Michelle Blevins

Coverage of the people, tools and techniques related to fire and smoke damage restoration. Insights on assessing, cleaning, repairing and rebuilding property affected by flames, smoke and soot.

In mid-April of 2021, Metro Detroit saw three days of solid rain. The roof of a new hotel project was in place, and thought to be water tight, but was unable to stand against the volume of water being dumped on it. The result: a hotel in mid-construction with water damage from top to bottom, affecting all 158 rooms. Ninety-percent of the water was hidden. This is where the story gets interesting. This hotel was built off site, in pods, and shipped to Michigan to be assembled on site.

The purpose of research is to advance our knowledge in any given field of study. As the restoration industry constantly evolves and changes based on the economy, natural disasters, the insurance market, technology, and other factors, frequent research helps identify common behaviors, trends, and beliefs industry-wide.