Things To Know About Mold In The Home
Do you have mold in your home? Yes! Spores are everywhere. The real question is there enough to cause health issues or damage. Don’t be too concerned about what types of mold you might have — just get rid of any you might find. Exactly What Is It? Mold is a type of fungus, not […]
Recovering From Storm Damage
The saying ‘It Never Rains In Southern California’ is well known, but it is a misnomer. Storms resulting in flooding and mudslides are becoming a reoccurring threat to residents. Although you can prepare and mitigate damage to your property, sometimes circumstances beyond your control can necessitate the need for restoration services. We hate to hear […]
About Smoke Damage
Fire and smoke damage is often extensive, reaching well beyond the blaze itself. That includes water damage. Smoke damage is usually a large part, if not the major portion, of fire damage so let’s consider exactly what it is before considering smoke cleaning and restoration. First, let’s make some distinctions. In a major blaze heat alone […]
Odor Control
When smoke, mold, or pet odors are involved, odor removal takes a lot more than a bit of cleaning and some air freshener. To rid your home of foul odors you’ll need a multi-step process of ventilation, removing the source (which can be really difficult for soaked-in pet urine, mildew odors within building cavities, and the […]
Restoring Your Home With Fiber Cement
SoCal wildfires and other natural disasters amount to millions of dollars in residential damages annually. Even residences that are not directly affected by some of the disasters, such as wildfires, still sustain damages (like smoke and soot damage). When addressing the restoration of their homes homeowners are looking at alternative materials. One that we have […]
Can Wet Carpet and Drywall Be Rescued?
By taking the right action as soon as possible soaked carpet and drywall (wallboard, sheet rock, plasterboard, or gypsum board) can be saved in many cases. But that’s provided the extraction of excess water and further drying is completed promptly. The amount of water isn’t the key factor in determining if irreparable carpet and drywall […]
Four Degrees of Water Damage
You may have had a small roof or plumbing leak. A bath tub overflow. A ruptured water heater. Or major storm flooding. The amount of water is only part of the water-damage equation. The potential for deterioration and the extent of drying measures also depend on the rate of soak-in, the duration of exposure, and […]
Fire Damage, Once The Smoke Clears
After a fire, most families and businesses are anxious to get back to their normal routine as soon as possible. You probably feel the same way. Once your home or business is cleared as structurally sound, Christian Brothers Restoration can offer professional assistance with the process of getting your place back to its pre-fire condition. […]
Dealing With Water Damage And Mold Growth
Water entering the home unexpectedly is never a good thing. For starters, the water is a nuisance to pump out and can cause serious damage to flooring, furniture, and other household items while being an electrical shock risk as well. Unfortunately the biggest risk of all might occur even well after the water has been […]
Are Hardwood Floors Salvageable After Water Damage?
When you think of water damage in a home, the first image that comes to mind is usually a flooded basement. While basements are the most vulnerable to moisture exposure because of foundation issues, water damage can occur anywhere. One of the most prized possessions that we hate to see affected are hardwood floors. Is […]