Tuesday, May 8th, 2012
In buildings and structures built before 1980, during renovation, remodeling, or natural disasters, asbestos is often discovered. Asbestos can be any of several minerals that separate into long, threadlike fibers. There are certain varieties that do not burn and do …
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Friday, May 4th, 2012
Types of mold can be found anywhere and they can grow on virtually any substance that is organic, as long as there is oxygen and moisture present. Certain types of mold can grow on paper, carpet, food, insulation, and even …
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Silicon Valley Flood Damage Restoration Experts are standing by. Give us a call for immediate service. Flood water damage is one of the most common types of damage that can happen in residential properties. Overflowing toilets and bathtubs, leaking pipes …
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Monday, October 24th, 2011
Mold. It’s been around since the beginning of time. It survived all the upheavals in the tectonic plates. It sat back and watched evolution take place. It outlived the dinosaurs. It will probably outlive us. It may even exist on …
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Thursday, September 1st, 2011
Mold is everywhere in the air. When it lands on a damp environment it can grow quickly and become a health hazard. Sometimes leaks can occur in a home or a commerical building and go unnoticed for a period of …
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
When a pipe explodes in your home, you need to be rescued. When a toilet overflows and water spreads throughout your home, you need to be rescued. When sewage backs up in your home, you need to be rescued. When any …
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
Grout in your house typically is used to seal spaces between tiles. Grout is composed of sand, water, cement and color tint. Grout can become dirty easily and needs to be cleaned correctly. Most importantly, remember to reseal your grout …
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
1. Paint! Paint! Paint! Do you love vivid colors that pop? Does your house have an array of paint colors that mimic the rainbow? When putting your house on the market, it’s important that potential buyers can envision living in …
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Monday, August 22nd, 2011
As of July 1, 2011 all single-family homes with a fireplace, attached garage or fossil burning heater must install carbon monoxide alarms. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill if left undetected. It is produced by furnaces, …
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Sunday, August 21st, 2011
Meth Lab Remediation law AB1489 passed in 2009 has changed existing methamphetamine remediation standards. Prior to AB1489, the legislature enacted SB536 in 2005 which had very strict remediation standards. The previous standard SB536 did not allow a unit to be …
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