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Welcome to the Westport Remediation & Restoration Blog provided by Riverside Restoration INC. Topics blogged about below include many Remediation & Restoration tips and articles from our expert contractors, resources, specials, news and other updates from our team here at Riverside Restoration INC.
Ceiling Water Damage Warning Signs
The ceiling is your home’s second line of defense after your roof. It provides overhead protection from the elements, extreme temperatures, and floating debris. A ceiling not only can provide this protection, but it also extra insulation to beams and pipes while giving your home a clean finished look. However, when your ceiling starts to…
How to Avoid Common Causes of Water Leaks in the Laundry Room
Water damage can be sneaky, especially in places like your laundry room, where plumbing issues can build up over time with a small-but-constant drip, or create large damage all at once from a broken water supply line. If the flooding isn’t addressed quickly, then the stagnant water can lead to mold growth, structural damage, and…
Protect Your Home From Flooding From a Refrigerator Leak
Refrigerators are great for keeping things cold, but what happens when they unexpectedly break? A common, and often preventable issue is a refrigerator leak. These leaks tend to be tricky, as they can start off slowly and get worse over time. If gone unnoticed and unrepaired for a period of time, this can lead to…
Flood Prevention From Water Leaks in Your Kitchen Appliances
When water damage occurs in a home, our first thoughts are that there must be a burst pipe or rain got in after stormy weather. However, flooding can happen from something not only inside your home, but preventable with regular maintenance: leaking appliances in your kitchen. With sinks, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and exposed pipes, coupled…
How to Remove Ice Dams From Your Roof
Water damage can occur from too much rain, cracks in your siding, or seeping water from a crumbling foundation. Another common cause of flooding in your home are ice dams. An ice dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of a roof, causing roof damage, under certain wintertime conditions. When snow…
What to Consider When Choosing a Property Restoration Company
When severe weather strikes and your home is left with water damage, flooding, or mold growth, it’s important that you find a reputable water damage company as quickly as possible to mitigate further devastation. You want a company that will respect you and your situation, is trustworthy, and works quickly while executing the highest quality…
How to Get Rid of Mold in the Attic of Your Home
There are many ways for moisture to sneak into an attic, from ice dams and roof leaks to cracks and gaps in siding–attics are an ideal place for humidity to form and mold and mildew to grow. When mold spores come into contact with moisture, they feed off of the dampness and spread, causing massive…
How to Prevent Ice Dams from Damaging Your Home or Business
If your home or business has a leaking roof, it could be due to ice dams. Ice dams form when melting snow slides down to the edge of your roof in the warmth of the day and then freezes again when temperatures plummet at night. When the water freezes in creates a ridge at the…
The Importance of a Fire Escape Plan for Your Family
House fires can be scary. In the moments of fire it’s easy to panic, freeze, and not know what to do. If you ever have a house fire, it’s important to make sure your family is prepared and educated on how to get to safety. According to the American Red Cross, if a fire occurs,…
Is Your Sump Pump Not Working?
A working sump pump is your home’s first defense against flooding and water damage. Sump pumps are devices that pump water out and away from your home to the nearest sewer or drainage ditch. They are usually located in the crawlspace or basement of your house in the lowest corner. If your home doesn’t have…
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