Avoiding Water Damage
Snow storms are occurring and temperatures are dropping. Frozen pipes cause a lot of property damage. Winter months are busy with travel for holidays, school vacations, and trips to warmer climates. There are a few chores that will protect your property from water damage caused...
Roof Ice Dams
Temperatures have been erratic, ranging from polar vortex with bitter cold to temperatures usually associated with spring. Snow and ice accumulation on the roof with freezing and melting can lead to ice dams and water damage. Water may leak through the roof into ceiling and...
Frozen Pipes Water Damage
Maine is having a resurgence of bitterly cold weather. There has been a lot of water damage resulting from broken pipes attributed to drastically cold temperatures. The Weather Channel offers tips on preventing frozen pipes here. Pipe insulation is an effective measure against frozen pipes;...
Ice Storm Water Damage
As utility companies work to restore electricity from the ice storm, properties are suffering water damage from pipe breaks. We are geared up and ready to assist in disaster recovery from water damage. Our 300,000BTU indirect fired heater provides heat regardless of the availability of...
Maine Bureau of Insurance
Winter brings pipe breaks and water damage, the Maine Bureau of Insurance offers this advice to homeowners in the claim resolution process- "If you and the insurer still disagree about the value of the claim, review the appraisal provision in your policy. It is a simplified...
Mold and Moisture Dynamics
Information from a credible source provides relief and reassurance. Panic originates from a lack of information that causes us to feel powerless in the face of the unknown. Whole Building Design Guide a program of the National Institute of Design Sciences has published information regarding...
Mold Prevention
The best way to prevent mold growth is environmental control. Reducing humidity and denying mold the water necessary for growth is essential. Mold is a generic name for fungi. Fungi produce spores that are released into the environment in large quantities. The spores will germinate...
Homeowners Insurance
Insurance policies may renew at the end of the year. Reviewing policy coverages in November will better prepare you for purchasing insurance that best suits your needs. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners publishes an informative guide here. CNNMoney offers an informed list of consumer tips...
Vapor Air Quality Regulations
The Maine Indoor Air Quality Council has recently made us aware of changing indoor air quality regulations as they relate to vapor- "Vapor intrusion is the process by which chemicals such as petroleum products, chlorinated solvents, and radon that may be present in the subsurface, ground...
Improving Building Environment
We often receive calls for information on a variety of indoor environment challenges. The EPA posts information for several scenarios in its Home Helps publication. The Weather Channel website and OSHA also provide online information. Elevated humidity, wet conditions, and poor ventilation as well as inadequate insulation...