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ANGEL FIRE He was hoping the address from dispatch was wrong.
But the fears of Moreno Valley volunteer firefighter Bruce Jassmann were confirmed when he rolled up to his own home at 11 W. Coronado Road to fight a house fire, which was reported at about 4 p.m. April 1.
Jassmann did not reside in the house but was leasing it to a family. Jassmann said six tenants had been living in the home since November, and he has owned the property for the last seven years.
Its just heartbreaking, Jassmann said. When I heard the address, I said, Oh no.
The attic space that is where it started, Coss said. We werent clear who was home at the time of the fire. We got a call from a passerby saying something didnt look right at the house, so the first 911 call was someone passing.
Jassmann said he has already taken steps to deal with the damage.
Ive got the insurance working on it, and once they start going through they can start remodeling, Jassmann said. I dont think its that bad. We just need to replace some stuff. The ceiling was knocked in to check for embers or any burning. It must have been really slow because when I got there, it was just puffy smoke.
As a firefighter, Jassmann said, he always makes sure he has insurance and fire safety features in place.
Make sure your insurance is up to date, and make sure when youre building fires to be extra careful, Jassmann said. Its just a fluke situation.
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla (PRWEB) April 08, 2014
Florida Home Improvement Associates (FHA) proudly announced their newest technology: reflective roof coating. Reflective roof coating is one of many FHA products available for installation, energy savings and overall home value improvement.
Reflective roof coatings are products applied to roofs that are specifically designed to reduce solar heat. These products have a huge impact on cooling costs, reducing temperatures by as much as 80F or 45C. They contain pigments that block UV-rays, not only limiting heat but extending the roof's lifespan and maintaining the pigment and appearance of the tiles. According to the Department of Energy, residential homeowners can expect up to 22% savings with the type of coating offered by FHA.
"In South Florida especially, reflective roof coating is a major asset," said Brian Smith, CEO of Florida Home Improvement Associates. "Clients experience significant temperature reductions within the home - in a sunny or tropical environment it's must-have for your home or condo."
Reflective roof coating can improve home value and lower the electric bill due to less electricity consumption during the summer, and all year round for Florida residents. In addition to lower interior temperatures, owners investing in reflective roof coating may be making a charitable contribution to the environment.
"In big cities, reflective roofing lowers the overall temperature in the city. That means less greenhouse effect within the city overall," Smith said. "You're not just saving money on your electricity bill - the 'Green' advantages are tremendous."
Since roofs with reflective coating limit the amount of light multiplied as compared to other roofs, they may not contribute as heavily to global warming. Additional assets to applying this coating include a significant improvement in the roofs ability to fight mold, mildew and dirt. The prevents moisture and limits the expansion and contraction of the roof as it ages.
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Nearly 40 years after Grannys Attic opened at Sunrise Ridge, its members are scheduled to vote next week on moving the non-profit thrift store into town.
Grannys eight-person board is recommending that its members, who volunteer at the store and vote on policy matters, move to relocate the shop to the Vashon Market IGA shopping center. Supporters of the idea say that doing so would provide additional and better space for the cramped store and bring it to a central, more easily accessible location. It would also free members of the nonprofit to focus the stores proceeds on fulfilling health-related grants instead of on maintaining and remodeling the aging Sunrise Ridge facility.
Other Grannys members, however, say that they are being asked to make the decision far too quickly. Some believe Grannys history at Sunrise Ridge is important and that the board has not done its due diligence internally or externally, including communicating with its landlords at Sunrise Ridge, who say the news took them by surprise.
Susan Chun, the president of the Grannys board since January, acknowledged the disagreement and the magnitude of the potential transition.
It was a tough decision all the way around, she said. It has not been easy.
