Water damage nowadays in Canada is usually caused by natural disasters. As we all know due to climate change this phenomenon is becoming more prevalent. Flash floods cause the greatest water damage in Canada, but anyways homeowners insurance is unprepared when it happens. You first need to know whether a building has a plumbing infrastructure
Summer weather means it’s time for BBQ, Fourth of July fireworks, and all kinds of campfire fun. It’s the season to enjoy a bonfire with family and friends, or roast marshmallows in the backyard fire pit. But while you are having fun around the fire, it is also important to take steps to be sure
Owning a commercial building brings a lot of responsibilities. A commercial space should be restored and reopened to run the business as soon as possible. The owner should deal with the emergency, the safety of the employers, cleaning up and restoring in a very short time. Water damage is expected to happen at any time.
Experiencing a flood is devastating and the recovery and restoration process can be overwhelming and it might need some time to be done. Don’t underestimate any kind of water damage let alone flooding and try to DIY the restoration. Water brings many more underlying problems than just amounts of water inside the property this is why you
Thinking how discouraging is water damage, keep in mind that it doesn’t necessarily mean having to replace your damaged wood flooring with a new one. It doesn’t require a natural disaster to damage your wood floor. Even plumbing issues in your house can cause problems with your flooring. No matter what causes it, water damage can
Water is a force of nature to be reckoned with and has the amazing power to both build and destroy anything in its path. It created the Grand Canyon, it keeps us alive, and unfortunately, it can cause thousands of dollars in damage to our home. If you live in a snowy, but the affordable
What are mould and mildew? Mould is a type of fungus that contains small organisms in different colours and that you can find anywhere indoors or outdoors. Mould reproduces through lightweight spores that are able to travel through the air and the best environment for mould to thrive is moisture. We are exposed to mould
Mold spores are everywhere in every type of climate. Mold is fungi and some types are extremely aidful to mankind (think of penicillin), while others can be quite dangerous to crops, respiratory systems, and the integrity of structures. Dangerous Mold vs. Mildew The most common type of mold found in houses is mildew. Mildew is
Water damage on the ceiling and basement can be dangerous for a lot of reasons starting from repairing and restore costs and ending to more serious health issues. The reason why we are focusing mainly on the ceiling and basement is that these are the most vulnerable parts of our house. The basements suffer the
We all know that there are numerous other problems that come with water damage like black mould. If we do not tackle it immediately we may end up with serious destruction to walls and foundational damage to our house that will cost even more. The house damage is the last thing you should worry about