When It Comes Down To It is a monthly video column featuring the expertise of Chuck Boutall.
Chuck has dried more than 4 million square feet of structure, hundreds of thousands of books and documents and designed permanent systems for various manufacturing and storage projects over his 20 year career, and is a contributing author of the S500.
Each video will be discuss those truths and facts we all reach “when it comes down to it.”
Have a restoration-related question for Chuck? Email him at [email protected].
On the latest episode of When It Comes Down to It, Chuck Boutall shares his best practices for drying under cabinets and gives helpful tips for during the decision-making, the process of drying, and how to monitor the material!
If it’s broke… FIX IT! On the latest episode of When it Comes Down to It, Restoration Technical Institute’s Chuck Boutall helps us understand the refrigerant cycle & components, & identify the symptoms to best troubleshoot your refrigerant dehumidifier. Find more When It Comes Down to it here.
Don’t blow a fuse over electrical overloads! In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from Restoration Technical Institute shares tips for avoiding common electrical overloads and always remember that if you think you have enough power, think again!
You cannot start until you find the source. In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from Restoration Technical Institute shares all about common sources in a water loss, multiple sources, hidden sources, and identifying and documenting water sources before making remediation decisions!
Don’t spend a fortune on a floor that won’t last the year! On the latest episode of When it Comes Down to It, Restoration Technical Institute’s Chuck Boutall helps us understand the difference between wet vs. moist location, why flooring issues are becoming a problem, & how to fix it! Find more When It Comes Down to it here.
In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall shares all about the application of antimicrobials on water loss to create a much safer work environment.
How do you develop a culture of learning? In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from Restoration Technical Institute shares a 3-part plan of how to successfully create a culture of learning through leadership within your company.
Don’t get depressed about grain depression! In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from Restoration Technical Institute shares all about grain depression, defining grains, how to measure it, and troubleshooting when you’re not hitting your goals!
Don’t get tripped up on extension cords! In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from the Restoration Technical Institute shares best practices for keeping those pesky cords contained and under control on job sites!
There are three main considerations when deciding if building materials, or contents, can be dried and restored, or need to be removed and replaced after a property loss. Chuck Boutall walks you through the three considerations, and what to think about during each step of the way, in this episode of When It Comes Down to It.
