3/10/10 Flooded House Tampa? |
Advanced Restoration shares their latest video revealing how hurricanes cause water damage and what needs to be done to correct the damage.
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2/17/10 Should you hire a Tampa Mold Specialist? |
When it comes to removing mold, should you do it yourself or should you call a mold removal company? Read on to find out more.
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2/4/10 What to do if your house floods |
Advanced Restoration Inc. offers a step-by-step guide to dealing with a flooded home. Find out the steps that you should take to keep your home and family safe during a flood emergency.
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1/28/10 Air Filters and Mold Spores |
Advanced Restoration Inc. breaks down the factors you should consider when buying an air filter, especially if you want to remove mold spores from the air.
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1/20/10 What are Mold and Mildew? |
Advanced Restoration Inc. discusses the myths surrounding mold and mildew. Is there a difference or are mold and mildew the same?
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1/8/10 Chemical vs Earth Friendly Cleaners |
Advanced Restoration Inc. uses an all natural product called Benefect on all jobs. See how chemicals differ from natural products.
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1/6/10 Thermal Imaging Advanced Restoration Inc |
Water damage can result in mold which can often be detected by a thermal imaging camera.
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1/4/10 Surviving the Winter in Tampa, FL |
Here are a few tips to help you winterize your home. Although we are residents in the Sunshine State, freezing temperatures can sneek up on you and do possible damage to your home.
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12/14/09 Winter Mold in Tampa, FL: Is it Possible? |
Although the humidity is abundant in the summer it doesn't necessarily migrate south for the winter. Humidity levels can still be high though temperatures are cooler.
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12/5/09 Flood Warning Advice Little Manatee River at Wimauma |
Please be advised that The National Weather Service in Tampa has issued a flood warning for Little Manatee River at Wimauma and The Manatee River at Myakka Head.
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12/5/09 Protect Your Firewood from Mold & Water Damage |
From Tampa to Pinellas Park to New Port Richey, Tips from Advanced Restoration, Inc (1-800-DRY-ME-OUT) on How To Protect Your Firewood from Mold and Water Damage
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11/9/09 Mild Hurricane Season 2009 In Tampa Bay |
Even with Ida just blowing by to our West we shouldn't become complacent and comfortable with hurricanes. Be prepared for next season.
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9/21/09 Water Damage Restoration Recommendations |
IICRC Storm Damage Restoration Recommendations
The following information is submitted by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) as a public service to those who have suffered water-related losses due to storm damage (e.g., hurricane, tornado). .
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9/7/09 Relative Humidity and Mold Damage |
Relative Humidity (RH) can cause water damage and mold damage in your home or businesss. But this can be prevented with a few steps.
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8/6/09 Water Damage Now What? |
Water Damage Restoration Tips to make you aware of necessary actions that must take place to recovery your property investment. Time is of the essence and Advanced Restoration is here to Dry You OUT!
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7/27/09 Water Damage Now What? |
The damage is done there is nothing you can do about it, so now what? Here is some insight as to what to do when you have just experienced significant water damage in your home or business.
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7/22/09 "Ten Tips to Prevent Household Water Damage |
Follow these helpful Water Damage"Tips" to keep you and your household dry. Prevention is half the battle.
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7/20/09 Causes and Solutions for a Roof Leak |
There’s many reason’s your roof may be leaking; most likely it’s due to weathering and wind damage caused to the flashing surrounding the roof, surrounding your chimney or surrounding your air vents. That’s a great place to start and in approximately 95% of roof leak cases; it’s the culprit. Flashing problems are caused by poor installation, poor quality of product, wind, and flying debris. In most cases, replacing your flashing will fix your roof leak.
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7/14/09 "Hurricane steps To Take Now" |
Here are a few steps to help you prepare for the current Hurricane Season. It is always a good idea to be well prepared for such storms of magnitude.
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6/22/09 Hurricanes and Water Damage |
Are you ready for the Hurricane Season? June 1st was the first day of the season and today we have the first named tropical storm off of the Pacific coast. Be prepared this season if New Port Richey should be affected by a major storm this year.
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6/1/09 "Are you Singing the Water Damage Blues?" |
If your home has suffered water damage of any sort, you’re one of thousands of U.S. residents every day that has the water damage blues. From simple toilet overflows and water leaks to flooded basements and wall-to-wall water, water damage is messy and costly. And if that’s not enough to have you singing the water damage blues, the insurance nightmare surely will.
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5/27/09 "Detect Roof and Water Leaks Early" |
Leaks do silent damage to a home. Something as small as a loose trap or clogged drain can go undetected for months; leaking water into your cabinets, between your walls, or under your floors and causing extensive, costly damage. An external leak in an irrigation system can quietly waste more than 100 gallons of water each day.
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5/24/09 "Angels Take Over" |
PORT RICHEY — Anna and Joe Trapani never suspected anything amiss in their Regency Park home until one morning last month. She woke up, walked into the kitchen — and splash. "I sloshed in water," said Anna, 79. "Then when I stepped on one of the tiles, it bubbled up." Turned out they had hidden leaks originating from their air conditioning drain line and from their washing machine, causing a film of water to coat a section of the kitchen floor. Parts of their kitchen would need to be torn apart, cleaned up and rebuilt — work that would total well over $30,000.
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5/21/09 "Flood Protection in Tampa FL" |
Although Tampa is a "City on the Water"
...it is not the Hillsborough River or the tidal waters of Tampa Bay that cause the most flooding problems. The primary cause of flooding in Tampa is rainfall from our frequent and sometimes intense stormy weather. Tidal water can flood the Interbay Peninsula and the banks of the Hillsborough, but it's the rainfall that creates the problems we notice most often. The water may not be deep, but it can damage property and even pose a threat to personal safety. Complete Article >>> |
5/3/09 - "Water Damage Basics" |
Whether you have a leaking roof, overflowing toilet, flooded basement, or a mold problem to contend with, one thing is certain – you have water damage. It doesn’t take an epic disaster like Hurricane Katrina to cause major water damage. A single burst pipe in the home or a curious toddler shoving toys in the toilet is all it takes.
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| 4/20/09 - "Waiting to Cleanup Never Helps!" |
Ugh! The basement’s flooded. Honey, the toilet overflowed again! Oh no, the pipes must of burst! We had to evacuate because the Hillsborough river overflowed its banks.
None of these situations is a good one and cleaning up after flooding is never fun. But as nasty as it is, cleaning up the mess needs to happen quickly. It doesn’t matter if you’re tired or not in the mood to deal with it, waiting to cleanup only makes matters worse. Complete Article >>> |
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| 4/17/09 - "Water Damage Restoration and You" |
Imagine the following scenario: you’re just getting ready for a hot, relaxing bath when the phone. You dash down the stairs to see who is calling and it’s your teenage daughter saying her car has broken down and she’s stranded on the freeway. In your rush to rescue her, you forget to turn off the bath water. When you return home, your daughter’s safe, but your house is flooded and the water damage is readily apparent!
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