Vacant School Mold: Managing Summer Humidity
Schools closed for summer? HVAC setback causes mold. Learn how to manage humidity in vacant educational facilities to prevent ‘Summer Mold’.
Condo Water Damage and Insurance: Who Pays When the Leak Comes from Upstairs?
When water damage in a condo comes from another unit, figuring out who pays can get complicated fast. Here’s how Texas condo insurance policies divide responsibility between unit owners and the HOA.
Commercial ‘Betterments and Improvements’: Who Insures the Build-Out?
Tenant or Landlord? Who pays when the office floods? Learn how ‘Betterments and Improvements’ clauses define coverage for build-outs.
Elevator Pit Water & Oil: The Environmental Compliance Trap
Water in the elevator pit? It’s mixed with hydraulic oil. Learn why pumping it out is illegal without separation and how to waterproof the pit.
Post-Tension Cable Corrosion: The Hidden Slab Killer
That rusty cable sticking out of your Houston slab is a post-tension tendon — and corrosion means your foundation is losing structural support. Learn the warning signs, why Houston’s soil makes PT cables fail faster, and what a forensic engineer looks for before it becomes a catastrophic slab failure.
Extra Expense Coverage: Keeping Your Business Open
Business damaged? ‘Extra Expense’ coverage pays for temporary locations and rush shipping. Learn how to use it to stay open.
Why Grease Fires Smell Worse: Protein Residue
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What Insurance Adjusters Leave Out of Your Repair Estimate (and How to Catch It)
Insurance adjusters regularly leave items out of repair estimates — sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Learn the most common omissions and how to make sure your scope covers everything you’re owed.
Candle Soot vs. Fire Soot: Why They Leave Different Stains and Require Different Fixes
Candle soot is oily and sticks to surfaces differently than fire soot — and cleaning one the wrong way makes it worse. Learn what sets them apart so you don’t cause more damage trying to clean up.
The ‘Wrong Side’ Vapor Barrier: Mold in Houston Walls
Mold inside your walls? You might have a ‘Wrong Side’ vapor barrier. Learn why vinyl wallpaper and poly sheeting cause rot in hot climates.