Posts by BYLT
Steps to Repair a Fire-Damaged Building
No one opens a business assuming they’ll one day need to rebuild after a fire. But heat-generating appliances can malfunction, electrical wiring can become old and damaged, and humans can make errors while cooking or operating equipment. These are just a few things that can go wrong and start a fire. Once everyone has safely…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Storm Damage Restoration Company
If your business has been damaged by flood water, hail, high wind, lightning, fallen trees, or other storm-related causes, you must begin the restoration process as soon as possible. But attempting storm damage repair by yourself is not recommended. Instead, you should hire a storm damage restoration company to provide the expert services you need.…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Water & Mold Damage Restoration Company
Water damage can occur at any time to any property. Because water can affect your commercial building’s structural integrity and lead to possible mold growth, you must take the situation seriously. Instead of attempting to restore the building yourself, it’s highly recommended that you partner with a water damage restoration company to ensure a job…
Read MoreTips for Choosing a Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Company
A building fire impacts your business long after the flames are extinguished. Because the restoration process can be overwhelming, you should never attempt to navigate it alone. Instead, team up with a fire restoration company to help your recovery go as smoothly as possible. In this guide, you’ll learn how fire damage restoration works, the…
Read MoreHow to Remove Smoke Damage from a Commercial Building
Most people assume fire damage is limited to whatever the flames touch. But smoke damage can be even more destructive and widespread within a commercial building. Learn more about the characteristics of smoke damage from a fire, how to remove smoke residue and odor, and other things to know about commercial smoke damage. How Smoke…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Water Damage in Commercial Buildings
Water damage is the leading cause of commercial property loss in offices, hotels, multifamily properties, and retail establishments. The primary sources include leaky pipes, damaged plumbing fixtures and appliances, rising groundwater, and moisture intrusion from outside. While insurance may offer financial protection against some of these damages, it is best to avoid problems in the…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Fire Damage in Commercial Buildings
Each year, nearly 500,000 structure fires are reported to local fire departments across the US. Well over 100,000 of these fires break out in commercial buildings, such as schools, hospitals, retail stores, industrial sites, storage facilities, and others. No business owner or property manager should dwell on what would happen if their building caught fire,…
Read MoreHow to Tell If You Have Mold in Your Commercial Building
Mold plays an important role in nature, but that doesn’t mean you want it in your commercial building! Left untreated, mold can threaten the health of building occupants and even damage structural integrity. In this thorough guide, you’ll learn the effects of mold on your health, how to spot mold growth, how to get rid…
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