Technically Speaking S5 E11: Winter water damage: Identifying the problems and opportunities
Cold weather fundamentally shifts structural drying dynamics. In this episode of Technically Speaking, Brandon Burton explores the reality of winter water damage restoration. Discover how to adapt your drying plans, master psychrometry in low-temperature environments, and build defensible documentation that justifies your technical decisions to adjusters and project stakeholders.
This is part of the Technically Speaking with Brandon Burton webinar series. Each episode is worth one IICRC CEC.
Winter weather completely changes structural drying dynamics. When freezing outdoor temperatures arrive, relying on standard protocols can stall jobs, compromise structures, and lead to contentious adjuster disputes.
In this episode of Technically Speaking, Brandon Burton breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly of winter water damage.
What you’ll learn:
- Winter psychrometry: Intermediate and advanced principles for low-temperature drying environments.
- Drying plan adjustments: Strategic modifications to prevent stalled evaporation.
- Defensible documentation: How to capture the exact job data needed to justify cold-weather procedures to adjusters.
This is part of the Technically Speaking with Brandon Burton webinar series. Each episode is worth one IICRC CEC.
We are excited to share that Brandon Burton has embarked on a new professional chapter, launching his independent firm, Burton Indoor Environmental Consulting (BIEC). Through BIEC, Brandon will focus on his passion for the 'Technical Truth' in the restoration industry.
About BIEC
At BIEC, we are obsessed with the technical truth in property restoration. If you need direct, objective and defensible facts, BIEC is the right partner for you. Our firm provides clear, factual subject matter expertise regardless of the role our clients serve in the restoration community. Whether you are a contractor, insurer, third party administrator, attorney or property owner – you will receive the same, unbiased technical truth. Contact Brandon and BIEC at BurtonIndoorEnviro@iclould.com
