The typical Business Interruption (BI) property insurance claim cost is around £1,600, however, that cost can increase substantially depending on the nature of the claim, the size of the property involved and the complexity/timescale of the return to business.
We are all witnessing the rising cost of labour and materials, and together with a chronic shortage of skills in some trades, it is predicted that the costs associated with BI are only going to increase in the short term.
What is a more frightening statistic is that around 45% of companies that experience a disaster never recover. Yes, that’s right, nearly half of companies that have suffered a fire, flood, fraud, cyber-attack, power cut or IT system failure, go bust!
And that’s before we talk about the human cost of BI in terms of the stress, anxiety and uncertainty a prolonged insurance claim can cause.
The risks associated with heat and humidity.
Humidity can have an impact on the durability and life of the building casing organic materials such as timber, to decay. Insulation can become saturated, losing its insulative effect and metal items can corrode, over time. The problem is of course that humidity easily goes unnoticed, even though it is one of the most common causes of property damage.
Humidity inside commercial buildings can have a serious effect on the health and wellbeing of employees and customers. Water vapour that attaches itself to surfaces quickly becomes a breeding ground for mould and bacteria which release spores that could lead to allergic reactions, breathing difficulties and other illnesses. If left untreated, mould and bacteria is likely to get worse over time until your building becomes unsafe for human habitation.
Of course, not every disaster can be averted, but certainly when it comes to damages associated with heat and humidity, there are mitigatory measures you can take, most notably, using dehumidification and cooling equipment.
Here at Edge Equipment Hire, we hold a comprehensive fleet of equipment across our seven branches nationwide. So from Livingstone to Lymington, Watford to Warrington, we have the resource, expertise and experience to support you in mitigating the risk of business interruption.
Below is just a small selection of the equipment always available…
Dri-Eaz Drizair 1200 Dehumidifier
This dehumidifier is designed for optimal performance and portability and durability.
- Weight 36 kg
- Capacity 32°C /90% RH 62.6L/day
- Capacity 26°C /60%RH 30 L/day
- Operating Range +1°C – +38°C
Corroventa Condensing Dryer K3
The K3 is the market leading compact, efficient condensing dryer for its size. Different modes of operation make it very adaptable for varying drying assignments.
- Weight 19 kg
- Capacity 30°C / 80% RH 24L /day
- Capacity 20°C / 60% RH 12L /day
- Operating range, +9°C to +35°C
Ideally suited for dehumidification of large spaces this dehumidifier is extremely compact, sturdy and lightweight. Due to its high-performance at low temperatures, the easily installed ASE’s will deliver fast results in drying out all kinds of emergency situations.
- Weight 18kg
- Capacity (20°C/60% RH) kg/24h – 25.7
- Operating range -10°C – +35°C
TTR 1400 Desiccant Dehumidifier
This desiccant dehumidifier is ideally suited for a variety of applications in manufacturing environments.
- Weight 100kg
- Capacity (20°C/60% RH) kg/24h – 168
- Operating range -10°C – +35°C
