Protecting Your Home From Summertime
Admin • July 27, 2022
There’s a reason summer is our busiest season! While some people consider it a good thing to get away from the gloomy cold, the oven-hot temperatures that come with summertime aren’t always treasured. Summer comes with not only tons of heat, but also heavy summer storms that can cause some serious damage to your household. It’s never fun dealing with problems that are out of your control, as nature sometimes isn’t so forgiving. Here are some tips to help prevent these troublesome problems in your home:
- Direct sunlight in the summer can cause certain fabrics to fade. Not a whole lot of fabrics have built in repellents or protection. Cotton & wool, along with wool blends are natural fabrics that have a better tendency to keep their color. Acrylic, polyester, and nylon fade far less quickly. Certain high end fabrics like linen and silk can fade VERY quickly. Colors matter too! Dark colors fade at a higher pace than lighter colors. It’s best to rearrange certain things, especially those neat oriental rugs, out of the hot sunlight.
- Wood is extremely vulnerable to humidity. This is usually trouble for hardwood floors. Engineered hardwoods tend to be more stable than solid hardwoods, but they’re still susceptible to moisture. The key to keeping those hardwood floors from swelling is simple: dehumidification. A correctly adjusted humidifier should do the trick, but if the problem ever ventures beyond humidity, we’re here to help!
- Mold is a huge problem in the summer, as summer brings humidity with it. Warm air, high humidity, and tons of summer rain rapidly increases the chance of your home developing mold. Mold can damage the structure of your home and your possessions and can pose health risks. Unfortunately, you cannot mold-proof your home. Once it starts to grow, it can travel quickly and may be difficult to treat. Mold can be prevented by making sure your home does not possess excessive moisture for too long, and keeping your home as dehumidified as possible. If you feel as though your moisture problem has gone too far, call us and prevent mold growth before it happens!
- Summer brings heavy rainfall and sometimes even flooding. Living in Texas, we can all probably agree that floods are common and troublesome. Summertime can be unforgiving when it comes to thunderstorms and could spell trouble for your home. Firstly, you must make sure your gutters are clean and clear ahead of a big storm! This could mean a great deal to how much flooding occurs around your house. Now, if you believe there are signs of water accumulating your household, cut off the power where the source lies. You should not attempt to cut the power unless it is safe to do so. Mop any excess water on the floors and wipe down any furniture — water can be your furniture’s worst enemy! Make sure you don’t use a vacuum to soak up anything involving moisture. By now you should be ready to call us immediately for further assistance!
Remember, if any problem gets too out of control, we’re here for you 24/7! Just dial 817-447-7550! Do not hesitate!
The unthinkable happens. Your house has a leak. What else could go wrong? You’re sitting there thinking “this will cost a fortune!” or, at least that’s what you’d assume. You know nothing about water damage– well, except for the one time you read an article about frozen pipes. You have no idea what to expect and your mind automatically goes to “maybe if I can’t do it myself, I can hire someone to do it for a low price!” and you’re right. You can. But should you? Well, that’s a completely different question.
Ah yes, the summertime in good ol’ Texas. Nothing is more beautiful, and nothing is more…well, frightening. That just may be the correct word for the amount of floods we’ve had this summer. It’s only just begun. You’re thinking “geez, really?” Yeah, really. The flood damage is real, folks. This isn’t just another ‘how to’ blog entry. This is a message to anyone who is frightened about the well-being of your home during these harsh storms. Since you can’t hold your home tight and tell it that everything will be okay, we’re prepared to give you some advice that will serve the equivalent.
You come home one night after a whole day of hefty rainfall. You walk into your kitchen that you just cleaned the night before. You look up and spot a leak in your ceiling. “Oh great” are the words that usually spawn in your head. It’s the last thing you want to deal with after an entire day of productivity and hard work. Plus, you were already feeling gloomy due to the constant rain. You think of how to quickly solve this issue as stress-free as possible. Before you jump to conclusions and call up your one friend that “kind of knows a little bit about handy work here-and-there”, consider these important and common mistakes that people usually run into when dealing with water damage.
Maintaining the beauty and quality of your oriental rugs for decades comes with proper care and cleaning. It is inevitable to prevent rug wear but steps can be taken to reduce the effects of wear. Frequently rotate your rug 180 degrees. This will help equalize the wear and elements on your rug Avoid over exposing your rug to sunlight. Continual sunlight to your rug can eventually cause color fading and increases the rugs brittleness. Consider this when deciding on where the rug is displayed. It is essential to use good quality padding under your rug. Pads help stabilize and minimize friction between the floor and rug. Pads also add to sound absorption. When vacuuming your rug always vacuum with the nap. Vacuuming against the nap will press dirt back into the pile. Avoid vacuuming the fringe as the fringe may break or tear. It is highly recommended to sweep your rugs weekly. Your oriental rugs should be washed on a regular basis by a professional who is IICRC Certified in Oriental Rugs. FAST ACTION RESTORATION has IICRC CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS and are ready to handle all your cleaning and restoration needs. One of our many specialties is cleaning and caring for Oriental Rugs. CALL US TODAY 817-447-7550
Water is the single most long-term destructive substance in the indoor environment. It can dissolve or weaken building materials, damage floors and ceilings, and can also cause mold growth if you don’t fix water damage quickly and professionally Water flood damage can happen to any home or business when you least expect it. Because water flows freely, it also has the capability to spread quickly and carry with it a wide variety of harmful pathogens and allergens. The longer it sits, the worse it gets, which is why a homeowner needs to fix water damage in a timely and proper manner. The faster the water is extracted the less damage to the building structure and contents. After a water loss occurs, it is important to have certified master technicians on site as quickly as possible in order to evaluate fully the extent of the water damage and flood restoration. It is crucial that water removal is done quickly and correctly, and that thorough drying is completed to prevent further damage and possibility of mold growth. Fast action restoration has the most reliable, efficient and professional master certified technicians in the water removal and water damage restoration business, and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, on site in 60minutes or less. When you choose Fast action restoration for your flood restoration you can expect Our IICRC Certified Master Technicians to take the following steps to reclaim your home or business. Advice you what to do to minimize the water damage until our crew arrives. Locate the areas of the structure affected by water damage by using moisture detective devices (moisture sensors, moisture meters, themohygrometers) we go a step further and use a thermal imaging camera to identify temperature and moisture behind walls to guarantee that the structure will be completely dry when we leave thus eliminating further problems down the road. Pump out freestanding water quickly, and then extract water from the flooring, carpet, padding, and upholstery. Remove carpet and padding if necessary Set up air moving and dehumidifier equipment/dry process – a much needed component of proper water damage restoration. Monitor the drying process and equipment until the premises are completely dried out. Work directly with your insurance company to process claims and return your home or business back to normal as quick as possible After work has been completed, a final walk-through will be conducted. Our state of the art restoration techniques and professionalism will insure your property is taken care of right the first time. Call 817-447-7550 Day or Night to fix water damage.