Containment Barriers: A Vital Component of Strata Water and Fire Restoration Projects

Containment barriers play a crucial role in strata water and fire restoration projects. These barriers not only help in structural drying but also ensure safety during the restoration process.
As a Restoration contractor, IRPRO Restoration specializes in constructing containment barriers for strata buildings.
With an IICRC Triple Master certification, including Master Fire Certification, AMRT, ASD, and Infectious Control Certification, we provide fully customized services for all your Strata restoration needs in Chilliwack and the Fraser Valley.

Understanding Containment Barriers:

Containment barriers are temporary structures built to isolate affected areas during water and fire restoration projects. These barriers help control humidity, air pressure, and contaminants, ensuring efficient and safe restoration.

Types of Containment Barriers:

There are two primary types of containment barriers used in restoration projects:

1. Physical Barriers: Made from materials like polyethylene sheeting, these barriers physically separate the affected areas from the rest of the building. They are typically used in conjunction with air filtration systems, like HEPA filters, to ensure proper air exchange and prevent cross-contamination.
2. Pressurized Containment Barriers: These barriers use negative or positive air pressure to create an airflow barrier, preventing contaminants from escaping the affected area. They are particularly useful in infectious control projects, as well as water and fire damage restoration.

Pressure Differentials and Structural Drying:

Effective structural drying is crucial in minimizing secondary damages like mold growth and structural decay. Containment barriers, when combined with proper pressure differentials, can significantly speed up the drying process. By creating a negative pressure within the containment area, moisture-laden air is drawn out, and dry air is pulled in, speeding up the evaporation process. This technique ensures faster drying times and reduces the risk of cross-contamination.

Safety Aspects of Containment Barriers:

Containment barriers provide several safety benefits during the restoration process:

1. Protecting occupants and workers from hazardous materials like smoke, mold, and asbestos.
2. Preventing the spread of contaminants to unaffected areas.
3. Reducing the risk of slip, trip, and fall hazards by isolating wet or damaged surfaces.
4. Ensuring proper air quality by controlling humidity and airborne particles.

There is Water or Fire Damage In your Strata. Now What?

Containment barriers are a vital component in strata water and fire restoration projects. By understanding the importance of pressure differentials and implementing containment barriers, IRPRO Restoration ensures efficient structural drying and a safer restoration process.

When dealing with water or fire damage in your strata building, it is essential to choose a restoration contractor that understands the importance of containment barriers and can effectively implement them in their restoration process. IRPRO Restoration, based in Chilliwack, is the go-to choice for all your restoration needs in the Fraser Valley. Our team of certified experts is ready to help you with your next water or fire damage loss.

Call us today at 604-316-7075.