Carpet / Cushion Restore-vs-Replace Decision (IICRC S500)
Maps water category, the affected component (carpet vs cushion), and delamination to the IICRC S500 restore-vs-replace decision with its rationale. Delaminated carpet is replaced; saturated cushion in any category is typically removed; Category 3 porous flooring is generally removed and disposed. A professional determination case by case; the restorer's judgment, customer agreement, and S500 govern.
Formula and source
Reference lookup: water category + component (carpet/cushion) + delamination -> restore-vs-replace decision with rationale. Delaminated carpet -> replace; saturated cushion -> typically remove; Category 3 -> remove and dispose. No numeric computation.
Carpet and cushion restore-vs-replace mapping, by name; ANSI/IICRC S500.
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