The freezing temperatures that come with Eau Claire winters can prove detrimental to the pipes in your home. Water damage from frozen pipes can prove detrimental. It is important for homeowners to understand everything they need to know about frozen pipes and why they are so dangerous. It is also helpful to know how to […]
Continue ReadingFloodwater, a broken pipe, even the wire from fighting a fire will damage your wood furniture. Direct contact can cause changes in structure and degradation to wood can progress from slight to severe in only a few days. Solid Wood Furniture After water intrusion, first clean off any dirt and mildew. The piece should be […]
Continue ReadingIntrusive water is never welcome in your home. You risk damage to the actual structure of the home and the devastating loss of your personal possessions. You might even suffer a mold infestation due to lingering moisture. Basements are particularly vulnerable to flooding, not only from broken pipes, but from external water sources as well. […]
Continue ReadingIn life, there are a few things that cause more headaches and card swipes than they should. From lawn mowers to dishwashers, we all have that one thing in the house that just keeps giving grief. For many homeowners, it’s the washing machine. Washing machines are notorious for causing unpredictable and devastating water damage. Maybe […]
Continue ReadingThe smoke and soot that remains after the fire has been put out could cause a bigger problem than the flames did. Smoke affects rooms that the fire never reached. The odor embeds in the walls and can travel through the spaces around pipes to spread odors throughout your Chippewa Falls home. Chemically abrasive soot, […]
Continue ReadingIn life, there are a few things that cause more headaches and card swipes than they should. From lawn mowers to dishwashers, we all have that one thing in the house that just keeps giving grief. For many homeowners, it’s the washing machine. Washing machines are notorious for causing unpredictable and devastating water damage. Maybe […]
Continue ReadingWater damage is one of the last things anyone wants to deal with in their home. However, not all water damage is created equal. Certain attributes of a flood may make it much more dangerous and destructive. Below, we have listed three of the worst things about a water damage disaster so you know what […]
Continue ReadingImprove Your Home’s Natural Drainage On average, a home flooded with 9-12 Inches of water costs approximately $18,930 in repairs. The numbers show that 14,000 homeowners deal with a water leak emergency every day. If you add up carpet replacement, mold treatment, new furniture, ruined books and photographs, it is clear that any effort to […]
Continue ReadingSpring cleaning takes a different meaning in Menomonie. Yes, the sun is shining, but with rising temperatures come rising water levels, which means more flooding. Flooding can happen in a blink of an eye, and before you know it, your basement or commercial building can be completely submerged with water. Without proper cleanup, homes and […]
Continue ReadingIf you are in the market for a new-to-you house in Eau Claire that isn’t necessarily a new construction, you might have to face some water damage restoration issues. In these cases, call TRAC Solutions to give you a consultation and a good idea of what kind of timeline you are looking at for what […]
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