Water damage in basements is a pervasive issue that can lead to costly repairs and health hazards if not addressed promptly. At Winmar Kootenay, we understand the importance of identifying the root causes of basement water damage to effectively mitigate and prevent future incidents. We focus not only on the resultant damages, but also work […]
WINMAR Property Restoration is a leading provider of water damage restoration services, and we understand the importance of addressing water damage as soon as possible. Certain species of mold can grow in; therefore, the longer water damage goes un-mitigated, the greater the chance of the remediation being more costly and disruptive. Here are five reasons […]
Introduction If you were to remove the roof of an imaginary home, turn it upside down and shake it, most items that fall out are considered contents. Examples include: Furniture Artwork Clothing Utensils / kitchenware Computers TVs Did you know that many contents that are affected by smoke and soot can be fully restored? While […]
Introduction WINMAR® Kootenay restores properties after many different types of property loss, however, fires are often the most devastating financially, physically, and emotionally. When a structure is affected by direct fire damage, it not only causes physical damage to the surrounding building materials, but the smoke generated by the combustion process travels throughout the structure […]
Every spring when the days warm and the ground thaws, WINMAR® Kootenay begins responding to calls of flooded basements, foundation crack repairs, and overland flooding mitigation. During this seasonal transition to warmer weather, bodies of water begin to reach capacity and the groundwater table becomes saturated. Add into the mix your typical spring rainstorm with […]
What is dry ice blasting? Dry ice is used by WINMAR® Kootenay to safely remove contamination or unwanted coatings from surfaces. Forms of contamination may include fire soot, mold root staining, graffiti, grease, rust, etc.) When the rice-sized dry ice pellets are blasted against a surface, they disintegrate and change to carbon dioxide gas through […]