Questions about moving surfaced last year, Chun noted, but the idea was dismissed in part because of the sheer enormity of the task. However, as the cold and rain of winter set in, the concrete buildings with inadequate heat and leaking roofs showed their age, and the idea surfaced again in February, she said. Tim Johnson, the business manager at Grannys, was asked to determine if there were viable options for the store elsewhere on Vashon and to make a recommendation to the board. While he started the process believing Grannys should stay at its longtime home, he said he changed his mind after exploring the possibilities.
Its where the evidence led me, he said.
When it met March 17, the Grannys board considered three options, Chun said: to stay at the site and pay to fix problems at the buildings and in the parking lot, to take over ownership of the site with the Sunrise Ridge board or to relocate.
Because most Grannys board members do not want to continue paying for repairs at the site, she said one option stood out.
The only thing that made sense to the board was to look elsewhere, she said.
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No Foolin' Commerce Recommends an Advanced Home Energy Assessment before Making Major Home Improvements, Upgrades
Minnesota Department of Commerce
Before embarking on home energy improvements or remodeling, especially major projects, the Minnesota Department of Commerce strongly recommends having an advanced home energy assessment.
An assessment, or energy audit, of how your house is functioning can help you decide what needs fixing or replacing. A followup inspection after the work has been completed can help document the energy savings.
An energy assessment will identify some simple lowcost measures you can take, such as weatherstripping doors, and it can help prioritize more expensive but costeffective measures, like adding insulation and airsealing or replacing a heating system.
Analyzing the operation and interactions of the various components of the home upfront can save in the long run.
For instance, consider an energy assessment before replacing major equipment such as a furnace or boiler. Determining and addressing air leakage, insulation, and other issues can help to correctly size a new heating system and ensure that it will work as efficiently as possible.
An advanced energy assessment should include the following: A review of energy bills to help assess home performance and identify savings opportunities. A blowerdoor test to determine air leakage. Infrared scans to detect insulation levels and sources of air leaks. Efficiency and safety testing for combustion appliances. A thorough visual inspection for attic, wall, crawlspace, foundation, basement, window, door, and roof problems.
Contact your gas or electric utility to arrange an advanced energy assessment. More comprehensive assessments are available from private contractors specializing in comprehensive home performance reviews.
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TYLER, TX (KLTV) - A Tyler man who is a Vietnam veteran says is humbled by what East Texans are doing to help him. Terry Cuba has a new roof over his head, thanks to Habitat for Humanity. Cuba is one of two local veterans selected for a program that helps build and renovate U.S. veteran's homes.
Eight years ago, a tree fell on his house.
"It covered the top of the house and bent and broke a lot of shingles," Cuba said. "It messed up things."
The roof stayed covered with black plastic until Habitat for Humanity showed up this week to help.
"GAF has a grant with habitat where they'll provide shingles and labor to put a new roof on, so that was the first process that I did," said Habitat for Humanity director of construction Raimund Gideon. "I utilized those grants to get the roof back on to where water was not getting in the house."
Cuba and his family have lived in this house on Meadow Lane for the last 30 years but they fell on some hard times.
"In the 70s I went in the Marine Corps and I got a medical out of there," Cuba said. "I'm out here trying to work and raise a family."
When the roof was damaged he didn't have insurance or money to fix it.
"My wife was sick; she had cancer. I was sick myself," Cuba said. "We were struggling so God helped us make it so far, and God blessed us for this to happen."
Now the 61-year-old and his family no longer have to struggle. They'll soon have central air and heat which means they won't have to heat their house with the stove.
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A two-alarm fire at an historic Larkspur restaurant over the weekend has been attributed to an oven flue exhaust pipe near the buildings roof, officials said.
While returning from a medical call at approximately 2:50 a.m. March 15, crewmembers with the Larkspur Fire Department noticed smoke and discovered a fire roaring at the Tavern at Lark Creek, Chief Bob Sinnott said.
The crew reportedly observed smoke coming from the second floor of the Victorian building at 234 Magnolia Ave., according to Sinnott. The fire was quickly upgraded to a second alarm, and firefighters and crews from the Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Rafael, Kentfield, Mill Valley and Ross Valley departments were called to assist.
