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Asbestos in Older Southern Utah Home
The older southern Utah home that you grew up has been passed down from your grandparents, to your parents and now to you and you dream of raising your own family there as well. However, many homes like this one built before the 1970’s may contain asbestos. Asbestos was used over the ages as insulation…
Read MoreMildew Odor in Southern Utah
Temperatures are rising and drying out most areas of southern Utah, however there may be residual odor from mildew that is leaving your home smelly. There are areas of your home that received more than average amounts of moisture this winter and spring, and then were left damp for long periods of time before hot…
Read MoreDefensible Space for Homes in Dry Southern Utah
As we approach a high fire season in Southern Utah caused from dry conditions and lightning, we remember stories of homes destroyed from not having defensible space. Defensible space is that area within thirty feet of your home. This area should only consist of plants that are low and not easy to catch on fire.…
Read MoreTermites in Southern Utah
One of the last thing a homeowner in Southern Utah wants to hear is the word “termites.” Termites can reap havoc on the structure of a home by eating away at the very walls that keep the home standing. With new laws in place regarding termite eradication, getting rid of them can cost a homeowner…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Sewage Damage in Basement Bathroom
If there were ever sewage backup in your Southern Utah neighborhood, one of the first places to receive damage would be your basement bathroom. Gravity takes its toll-and sewage- to the lowest levels in your home first. Toilets, sinks and bathtubs can backup leaving you with a smelly and dangerous disaster. Sewage damage can pose…
Read MoreGarage Fires from Furnaces in Southern Utah
Garage Fires are common among house fires and not foreign to Southern Utah. We may remember a garage fire that took place February 25th of this year that took place in a local hot air balloon business ran out of the home. That fire was the result of a cigarette not being extinguished properly, however…
Read MoreMortar Erosion on Southern Utah Brick Homes
Owners of brick homes in Southern Utah may worry about mortar erosion. Mortar erosion is usually caused from severe weather, however the erosion may not be due to the weather’s effect on the brick and mortar itself. Wetter than normal winters can cause the soil under and near the home to erode, inflicting strain on…
Read MorePressure Washing Southern Utah Buildings
The moisture and wind of this last cold winter has left the exterior of many Southern Utah buildings in need of a deep clean pressure washing. By using a pressure washing service, the siding of your building can be restored to looking new again. Almost any type of siding can benefit from an effective pressure…
Read MoreSouthern Utah Gas Prices
Recent reports regarding rising gas prices state that Utah still has some of the cheaper prices for gas, which makes living in Southern Utah all the more appealing. Not only are gas prices lower, cost of living in general are on the lower end compared to other states. According to ACCRA, as of the last…
Read MoreInsulated Concrete Home Building in Southern Utah
What more could you ask for when building your home in Southern Utah than for it to be strong, safe, energy efficient and quiet? Quad Lock insulated concrete forms offered by HiCaliber are extremely durable and are made to last hundreds of years. If there were ever a fire, the insulated concrete forms have a…
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