DOCUMENT RECOVERY & RESTORATION
In the aftermath of a fire or flood, some of the most treasured and irreplaceable contents include important documents, books and photos. But will they ever be the same? YES!
Interior Vault can help save those sensitive and sentimental documents. As a leader in information lifecycle management, Interior Vault staff are trained and experienced document recovery & document restoration processes.
Thanks to advances in technology and equipment, we can restore almost any kind of document including, but not limited to:
Audio tapes, blueprints, books, data files, documents, drawings files, film, library materials, magazines, magnetic media, manuscripts, maps, microfiche, microfilm, negatives, paintings, parchment, photographs, plans, slides, transparencies, vellum, video tapes, vital records, whiteprints, x-rays ...
TECHNICAL SUPERIORITY
A quick and easy disaster response
A new generation of drying processes designed for books, documents, and paper materials can return your damaged articles to a restored, clean and stable condition. Often, after drying, ozone treatment is necessary which kills mold, odor and bacteria and restores the files to a point where no further restoration is required.
If your documents are exposed to sewage, carry mold, or bacteria, the restoration process will include sterilizing the items using gamma irradiation along with the drying process.
In a restoration emergency, we can work closely with disaster response and restoration companies. Proper consultation with your team before we begin the restoration process ensures a high level of security for your records. If you’re in need of a record or file during the restoration process, our barcoding and inventory records tracking system will find your file and in most cases, we can provide a file transfer.
Smoke / Fire
Smoke or Fire Damaged Books and Papers are Restorable.
Our innovative cleaning processes include ionized air washing and deodorization. De-acidification restores chemical balance, and trimming or reprocessing may be required if permanent damage has occurred.
When water has been used to extinguish the fire, bacteria and mould may grow and antimicrobial treatments may be necessary. Items will be evaluated on arrival.
Water Exposure
Water Damaged Files Can Be Restored.
Deterioration begins as moisture is absorbed into the paper. Swelling, adhesion, distortion, and discolouration can make the item unusable unless it is correctly processed. Moist or wet paper provides an ideal environment for the growth of bacteria and mould.
Our thermal-vacuum-freeze dryer is specially designed for volume recovery of books, documents, and paper materials.
Mould, Mildew
Contaminated Books and Paper Can Be Saved.
The paper itself is the food source. Mould, mildew, book lice, and other organisms thrive on paper. Often the contamination is worse than it appears as the micro organism breaks through the matrix of the cellulose.
Exposure to industrial toxins or pollutants can cause yellowing and embrittlement. Our technicians can identify the cause and stop the decay.
"The first 48 -72 hours are critical!"
Document Recovery & Restoration Resources
If you're a Disaster or Property Restoration Company, Municipality, Insurance Company, or other organization that professionally works in disaster recovery, we can help your clients recover vital records, minimize business interruption, support insurance documentation requirements, and preserve irreplaceable information assets.
What sets Interior Vault apart, is our focus on both security and continuity. We handle every project with strict confidentiality protocols and compliance-focused procedures, ensuring sensitive records remain protected throughout the restoration process.
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