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Gutters instrumental in deterring water and mold damage

Mold Damage

Gutters are one the homes most neglected accessories, but one of the cheapest defenses against water damage, mold, mildew and problems with a home’s foundation. When gutters are not well maintained, however, rainwater and debris can collect on your roof. If the situation is not remedied quickly, water can seep through roofing materials and cause major water damage.

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Experience recent water damage? If so, mold may be lurking

Mold Damage

If your home or office building was affected by recent water damage, such as floods, you may not be done with the cleanup process even though the water may appear to be gone. Anything that got wet must be completely dried to prevent structural damage and mold.

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Smoke Alarms 101

Disaster Preparedness, Fire and Smoke Damage

Smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a fire in half. According to the National Fire Protection Association, two-third of fire-related deaths occurred in a home that did not have a smoke alarm or a working smoke alarm.

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Fire Safety in the Fall & Winter Months

Fire and Smoke Damage

The colder weather means it is time to put wood on the fireplace and turn on the heaters. Because the fall and winter months bring cause for celebrations, the risk of house fires is greater because of all the heating equipment used. In honor of the upcoming Fire Prevention Week, consider the following fire safety tips for when the weather turns cold.

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Polygon Acquires State of the Art Restoration Technology

Document Recovery

Polygon now has the most sophisticated document restoration technology of its kind in the U.S. in the form of a vacuum freeze dryer. The new vacuum freeze dryer has a capacity of up to 2,000-cubic-feet per month, a controlled drying and monitoring system to prevent over-drying and the ability to restore water damaged books and documents without any distortion or warping.

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