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ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration (2006) ANSI/IICRC S500-2006 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration is a procedural standard. It is...
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If you’ve lived in any cold climate region you’ve observed ice dams where melted snow refroze at the lower edge of roofs. While admiring the classic beauty of icicle formations hanging off of roof...
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Ten Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Mold Serious Mold Needs Serious Solution Some potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma,...
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Mold? Leaky Roof? Obama Administration Says All Americans Must Have ‘Healthy Housing’ February 8, 2013 By Susan Jones Peeling lead paint is one of the hazards the Obama’s administration’s new...
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