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Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, a company that works on commercial construction. He is also a Permian Basin Builders associate member, and spends his free time taking nature photography, woodworking, and landscaping. Jeremiah Caughron is also a sales manager at Aire Serv with certifications in a fire, smoke, and water restoration. When working in fire and smoke restoration, it is important to consider the impacts such events have on indoor air quality.

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Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, a company that works on commercial construction. He is also a Permian Basin Builders associate member, and spends his free time taking nature photography, woodworking, and landscaping. Jeremiah Caughron is also a sales manager at Aire Serv with certifications in a fire, smoke, and water restoration. When working in fire and smoke restoration, it is important to consider the impacts such events have on indoor air quality.

While it most obviously affects those with asthma or allergies, as people spend more and more time indoors it is important to consider the impacts of poor indoor air quality, as repeated exposure to poor air quality that can cause health concerns. Indoor air quality can be affected by the number of allergens in the air such as pet dander and pollen, or by molds or house painting.

Some ways to improve indoor air quality include vacuuming to reduce dust and pet dander in the air, getting an air purifier, and regularly changing the air filters at home. Smoking in the house can be particularly harmful to indoor air quality, as secondhand smoke lingers in the air, and is particularly harmful to children. It can also be helpful to spend time with the windows open, which allows the air to circulate. This is especially helpful in modern houses as they are more airtight which can cause particulates to linger.

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Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, a company that works on commercial construction. He is also a Permian Basin Builders associate member, and spends his free time taking nature photography, woodworking, and landscaping. Jeremiah Caughron is also a sales manager at Aire Serv with certifications in a fire, smoke, and water restoration.

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With almost ten years of experience as a sales manager, Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, LLC. Besides his work in real estate, Jeremiah Caughron participates in several associations related to his industry, including the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Permian Basin Builders.

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With almost ten years of experience as a sales manager, Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, LLC. Besides his work in real estate, Jeremiah Caughron participates in several associations related to his industry, including the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Permian Basin Builders.

IICRC is a nonprofit with members in the cleaning and restoration industry. This global association counts over 60,000 active certified technicians and 6,000 certified firms in the US and internationally.

The organization provides 25 possible certifications for workers in the inspection, cleaning, and restoration industry who are interested in professional development and acquiring IICRC master designations. The three types of certifications are Inspection, Restoration, and Textile, and each has its prerequisites.

Some certifications are required for obtaining the available IICRC Master Designations, of which there are three - Master Textile Cleaner, Master Fire and Smoke Restorer, and Master Water Restorer.

Each course and certification has specific materials and in-person classes that take place over two to five days followed by the exam. After the exams' completion, the certification is mailed about a month later.

After being certified by IICRC, continuing education classes are required to keep the certification current. Certificates require 14 hours of classes every four years, except for the master and inspector certifications, which require 14 hours every two years.

The general renewal process consists of paying IICRC annually to maintain the certification and participate in continuing education classes.

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With almost ten years of experience as a sales manager, Jeremiah Caughron is the owner of Tayga Texas, LLC. Besides his work in real estate, Jeremiah Caughron participates in several associations related to his industry, including the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and Permian Basin Builders.

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Three Things to Know Before You Start a DIY Tiling Job

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Three Things to Know Before You Start a DIY Tiling Job

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Jeremiah Caughron is a real estate and construction professional and a sales manager for Aire Serv. Passionate about making living spaces safer and more attractive, Jeremiah Caughron enjoys DIY home remodeling projects, such as tiling floors.

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Jeremiah Caughron is a real estate and construction professional and a sales manager for Aire Serv. Passionate about making living spaces safer and more attractive, Jeremiah Caughron enjoys DIY home remodeling projects, such as tiling floors.

Installing tiles on a concrete floor looks easy on television remodeling shows, but in reality, the job is complicated. Here are three things you should know before you begin tiling your floor:

- Thinset is difficult to mix. Thinset must be mixed with water in the correct ratio to become a smooth solution. Mixing thinset is physically strenuous. Novices will notice dry lumps in their mixtures. While letting the thinset settle for about 10 minutes will allow the lumps to absorb moisture and become smoother, the wait times can be limiting. The best option for a first time installer is to purchase premixed thinset.

- Cracks in the concrete should be repaired before you tile. At the point of a crack, the concrete will not be able to support the tile. This eventually will lead to cracked tiles. Before you lay a tile, fill cracks less than an eighth of an inch with suppression compounds. For larger sections, remove the concrete and install a new slab.

- Floors that are not flat are a nightmare to tile. Before you apply thinset, check the floor with a straight edge to identify low spots. If any of these spots are more than a quarter of an inch deep, apply thinset over them to make the surface even. If the floor is severely uneven, use a self-leveling compound to create a consistently flat surface.

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Jeremiah Caughron is a real estate and construction professional and a sales manager for Aire Serv. Passionate about making living spaces safer and more attractive, Jeremiah Caughron enjoys DIY home remodeling projects, such as tiling floors. Installing tiles on a concrete floor looks easy on television remodeling shows, but in reality, the job is...