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Certificant Lapel Pin/ Tie Tack
Display your status as a designee in style with the lapel pin/tie tack. |
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Certificant Plaque
Display your designation credentials with this handsome wall plaque. Engraved with your name, certification number and induction date, the plaque is made of select hardwoods, enamel and polished brass. |
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Certificant Stamp (self-inking)
Highlight your success by catching your reader’s attention. The Designee stamp, featuring the RIA logo, your name and designation number, adds a touch of personalization to proposals and other important document. |
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Technical Advice
Viewed as the top experts in their field, technical advisors, Martin L. King, CR, ASA and Dr. Steve Spivak Ph.D. have provided irreplaceable technical advice and laboratory support and to members in the Restoration Industry Association, formerly known as ASCR, for more than a quarter century.
As an RIA member, you can receive four FREE consultations per year (valued at $350 per consultation) to help your business get answers to technical challenges you have in providing property cleaning and restoration services. Take advantage of the industry’s most knowledgeable experts in restoration, particle analysis, fibers, textiles and furnishings.
A deposit is required for all consultations. RIA will refund deposits within two business days for members’ first four (free) consultations. Any additional consultations may be billed at a rate of $175 per consultation for members. Non-members may purchase consultation service from RIA technical advisers for $350 per event. Upon placing your order a RIA employee will contact you to discuss your consultation needs. |
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Tips! Care & Maintenance of Carpet, Rugs, Draperies & Upholstery
Educated consumers become your best customers by embracing knowledge that’s golden. The textile Tips booklet provides miles of information on appropriate care for a variety of furnishing fabric, answering common questions about textiles. Packed with information on a wide range of topics, including dyes and fading, texture changes, shrinkage, odors, and care issues, this handy guide also provides an index of general stains with step-by-step instructions for removing common spills. |
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After The Disaster (The First 24 Hours)
This informative consumer flyer is developed as a resource for you to provide to your clients. The After the Disaster flyer answers the 12 most frequently asked policyholder questions. |
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Emergency Tips…Do’s and Don’ts When Disaster Strikes!
It’s hard to plan for every tragedy, but help prepare your client ahead of time with Emergency Tips…Do’s and Don’ts When Disaster Strikes! They’ll learn hints on how to deal with a variety of post-catastrophe situations such as fire, smoke and water damage, and vandalism. |
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C&R Magazine
Cleaning & Restoration (C&R) magazine is the monthly technical journal for The Restoration Industry Association (RIA, formerly the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration) and has won numerous awards for editorial and overall magazine excellence in several competitions. In the past, C&R has received the Silver Magnum Opus award and the Honorable Mention Magnum Opus award for its editorial and design, in addition to winning the Awards of Excellence in the “Best Redesign” and “Feature Writing.” For international orders, contact RIA at info@restorationindustry.org. |
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Professionalism... When You Need it Most
Designed as a marketing tool specifically for individuals holding one or more of RIA’s advanced designations, this glossy, bi-fold brochure creates a bold impression of YOU! Its striking colors and keen design showcase your unique credentials, inform customers and insurance professionals about the history of RIA’s designation programs, and educates others on the criteria for earning these respected designations. Quantity discount available for orders over 500 units. 1 Quantity equals 100 units. |
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Navajo Rugs
Essential text for anyone interested in the art and collecting of Navajo rugs. Includes concise discussion of history, outline of the process from raising the wool to weaving it. Complete with photographs and descriptions of the many types of weaves and how to choose and care for quality rugs. |
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Oriental Rugs: A Buyers Guide
Explains exactly what oriental rugs – and carpets – are, and reveals how techniques, materials and tools affect the character and quality of the different types, whether produced by tribal nomads in Central Asia, or the commercialized workshops of Pakistan. Gives complete and independent advice on finding the right rug at the right price. |
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Oriental Rugs: The Collector’s Guide to Selecting, Identifying, and Enjoying New and Antique Oriental Rugs
Gives expert advice for collecting and enjoying modern and antique Oriental rugs, with information on the history of carpet-making, and invaluable insights for the novice and experienced collector. Features stunning full-color photographs of more than 150 beautiful and collectible rugs. |
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The Illustrated Oriental Rugs World Buyers Guide
Beautifully illustrated with more than 200 full-color photographs, maps and line drawings. Offers all the information needed for identifying, evaluating, buying, displaying, caring for and repairing Oriental rugs from around the world. |
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Carpet Swatch Set
This reference set contains a wealth of information as well as visual elements, which help your crew to quickly recognize various carpet structures. The Carpet Swatch Set provides 20 samples of swatches for carpet classification including texture, style, face and backing fibers, and surface coloration. Prevent cleaning errors and reduce replacement costs by correctly identifying carpet fibers before cleaning begins. |
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Cost Accounting Issues for Damage Repair Contracting
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