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Saturday, April 23, 2011
All In A Days Work - Sometimes It Just Needs To Get Done The Same Day.
One of the things we have found in working at apartment communities in the Sacramento area is that you don't always get the luxury of finishing on the second day. Sometimes it is because there is a "move-in" tomorrow, or the storm is coming. Usually it is because a situation comes up unexpectantly which requires immediate attention, and the repair has opened up the unit to the outside.
For example, we discovered this while rebuilding a deck in a Sacramento apartment community. The upstairs deck, which serviced two upstairs units, needed to be demolitioned and rebuilt with new material the same day. The tenants had no way of getting to their unit until the job was completed.
How's that for pressure? Nobody is happy if they come home and can't get in their own home. But it gets done, we enjoy the challange.
Labels:
apartment,
deck,
demolition,
general contractor,
repair,
sacramento,
trex,
Tromler Construction
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Rip Out The Rotted Wood And Rebuild
When faced with a bunch of dry rot repairs, property owner too often want to hold off on making the necessary repairs. The cost of the work, the inconvenience to the property, and the mess of tearing things open are all valid concerns. Putting off the work may not be the best choice.
Getting rid of the dry rot and water damaged wood will do several things.
- Add value to the property. The building will look better to a buyer or tenant.
- Eliminate a growing problem, the problem will only get worse. Check out this video of water damage that was left untreated for four years.
- Peace of mind. Knowing that the moisture issue is taken care of will ease the mind.
Using an experienced contractor to do the work has its benefits. Experience in controlling dust and debris on the job site, protective barriers, and proper disposal of debris from the site are all recommended in the proper completion of this sort of work.
The important thing is to move forward. Get the ball rolling before the moisture issue gets much greater.
Labels:
apartment,
decay,
dry rot,
general contractor,
Placerville,
water damage
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Exterior Dry Rot In Upper Redwood Deck And Framing
The underside of a deck can tell you about the condition of your deck boards. If the deck framing is rotting, chances are the deck is bad also. Most owners have no idea how bad the moisture problem has gotten until the deck has failed. If the decking is soft to the foot, there is a danger of "stepping through" the wood.
The advantage of a second story deck is that you can easily see the underside framing members. The deck in the pictures shows how dry rot has destroyed the structural strength of the deck. It was removed and replaced before the new decking was installed.
If you are unsure about the condition of your deck, ask a qualified general contractor in your area to help evaluate the condition. Most contractors will do this free of charge.
Placerville general contractor working in Sacramento, Ca
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Completely Rotted Wood Posts, and Framing in Sacramento, Ca
Saw this wood framed patio wall that is covered with vinyl siding today. The siding no longer has anything to hold it up because of moisture, and water damage. The Sacramento property is in need of repair, the problem will only get worse. Often times the vinyl siding hides any dry rot or water damage until it is too late. The vinyl siding will last forever, it takes something like this before the moisture problem can be seen.
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Labels:
apartment,
decay,
dry rot,
siding,
Tromler Construction,
vinyl,
water damage
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