. Folding or stretching
carpet when wet
2. Overly aggressive extraction
3. Improperly specified carpet underlay
4. Improper installation
5. Improper removal from tack strip
6. Improper floating of carpet
7. Excessive wear
,8. Pet damage
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage,
especially when air is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. -
ANSWER-60
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________
with the water content in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the
material, the faster it will collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer
_________ damage. - ANSWER-equalize & secondary
When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection
access holes are used to ensure that blow-in insulation has not compacted and lost
its _-_____. - ANSWER-R-Value
The most effective way to speed the drying process is to remove as much of the
water in a liquid state as possible during the ___________ phase (for example,
multiple extractions). Poor extraction will significantly slow the drying process. -
ANSWER-extraction
Abide by local ____ and regulations when disposing extracted water. Waste water
is best disposed of into a sanitary sewer. - ANSWER-laws
The primary goal of the initial extraction of the affected area is to contain further
_________ of the water within the structure. - ANSWER-migration
Whenever carpet must be disengaged from the tackless strip, a ____ ______ and
carpet awl must be used. - ANSWER-knee kicker
, The majority of cushion has a skin or mesh on the top side. The purpose of this
skin is to ease ______ __________ during installation; it is not a vapor barrier. -
ANSWER-carpet stretching
If the carpet is to be re-installed, technicians should avoid cutting carpet seams
unless it is absolutely _________. - ANSWER-necessary
Every cubic foot of standing water present in a structure contains _.__ gallons
(28.3 liters), and each gallon (3.8 liters) of water weighs 8.34 pounds (3.8 kg). -
ANSWER-7.48
There are 3 levels of biocidal activity, according to the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA): - ANSWER-1. Sanitizer (reduces pathogens to a safe level)
2. Disinfectant (destroys microorganisms, but not spores)
3. Sterilizer (destroys microorganisms, including their spores)
Whenever a chemical antimicrobial or biocide is used, restorers must follow the
label __________ explicitly. - ANSWER-directions
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _______ ______ and
begin __________ as soon as possible. - ANSWER-respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - ANSWER-S500
To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated
water losses, restorers need to have ready access to several items. These items
protect for all _________ _________ to the body. - ANSWER-potential exposures