Mold Between The Sheets, You Gotta Take A Look When we get called to come to look at a water leak in an apartment community, there are some common problems that are apparent. Usually there are a lot of wet building materials that has to be removed. The materials that are not removed and repla
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08/31/2013
As I was taking my exit off the freeway tonight, there was a truck pulled off to the side of the freeway. The truck was pulling a trailer with an odd looking vehicle behind it. I’m not sure what it was exactly, I had never seen anything like it. This is a big weekend for four-wheeling up in the
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08/30/2013
Sometimes you have to talk to the client as if he were a child. I coached basketball for many years, I learned a lot about teaching working with those young players. No matter what the age of my players, I found that they would respond best if I were to explain what we were going to be doing
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08/29/2013
Get The Air Moving as Soon As Possible It is important to get the water damaged materials out of the area of repair right away; preferably within the first 48 hours. Of course if the water damage is great, there will be building materials that need to be removed. It also helps to get the air
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08/28/2013
I will know more later, the answer may not yet be known. I can’t always give you the answers that you are looking for right away. Sometimes I have to do a little more investigating before an accurate assessment can be made. If you want to know what I think is going on, here it is; otherwise,
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08/27/2013
Even Concrete Walls Can Crumble Over Time I was called out to look at a precast concrete wall that was failing in Sacramento, CA. The crumbling concrete pieces were called out during an inspection by the County of Sacramento. The precast concrete wall pieces seem to be failing horizontally
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08/26/2013
The south side of the building gets the worst weather. Here in Sacramento, we find that the greatest amount of weather damage is found on the south side of the building. This side of the building gets the most sun which damages the material on that side. Because of the sun beating on this sid
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08/25/2013
The smoke from the surrounding fires in California has delayed the sunrise a little bit this morning. Though the air has cleared temporarily in Placerville, a shift can change the air quality rather quickly. Enjoying the clear air while it lasts, and praying for those that are battling the fi
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08/24/2013
FAQ - Do I Have To Fix The Dry Rot Repairs in Folsom, CA Right Now? The quick answer is no, you don’t have to make any dry rot repairs in Sacramento. But… There are some others things that need to be taken into consideration though. If you are selling your home, it may be a part of the deal t
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08/24/2013
Sure I’ll Repair Your Citrus Heights Fence; Where Is It? As a general contractor in the Sacramento, CA area, I get calls for the repair and replacement of wood fencing. On a recent home visit, I had difficulty even see where the existing fence was located. The wood fence is buried deep with
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08/23/2013