The Weather Outside may be Frightful The air inside could easily be worse. For people who work in commercial, institutional and industrial buildings, winter can be hazardous. No, not driving to and from work on snowy, slippery roads, but breathing the air once they arrive. Many commercial buildings in the U.S. have poor Indoor Air Quality, especially during the winter months. Why Does Indoor Air Quality Worsen in the Winter Months? In order to keep the cold out and energy costs down, ... continue reading...
Winter Safety Tips & Maintenance
The sight of falling snow is a beautiful part of the winter season, but it can also pose potential dangers for homeowners. Winter safety concerns caused by snow, ice and other conditions arise around the home's interior and exterior, requiring extra work on the part of homeowners to ensure no problems show up. Increased moisture during the winter months can lead to ice around the home, ice dams on the roof, and even basement flooding or damage to the foundation. To ... continue reading...
DIY Water Damage Repair or Hire a Pro?
How hard can it be to remove water from a flooded basement after a torrential rainstorm, burst frozen pipe, or when a commercial restaurant sprinkler goes off? From a do-it-yourselfers (DIY) point of view probably not so hard once you know what you are doing. But what if you don’t have the time, ability, and tools to learn what to do? Add to this the fact that nearly all water damage and restoration projects also deal with mold mitigation and mold prevention protocols. On this last ... continue reading...
Water Damage Tip: Before it Snows Clean your Gutters
Ice Dams Can Harm Your Roof and Cause Water Damage 1. Ice Dams: Pretty but Dangerous. Ice dams make your home look like a picture-perfect Christmas card, with their resultant icicles hanging from the rafters and reflecting the holiday lights. In reality, ice dams can seriously harm your roof and lead to water damage. Clogged gutters are partially to blame. If water freezes in the gutter because of excessive debris blocking it from draining, it’s going to force melting snow and ... continue reading...
3 Emergency Steps for Frozen Pipes
What can you do if you suspect your pipes are frozen or they have burst? If you open a tap and water doesn't come out, or if you flush a toilet and it doesn't refill, chances are you have a frozen pipe. Fortunately, you can still take measures to prevent or minimize damage. Turn off your water: If you suspect you have a frozen pipe, your very first course of action should be to shut off the water at the main valve or the meter in case the pipe does burst. Once the water is shut off, open ... continue reading...
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