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Month: August 2018

Tips to Prevent and Repair Leaks in Commercial Buildings
Safety Tips, Water damage restoration

Tips to Prevent and Repair Leaks in Commercial Buildings

When there’s a water leak in a commercial building, it can be expensive to address. This is not only because of the money that needs to be spent on any repairs and restoration for commercial water damage, but also because of how it hinders the function of your business. If the damage is severe enough, then you may not be able to run your business until repairs are made and the restoration is complete. Commercial buildings are more prone to leaks. This is because bathrooms and kitchens in commercial settings undergo more use, and thus stress, than residential settings. However, with proper maintenance and preparation, there are ways to prevent water leaks from occurring and to ready yourself and your business in case leaks do happen, allowing your business to stay up and running. Typ...
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Water damage restoration

How to Restore Flood-Damaged Electronics

For many businesses, electronics play a central role in its operations. If a disaster occurs and ruins your electronics, it not only hinders your business from functioning, but it may also cause you to permanently lose your records. Such records are essential to your business and its function, so it's important to do what you can to have your electronics repaired after they have been damaged. If you act quickly enough, it's possible to save information stored on your electronics, thus allowing your business to be back up and running faster. When there's flood damage in your business, your electronics can suffer from various types of damage. It is important to understand the different types of water and the different types of damage when tending to water damage concerning your electro...
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Fire Damage Restoration, Safety Tips

Childproofing Your Home: Protect Them from Fires and Burns

Every year, thousands of children are rushed to hospitals from playing with fire hazards around the house. But many of these accidents can be prevented, such as keeping matches away from their reach. Here are some more fire safety tips for parents to protect kids from fires and burns. Fire Safety in the Home Establish and frequently practice an emergency fire escape plan Never use doors with locks in kids’ rooms Teach kids to crawl under smoke, if present Find a safe place to meet outside the home Establish and practice 2 escape routes from the home Teach children to stop, drop, and roll if their clothes are on fire Stop right away Drop to the floor, covering their face with their hands Roll on the floor to extinguish the flames Choose natural...
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Fire Damage Restoration

Dryer Fire Prevention Tips

Everyone will need to use a washer and dryer at some point; gone are the days that we wash everything by hand. But keeping these appliances in good condition as well as maintaining the safety of your family and home are crucial. Here are some dryer fire tips to keep in mind to prevent the risk of disasters. Installation by a Professional To ensure that your dryer is installed properly, it is best to have it installed by a professional technician. They will be knowledgeable about numerous units, including those that use gas and electricity as well as how they work with washers. They will also be familiar with the manufacturer’s instruction manuals, including installing a vent pipe. If asked, a professional can explain how preventing bends in the pipe will reduce the amount of lint ...
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Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

Common Places for Finding Leaks

Water damage is one of the most common disasters for property owners, due to the number of potential sources. But letting it go untreated is a big mistake; it won’t be long before it spreads and encourages mold growth, ultimately creating a bigger problem. Water damage can be costly to fix, but taking care of it in the moment of finding it can mean the difference between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars. As soon as you find the mess, make sure to call a professional water damage restoration service right away to prevent it from spreading and dry out the affected area. They will also disinfect the area to prevent any mold from growing on the building materials. Also keep in mind that some kinds of water damage can be hidden such as starting behind the walls or under floors. He...
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