This section is a quick highlight of some of the specialized equipment and
technology we use to get optimum restoration and cleaning results.

J & M has over $2,000,000 invested in “state-of-the-art” equipment.
Our goal is to get the work done quickly and efficiently, make sure the job is done
right the first time, and to keep your costs as low as possible.

How the process works:

The thermal imaging camera reads temperature differentials in a material and uses them to create a heat map picture. Because an area that is wet remains a few degrees cooler than areas that are dry, the thermal imaging camera is able to show at a glance any possible areas of concern.

These areas can then be tested with traditional moisture meters.

The camera is priceless on large losses where meter readings can take hours but are necessary to determine optimum placement of drying equipment. On smaller losses, the camera can be used to show property owners and insurance professionals exactly where moisture lies, and to monitor the daily progress of the drying.

Additionally, the camera is useful when dealing with roof leaks, allowing us to find which areas have been effected without putting unnecessary holes in the ceiling. This accuracy translates to lower costs for the insurance company and fewer headaches for the property owner. (Take a look at the Thermography Investigations shown below.)

“Moisture Detection and Measurement ...
Finding and Measuring Hidden Moisture Anywhere!”

“Thermography is only 1 of the tools we use to find hidden moisture. For detailed analysis and confirmation we use moisture meters to give us the FACTS about the amount of moisture in building materials and in the atmosphere of the structure."

Since no inspection can get the moisture percentages by looking at a wall, it is vital to utilize a moisture meter.

These photos show walls with signs of moisture intrusion.

The moisture meter confirmed the high concentration of moisture, well above normal, indicating an active leak.

Hygrometer Mode

• Measures the relative humidity, temperature, dewpoint, proximity to dewpoint, and grains per pound (GGP).
• All these readings are logged and used in the Moisture Mapper Reporting Software and are part of the Psychrometry calculations.

Pin Measure Mode

• Uses penetrating pins to determine the moisture content of wood and the Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME) value of other building materials.

Pinless Measure Mode

• Uses non-invasive radio frequencies to detect the presence of moisture without damaging materials.

Date Logger

• Stores up too 100 results (with a date and time stamp) for downloading to our computer systems. Allows us to keep clean records of drying conditions for insurance and customer reporting.

GE Protimeter Hammer Electrode

• Lets us get precise moisture readings at depth within materials.
• The hammer electrode penetrates through structural materials like sub floors and framing to a depth of 1.38” (35mm). The insulated pins determine the exact moisture content of wood or the Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME) percentage of other materials.

1. Downward pressure and a patented compression roller and
2. Suction

The Hydro-X Xtractor’s patented Suction Roller provides both suction and compression— forcing water to the surface then sucking the water away, not allowing the water to be reabsorbed back into the carpet and pad. Think of it as squeezing a sponge… forcing the water to the surface then sucking it away.

 

• This extractor is recognized by insurance companies as the best tool on the market.

• The Phoenix Hydro-X Xtractor has been proven in testing by Shaw industries (the largerst carpet manufacturer in the world) and The Society for Cleaning Restoration Technicians to be the most effective and efficient extraction tool on the market today.

• And has received “The Carpet and Rug Institute’s” highest rating a (GOLD) seal of approval for effectiveness and performance.

The Amazing RX 20 Jet Extractor
Deep Scrubbing Extraction
and Carpet Revitalization System

The RX 20 will make your carpets the cleanest they have ever been, cleaning the fibers (down to the nap) from all directions and restoring them to a like new fluffy condition.

The rotary action actually flushes and then simultaneously removes

bacteria and soil through over 650 (cleaning passes) hot water injections and extractions per minute. Nothing beats this machine for carpet care.

Your carpets will stay cleaner longer - because the units super agitation, combined with the it’s weight, deeply cleans to the carpet’s nap (foundation) flushing and extracting more soil and cleaning solution then a carpet wand ever could.

Matted and heavily soiled traffic lanes you once thought impossible to clean will be restored, giving you the freedom to rearrange furniture.

The RX20 has achieved the (CRI) Carpet and Rug Institute’s GOLD standard for cleaning effectiveness and carpet care.

Drying Technologies

The work horses of our advanced structural drying systems are the Phoenix 200 & 300 HIgh Capacity LGR Dehumidifiers and Air Movers.

These equipment components are used to create isolated “Vortex Drying Chambers” throughout a structure.

The primary benefit of using this technology is that it saves time and money by drying the carpet, pad, subfloors, drywall, etc in place instead of paying for replacement.

The Phoenix 300 has the capacity to pull
38 gallons of water out of the air per day.

We’ve invested in “The Capacity” to perform
in an Instant, when you need us.

You have to have the capacity to do BIG Jobs in multiple locations.
J & M, Inc. has always been committed to SPEED and Capacity.
Below is a picture of part of the $2,000,000 we have
invested in state-of-the art equipment.

12 inch process duct work to run dry air to
the building interior
as well as attics
or crawl spaces.

This unit can take over
75 gallons of moisture out
of the air every 24 hours.

The goal of every restoration job is to safely and efficiently return the indoor environment to pre-loss condition for the customer.

Part of this responsibility is to address the quality of the air inside the structure.

Any job that involves cleanup of sewage, mold, and/or fire damage will generate significant amounts of particulates and odiferous (smelly) gases.

These contaminants are a direct result of the damage itself, as well as the necessary process of treating and cleaning damaged materials.

This includes not only damage in the occupied space, but also contaminants in wall or ceiling cavities that may be disturbed and unknowingly introduced into the occupied space.

These contaminants can settle on carpet, upholstery, furnishings, and be drawn into the HVAC system.

Even clean-water losses are susceptible to compromised indoor air quality.

The high-velocity airflow necessary for effective drying does more than evaporate moisture into the air—it also stirs up millions of microscopic particles that have been trapped in the carpet or have settled on structural materials.

Some of these particles, such as human skin cells, animal hair, and dirt, are nearly always present but are innocuous to occupant health.

Chemical agents such as soot particles, hydrogen sulfide gas, and mercaptans (organic sulfur-containing chemicals generated by sewage-borne bacteria) can create unwanted visual damage and noxious odors.

Potential human allergens such as cat or dog dander or dust mites may be released in large concentrations from damaged carpets and furniture.

Most importantly, readily aerosolized biological
agents such as sewage-born bacteria or mold spores (and spore byproducts) are likely to be introduced into the air in large amounts during the drying restoration process—and these agents can cause adverse human health effects when inhaled.

Ultimately, if these pre-existing or newly introduced contaminants are not removed effectively, they will impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of the worksite and compromise the quality of the entire restoration job.