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Brrrr Bear Lake- ARS Jobs in Rich County
Bear Lake is a hot spot in Utah and Idaho for year round recreational activities. Just up Logan Canyon from Cache Valley, Bear Lake has grown in the last few years with an influx of cabins along with year round residents. Many of the cabins in the area are used on and off throughout the year. Just like any full-time home, they are susceptible to fire and water damage, but because of length of time between use, the damage can sometimes be more prevalent because the water sits. In the last couple of weeks, we have responded to a handful of burst pipes and other water damage problems from Garden City, UT to Fish Haven, ID (all in the Bear Lake area). Right now we are currently working on a couple of cabins along with the Bear Lake State Park Marina office. There are some ways to prevent water damage in a cabin which includes turning off the main water while no one is there and using anti-freeze in the drains. Taking precautions while not using the cabin
Continue ReadingCity of Ashton, ID Town Hall Water Cleanup
The ARS Flood & Fire Cleanup Rigby, ID crew responded to some water damage due to a burst frozen pipe at the Ashton City Hall. The frozen pipe burst over the weekend leaving quite the mess for city workers to come to Monday morning. The Idaho ARS crew is working to get the city hall back to normal and in working conditions for the city workers. For more information about the flood and water damage in Ashton, ID click here.
Continue ReadingCold, Rock Springs Wyoming Lighted Christmas Parade
ARS Flood & Fire Cleanup was excited to participate in the annual Rock Springs, Wyoming Lighted Christmas Parade. Scott Mackintosh and the rest of the crew lit up the ARS Unimog and shared christmas music from the back for all the crowd to hear. This is a fun tradition that ARS hopes to participate in for years to come! Other news from the Rock Springs area: ARS has been busy taking care of homes with frozen pipes and other water damage due to the freezing weather. We encourage homeowners to prevent frozen pipes by disconnecting hoses from hose bibs, insulating hose bibs, and make sure pipes on outside walls are getting enough heat to them (if a bathroom or kitchen sink is against a
ARS Helping the Community
During the month of December, the Logan ARS office will be donating 10% of Carpet and Air Duct Cleaning revenue to The Cache Child and Family Support Center. ARS is excited to help out this great community organization. The Child and Family Support Center is a non-profit center that supports Cache Valley families by providing a child abuse shelter, 24-hour crisis respit nursery, and family therapy groups. ARS and the Child & Family Support Center would like to thank ahead of time all those who participated and helped in this great cause. For more information about the support center, click here.
Continue ReadingHow to Prevent Water Damage Due to Ice Dams
A common source of water damage that happens during the winter is due to ice dams. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof. The water that backs up behind the dam can leak into a home and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation, and other areas. To prevent an ice dam, don't heat the roof- keep it cold. That way, the snow on the roof eventually dissipates without making large amounts of meltwater. The underside of the roof deck should not exceed 30 degrees F. The best way to maintain low temperatures is by ensuring that there is adequate insulation and sealing gaps that let warm air pass into the attic from the house. The attic must also be ventilated, so that cold air is introduced into it and heated air escapes rapidly. Some remodeling contractors are under the impression that heat passing through the attic helps prevent ice dams, when just the opposite is true.&n
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