Firefighters were able to control the fire in about 90 minutes after the blaze burned portions of the buildings roof, eaves and attic areas, Sinnott said. The restaurants dining and kitchen areas also sustained significant smoke, heat and water damage.
Sinnott said the fire is believed to have originated near the oven flue as a result of heat build up. Damage estimates were not available, but the chief said the building is structurally stable and should be ready for repairs and remodeling soon.
No injuries were reported during the fire.
Sinnott credited the firefighters who spotted the blaze for their quick action in locating and attacking the blaze.
Because few people are awake at this hour, this most likely prevented a delay in receiving a report of the fire and subsequently further damage to the building, he said.
The Tavern at Lark Creek was built in the late 19th Century and served as a home for decades before it was converted into a restaurant in the 1970s.
Bay City News contributed to this report.
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LARKSPUR (CBS SF) A historic Larkspur restaurant was damaged in a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning, fire officials said.
A fire engine crew was returning from a medical call around 2:50 a.m. when crewmembers spotted smoke and found a fire burning at the Tavern at Lark Creek restaurant at 234 Magnolia Ave., according to Larkspur fire Chief Bob Sinnott.
Crews saw heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the Victorian building, according to Sinnott.
Fire personnel quickly upgraded the incident to a second alarm and crews from the Larkspur, Corte Madera, San Rafael, Kentfield, Mill Valley and Ross Valley fire departments were called to assist.
Firefighters were able to control the fire in about 90 minutes after the blaze burned portions of the buildings roof, eaves and attic areas, the chief said. The restaurants dining and kitchen areas sustained significant smoke, heat and water damage, Sinnott said.
The chief said the fire appears to have started near an oven flue exhaust pipe in an area of the buildings roof.
However, the exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
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Branchburg, NJ (PRWEB) March 14, 2014
Winters and summers have been so drastic, homes have been taking a beating with the extreme heat in the summer months and the drastic snowfall and extreme cold temperatures in the winter months. Somerville Aluminum, the areas largest full-service home remodeling and design contractor, has been fielding calls all season long from weary homeowners looking for ways to protect their homes from the harsh conditions.
Gropper indicates the number one concern this winter has been the excessive snow loads on roofs. Homeowners are concerned their roofs cannot withstand the extra weight. For their safety, he encourages the public to call a licensed and insured professional to remove ice and snow. Warning signs of roof problems include sudden roof leaks, cracks in interior walls and ceilings, noticeable sagging and even unusual sounds coming from the attic area. Check doors on the second floor bedrooms and closets in the center of the home for visible cracks in the drywall or plaster around the doorframes. These are all indications of excessive weight on the center structure of the house.
If you must remove the snow yourself, use an extendable snow rake to remove snow in narrow strips to prevent a large load of snow coming down on top of you. Never climb on the roof. Remove gutters to prevent damage or even collapse.
Freezing conditions cause ice damning, which causes water to seep into a home unable to drain through frozen gutters. As the ice thaws and freezes, ice grows on top of melting ice creating a build up with no where to go except through the roof. Gropper recommends installing Ice & Water Shield- a rubber membrane that provides an additional layer of waterproofing under shingles, which helps to prevent water infiltration and damage.
Many homeowners are also concerned with their homes feeling cold on the inside and the need to compensate by turning up their thermostats. When the weather gets this cold, siding gets cold and all components of a house gets cold. Gropper offers a few remedies for drafty homes, including vinyl siding. Todays vinyl siding offers contoured, high-performance foam insulation that fills the cavity of the siding. This new foam technology stops the thermal transfer of cold (and heat during the summer months) to the inside of the home. He also recommends replacing exterior doors with ENERGY STAR rated doors, with the latest technologies including polyurethane core filled slabs and fiberglass exterior doors that look like real wood.
