Introduction: Restoration of Books and Documents

While we have recently advanced into the 21st century, with all of its technical advances in the way we handle information, many businesses and institutional environments are still driven by "paper." Paper in the form of vital records, historic documentation and libraries housing a wealth of bound materials critical to the function of the particular entity involved. Whether the damages during a loss are a result of fire, flood or other event, careful consideration and swift response is essential in dealing with any type of valuable record, document or book that has been affected by a disaster. It is important for you to understand the issues involved in the treatment and restoration of water-related damage to books and records. This understanding allows you to act swiftly and correctly in responding to the damage. This is one area of insurance loss where time is truly of the essence.