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Month: June 2018

Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

Flood Facts

Nowhere on earth is safe from the catastrophic disasters of natural flooding. Rain falls onto every corner of the globe, making every nook and cranny of dry land vulnerable to a flood. Thunderstorms are not the only cause for flooding. Overflowing rivers, hurricanes, and rapid snowmelt are various natural causes of floods. It is important to become familiar with various flood facts and so you can be better prepared when floodwaters emerge in your vicinity. The Power of Floodwater The might of rapidly moving floodwaters is unmistaken. Surges of moving floodwaters are powerful enough to shift cars, houses, people, trees and massive boulders. Even two feet of floodwater will carry away large vehicles! Just six inches of floodwater will knock over a standing person and has the capacity to dr...
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Mold cleaning, Mold removal remediation

How to Find Mold in Your Home

Mold spores are common in the natural environment. The fungi are especially useful in the great outdoors, breaking down decomposing natural elements. Some molds are even used to make penicillin. Dangers of Mold When mold latches onto areas inside your home, however, the consequences are dire. Ill health effects, like sneezing, coughs, respiratory issues, skin rashes, runny nose, and watery eyes are all symptoms of mold inside the home. Humans are not only negatively affected by mold spores, but the property is also at risk. Structural Damage Mold eats away at building materials, such as drywall and wood, leading to weakened structures. The property value plummets to zero, once mold has become an issue. Adding to the disaster is that in 44 states, insurance does not cover damages direct...
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Safety Tips, Water damage remediation

What to Do When the Sump Pump Isn’t Working

The increase in rainfall in the spring and early summer has already been felt throughout the U.S.  Some areas have been dealing with wet conditions for weeks while others have experienced flooding conditions due to excess rain. If you live in one of these areas affected by rain, then you know that one of the most effective ways to protect your home from flooding is to have a sump pump installed.  If your home does have a sump pump, then you also know the importance of maintaining the sump pump so that it is functional when needed. Cause of Sump Pump Failures: Rain Sump pump failure is one of the worst things that can happen if you live somewhere that experiences consistent rain.  According to a study by the American Society of Home Inspectors, over 60 percent of American homes are...
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