Every explainer in one place. These short videos cover the questions New Orleans people ask most — watch them before your consultation so you know exactly what to look for.
Watch: Post-Flood Restoration Guides
Short, practical videos for New Orleans homes after a flood — including why bleach is the wrong first move on soaked framing.
Post-Flood Framing: Why Bleach Is the Wrong Tool
Bleach on silt- and sewage-soaked framing only treats the surface, offgases chlorine and corrodes metal connectors. The two-step process crews use: a phosphate-free detergent to strip the bioburden, then a deep-penetrating borate that alters the wood's internal environment.
Coastal Flood Protection
Hey everyone, welcome to The Explainer.
Today we're tackling a seriously New Orleans stakes topic that affects thousands of coastal homeowners from Tybee Island down in Georgia all the way up to Newport News, Virginia.
Look, if you live in a coastal area, your home is pretty much constantly under siege from two massive forces of nature.
You've got relentless everyday moisture seeping up from the ground in air and then the catastrophic threat of rising floodwaters during a storm surge.