Tag: damage
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Drilling into plasterboard: Our how-to guide to prevent cracks and damage
Plasterboard isn’t as strong as brick and plaster, so you need to ensure that when drilling into plasterboard, you’re doing it correctly. Get it wrong and you could be left with the contents of shelves, pictures or even a broken TV scattered across the floor. But it’s not just the failure of even the best…
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Why Quick Water Damage Response Matters in Portland Homes
Water damage is a serious issue that can affect any home in Portland. When water gets into your house, it doesn’t just sit there; it starts to spread and cause more problems the longer it’s left alone. Acting fast is key to minimizing the damage and the cost of repairs. Ignoring water damage can lead…
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How to replace a broken floor tile without causing damage elsewhere
There’s nothing more annoying than a cracked or broken floor tile spoiling the aesthetic of a beautifully tiled floor. You’ll notice it every time you walk into the room and wish it weren’t there. It’s not just unattractive, it can be damaging to you and the floor underneath. If you’re lucky enough to have a…
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What You Need to Know About Water Damage Restoration: A Step-by-Step Guide
Water damage can strike any property without warning, whether due to heavy storms, plumbing failures, or simple accidents. When it happens, quick and professional action is crucial to minimize destruction and restore your home or business to its original condition. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps of the water damage restoration…
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How South London Drainage Helps Prevent Property Damage
Blocked or poorly maintained drains might seem like a minor inconvenience at first, but they can quickly escalate into major problems—causing water damage, structural issues, and expensive repairs. Regular drainage services don’t just clear blockages; they help protect your property from long-term harm. Here’s how professional drainage services can save you from costly property damage.…
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How To Protect Decks from Water Damage
Outdoor decking is a desirable feature in residential homes, apartment complexes, commercial applications, and beyond—it’s an ideal way to enhance livability, functionality and value of any property. Whether it’s wood, concrete, or other material, additional outdoor living space is something that property owners are increasingly interested in. Indeed, the global decking market has experienced substantial…
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How to anchor a pergola and prevent it from sustaining wind damage
Anchoring a pergola is an important step to ensuring your garden structure doesn’t get damaged when high winds strike. Ensuring your pergola idea is appropriately fixed into the ground will help it last for many years – making it a stable place for plants to grow and memories to accumulate as well as being a…
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How to get Rawl plugs out of a wall without causing any damage
You can fill the holes left by shelves, wall cabinets and brackets but to get the best finish you need to know how to get Rawl plugs out of a wall. They can leave a raised surface that can be hard to hide and it will take more time and effort than simply removing and…
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Storm Damage in Austin: How to Protect Your Property
The region’s unpredictable weather, especially during storm season, can wreak havoc on residential and commercial properties. From powerful hailstorms to fierce winds and torrential downpours, Austin homeowners and business owners must stay vigilant to protect their investments from costly storm damage. Understanding Storm Damage in Austin The climate in Austin is characterized by sudden temperature…
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Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage
Dive Brief: The most recent Southern California wildfires, which have killed at least 25 people and displaced tens of thousands, will increase demand for contractors specializing in disaster recovery and electrical grid restoration in the area, such as AECOM, Jacobs and Quanta Services, according to a report shared with Construction Dive from Baird, a Milwaukee-based…