Hurricanes, blizzards, freezing temperatures, flooding and tornadoes are terrifying disasters to be handled without preparation. Preparing before the onset of a disaster helps to avoid the notoriously long lines at the grocery store with empty bread and milk shelves, and forget about finding portable generators at the hardware store. Having essential survival items ready to go is the key to
Here are Five Things To Do After A Flood Flooding remains one of the most persistent natural disasters in Canada and throughout the world, causing billions of dollars in damage to homes and property each year. Preserving your business continuity in the aftermath can present a daunting challenge, but proper damage restoration is a make-or-break
Our team is especially busy with service calls as a result of burst sprinkler systems, freshwater pipes, and water lines connected to chillers or freezers. If you’re concerned your property might be affected by a frozen or burst pipe, we recommend the following: Check to see if the water is flowing normally from faucets. A
Many property losses experienced by business owners involve water damage caused by leaky pipes. Water can be very destructive whether it seeps from a loose fitting or gushes from a ruptured main. Fortunately, many types of water leaks are covered by a commercial property policy. What’s Covered? Most commercial property policies cover damage to covered property caused
When winter temperatures are at their coldest, the last thing you want to deal with is water damage or roof damage—or both. Yet the wintery mix of cold and freezing temperatures and powerful storms means that frozen pipes as well as flooding, or even a compromised roof, are very real possibilities. We speak from experience
Black mold is nasty stuff. It causes chronic fatigue, mood swings, allergies, asthma, unexplained weight gain — even cancer. Mold contamination is also more common than you might think The geneticist and mold researcher Dr. Andrew Heyman explains why. “We estimate that 22 percent of the population is vulnerable to [black mold exposure],” says Heyman.
Why is mold growing in my home? Molds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter such as fallen leaves and dead trees, but indoors, mold growth should be avoided. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked
Fast Response, Friendly & Knowledgeable Service. Cleanup And Restoration. Property damage is usually unexpected. It can turn your life upside down and inside out. Whether it’s your home or business, a damaged building requires swift, expert cleanup and restoration service. At IBX Services our goal is to get your building back to its safe, pre-incident
3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN DRYING OUT WATER DAMAGE 3 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW. After your business experiences water damage from a leaky pipe, rainstorm or flood, you naturally want to get things back to normal as soon as possible. If you’re dealing with anything other than a large incursion, you understandably
There are a few reasons why experts recommend that you begin flood clean-up within 24 hours. The first is simply about your safety. Waterlogged homes are the perfect breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and pathogens. Twenty four hours after a flood, toxic mold can begin to grow that puts your health and the health of