No homeowner wants to hear the two dreaded words: water damage. Usually, those words mean you will most likely have to spend money on replacing or repairing items you were not planning on. The truth is water is really harmful to any kind of wood flooring, even if it is water-resistant. If you have a …
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Drywall, plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board, SheetrockTM, LAGYP, or GypRocTM are all different names for wall coverings that have a similar look and feel but are made using different core materials. These are different wall coverings used in various different applications, during different eras of construction, and in different areas of the US. Whatever you …
Ice dams can occur for a variety of different reasons. There are some things you can do to help prevent these from occurring. The keys to preventing ice dams are making sure there is proper ventilation, maintenance, drainage, and insulation. How to Prevent Ice Dams From Occurring: Make sure your gutters are clear of leaves …
Cold temperature, snow, and icicles are common occurrences in many areas during the winter months. However, there is a lesser-known villain here called ice damming that can cause a lot of water damage to your property. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting …
Issues with your roof can allow moisture to seep into your property, resulting in the growth of mold. The first step for dealing with roof leaks and mold is to determine the cause of the leak and repair it. Common Reasons for Roof Leaks The most common causes of roof leaks that result in water …
Working with a home insurance adjuster is common when you make an insurance claim for any property loss. Many people find this whole process of filing a claim and working with the insurance adjuster to be intimidating. You may have heard wonderful stories of being paid out on a loss and others where the person …
Good faith insurers look for and find ways to accept and pay claims properly and promptly, whereas bad faith insurers unlawfully look for and find ways to not pay, delay, diminish, disapprove, shift blame, and deny payment of claims. You need to know what the red flags are that indicate a bad faith insurer. Once …