Drip, Drip, Deluge! Of all the types of water damage in a workplace or home, pipe leaks and bursts can be the most damaging. Why? Small leaks often go undetected (or ignored) for extended periods of time, while a burst 1-inch water line can pump out hundreds of gallons of water per minute. Over a…
Special Considerations for Commercial Buildings Commercial buildings have some key differences from single-family homes. One of the most basic differences is the sheer size of the building. Commercial spaces can range from individual storefronts to high-rise apartment buildings to warehouses spanning hundreds of thousands of square feet. The larger size of these buildings can mean…
What Causes Water Damage? Water damage can occur as the result of several different scenarios. It is important to understand these various causes, and the differences they can each mean for insurance purposes and for the recovery process. Floods A flood is a situation in which water rises and covers dry land. This could be…
The What, How and Why of Overland Floods Overland flooding is defined as a situation in which water rises and covers ordinarily dry land. Some causes include A river overflowing its banks A storm surge from a hurricane A substantial amount of runoff from snowmelt Mechanical failure of a dam or levee It is important…
Preventing Frozen & Burst Pipes: Everything Commercial Property Owners Need to Know In the age of bomb cyclones and polar vortexes, extreme winter weather cannot be ignored. Cold North American winters bring many threats to the forefront for commercial property owners, including the risk of water damage from frozen and burst pipes. Burst pipes can…
It’s a homeowner’s nightmare – temperatures fall, pipes freeze and burst, and suddenly the basement, kitchen, or bathroom is filled with water. This nightmare can get even worse when holiday travel or property damage is factored in. Thankfully, there are steps any homeowner can take to prepare their homes, respond to changing weather, and seek…
During the wintertime, homeowners can find themselves in the dark not just because of earlier sunsets, but also because of blackouts and power outages. With unpredictable winter weather on its way, homeowners need to understand what causes these losses of power and how to prepare for and respond to them. The How & Why of…
Practical Advice for Homeowners to Prepare for Winter Weather Opinions about winter weather are almost as varied as the weather itself. While some welcome the arrival of sparkling white snow drifts and chilly temperatures, others dread the earlier sunsets and icy roads. But it’s not just snowfalls and freezing rain that winter can bring, as…
The Complete Guide to Residential Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather can be the cause of a whole host of issues for homeowners, but fear not! There is that one tried and true way to avoid weather-related catastrophe: prepare. Here we’ll highlight some of the most effective moves a homeowner can make when it comes to…
The Complete Guide to Commercial Winter Storm Restoration Winter weather is near, and colder temperatures bring a greater need for awareness surrounding potential property damage and the challenges it can present. Depending on the type of damage, property owners and managers are faced with potentially endangering the lives of their building’s occupants and a period…
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