In New Hampshire, between the amount of snow throughout the year and the changing temperatures in spring, the snowmelt season can be dangerous for your home or business. Although snowmelt alone doesn’t usually cause flooding, it can certainly attribute to it. The snowmelt can affect your house, your business, or any of your possessions.To prevent… Read more »
Ice Dams 101: What to Know
It’s that time of year again. Winter storms in Maine and New Hampshire can be brutal! The ice can be a hazard to your home, but there are ways to prevent these problems with a few key tips.
How to Keep Your Home or Commercial Building Safe from Water Damage During a Winter Storm
Storm warning! Living in Maine, you never know what to expect with the weather. When a blizzard is headed your way, there are tips to remember to keep your home or business safe from water damage after a winter storm. Protect Your Water Pipes: Temperatures can easily drop too low during a power outage and… Read more »
Identifying Different Kinds of Molds
Just like a bag of jelly beans, or a box of crayons, mold can come in all different kinds of colors. Although not as fun as jellybeans or crayons, learning how to identify the different kinds of mold is vital to being a good homeowner. Here is some helpful information about mold that every homeowner… Read more »
5 Things You Need to Know About Water Damage
Water damage is a traumatic and stressful event for anyone. When you experience water damage in your home or business, you need the very best emergency water damage repair company. Octagon Cleaning & Restoration has handled thousands of water damages. They can make water damage clean up easy and stress-free! There are several things you… Read more »
What Usually Causes Mold?
As most homeowners and business owners know, mold removal is no fun. Although mold grows outside and actually serves a purpose, mold inside the home only causes health concerns for you and your house. The way that mold works is that it needs a food source (such as drywall, carpet, or wood), warmth, darkness, enough… Read more »
5 Tips to Prevent Roof Leaks & Water Damage
The best way to stop a leaky roof is to prevent it from happening in the first place. Damage to your roof isn’t always preventable. Excessive rainwater and natural disasters aren’t controllable, or always predictable, factors. However, there are steps in prevention from the normal and everyday you can take as a homeowner. Small roof… Read more »
How to Prevent Water Damage at Your Business
Sometimes water damage is unavoidable. Flooding and other natural disasters are unpredictable and cause a wide range of damages. However, appliances, pipes and drains, and roofing can all play a part in water damage. Fortunately, there are some measures you can take as a business owner to prevent water damage to your property. Drains &… Read more »
The Truth Behind the Dangers of Black Mold in Your Home
Black mold has a nasty reputation and for good reason. It’s also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, which is the most common type of toxic mold. This fungus breeds and lives off moisture. If your home has ever experienced flooding or pipe leakage, black mold is probably alive and hiding in your walls or floors around… Read more »
5 Key Facts About Fire Restoration in Your Home
House fires are an emotional and traumatizing time for anyone, but it is important to act quickly to prevent further damage to your home. Flames are the culprit for the most visible damage to your property after a fire, but smoke, soot, and water share in the responsibility of damage too. Odors from smoke and… Read more »