Fall Maintenance
Commercial and residential buildings will benefit from early maintenance before cold weather arrives. Clean gutters and downspouts. Reseal exterior woodwork- fences, pergolas, sheds, and trellises should be inspected and included in the process. Check for pest infestation and associated damage- small animals, e.g. mice and...
Building Water Leaks and RAIN
Moisture is often a silent building wrecker. An insignificant slow drip can cause a substantial amount of damage....
Spring Maintenance Checklist
Commercial and residential buildings will benefit from early maintenance before summer weather arrives. Clean gutters and downspouts to be sure water flows freely away from building foundations. Reseal exterior woodwork- fences, pergolas, sheds, and trellises should be inspected and included in the process. Check for pest infestation and...
Preparing for Cold Weather
Temperatures are dropping and systems maintenance is fundamental in efficient operation. Seasonal properties should be winterized to prevent pipe breaks and winter water damage. Occupied properties will benefit from routine maintenance, filter changes as well as an examination of ducts, vents, and connections should be included....
Expansive Commercial Containment
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Prevent Water Damage & Mold Growth
Routine maintenance inspections are the single most crucial element in preventing water damage and mold growth. Look for condensation and wet spots from the attic to the basement. Maintain living areas; clean kitchens and bathrooms regularly, do not allow unused organic materials to accumulate and dispose of...
Criterion Theater Bar Harbor
The Criterion Theater in Bar Harbor will reopen Friday, May 1st. We were very pleased to be part of the restoration project. Rob Levin of The MDI Islander had a piece about the Criterion in this week's edition- “We’re just so excited to get people in...
Water Damage Mold Growth Connection
The National Institutes of Health in the US National Library of Medicine published an article, Associations between Fungal Species and Water-damaged Building Materials, which references information regarding mold growth in water damaged buildings as well as different methods of sampling mold growth. "Most water damage indoors...
Prevent Water Damage & Mold
Now is a good time to review buildings and perform preventative maintenance by examining building exteriors and existing gutters and downspouts for fatigue and damage. There is still time for replacement before weather conditions discourage exterior work. Repairing or replacing damaged roof materials and installing gutters and downspouts...