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Month: April 2018

Safety Tips, Water damage remediation

How to Fix a Leaking Roof

Commercial buildings require maintenance to continue offering prime functionality. An important part of building upkeep is maintaining the roof, which typically starts to show signs of deterioration 15-20 years after the initial installation. When unforeseeable situations cause a roof to spring a leak, property managers are advised to act quickly. Extensive water damage can spread rapidly due to the excess moisture. The hazards of a leaky roof are numerous, as are the causes. However, there are steps a property owner can take to repair the roof when an unexpected leak appears. Dangers of Leaking Roofs The dangers of leaking roofs include all of the following: Ceiling water damage. A leaking roof will saturate interior ceilings, causing structural damage. Expanding ceiling plaster th...
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Safety Tips, Water damage restoration

Most Common Causes of Water Damage

Water damage can occur anywhere at any time, but you may be surprised that many floods and excessive damage are caused by the same source. This blog will discuss the most common causes of water damage, how to prevent it, and the professionals to call to have it cleaned up. The most common causes of water damage include the following: Leaking or Burst Pipes Plumbing problems Areas with high moisture content (crawlspace, attics, and basements) Broken appliances (refrigerators, hot water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, etc.) HVAC units Rainstorms and flash floods 1. Frozen and Burst Pipes Especially in the winter, burst pipes are the most common cause of water damage. But for the most part, any pipe that is left to freeze in extremely low temperatures wi...
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