Lastly, Gropper offers suggestions to minimize damage to decks. Although code requires decks to withstand a certain weight load, we have endured more snow volume this past year than ever before. Do not use salt or de-icer as it can damage the appearance. If you must shovel your deck, use a plastic shovel to avoid scratching. If you have a wood deck, you will notice rotting, chipping, warping and cracking when the snow thaws. Consider replacing your deck this spring with composite decking. Todays composite decking has the same aesthetic look as wood, however withstands the harsh temperatures and snow loads significantly better. Once you are ready to enjoy the outdoors again, simply clean a composite deck with soap and water. Be sure to do your research when choosing decking material or seek the help of a professional.
About Somerville Aluminum Go with the Pro: Located in Branchburg, NJ, Somerville Aluminum is the areas largest full service home remodeling company and has built a solid reputation for reliability, expertise and trust with core family values running through three generations of service to homeowners throughout New Jersey.
For more information, please visit their showroom at 20 County Line Road in Branchburg, visit http://www.somervillealuminum.com or call (800) 725-8401.
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LARKSPUR, Calif. -- A historic Larkspur restaurant was damaged in a two-alarm fire early Saturday morning, fire officials said.
A fire engine crew was returning from a medical call around 2:50 a.m. when crewmembers spotted smoke and found a fire burning at the Tavern at Lark Creek restaurant at 234 Magnolia Ave., according to Larkspur fire Chief Bob Sinnott.
Crews saw heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the Victorian building, according to Sinnott.
Firefighters were able to control the fire in about 90 minutes after the blaze burned portions of the building's roof, eaves and attic areas, the chief said. The restaurant's dining and kitchen areas sustained significant smoke, heat and water damage, Sinnott said.
The chief said the fire appears to have started near an oven flue exhaust pipe in an area of the building's roof. However, the exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
Damage estimates were not available but Sinnott said the building remains structurally stable and should be ready for repairs and remodeling soon.
The chief credited the firefighters who spotted the blaze for their quick action in locating and attacking the blaze.
"Because few people are awake at this hour, this most likely prevented a delay in receiving a report of the fire and subsequently further damage to the building," he said.
The Tavern at Lark Creek was built in the late 19th Century and served for decades as a home before it was converted into a restaurant in the 1970s, the fire chief said.
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Q. I have a two-story home in the Pittsburgh area that was built in 1998. In 2012, we had a new roof installed after a severe hailstorm. In December 2012, when I went into the attic to get my Christmas decorations, I noticed the entire roof on one side was damp, black and covered with mold.
I had the contractor who built the home and replaced the roof take a look at it. He acknowledged there was a humidity problem and said he believed there was too much insulation in the eaves and it should be lifted up with baffles and some removed as well. I also complained (which I had done before) that the bathroom exhaust fans should have never been vented into the attic. He told me they would correct it, vent them outside and spray the mold.
He wanted to install two power vent fans in the roof, but the entire roof has a ridge vent and a vented opening on each side of the house. I did some research myself and told him I felt there should be soffit vents for the ridge vent to work properly and that power fans usually do not work with ridge vents, so I was totally against them.
I suggested raising the insulation from the eaves and removing some, and adding soffit vents for the ridge vent to properly work. The response was: I think that may fix it. He also said he didnt believe the bathroom fans were the problem, but I maintain they are.
I have not yet been able to get them back to correct the issues, even though I was assured it would be corrected prior to this winter.
We had a freeze/thaw last week and obviously my attic was extremely damp and wet and smelled from moisture. The last two days we were 7 to 8 degrees below zero. I had a major ice buildup on the roofing nails, underside of the roof and attic walls. It is now thawing and water is dripping into a bedroom, into the attic and through the siding outside on the second floor of the home.
This has been going on since December 2012. In September 2013, the contractor told me it would be fixed before it got cold, but I am still waiting. I am to the point where I want someone else to fix the problem.
I have contacted my insurance company today and am waiting for the claims adjuster to call me, and I may sue the contractor as well.
Any suggestions on how to correct this before I am replacing the entire top of my house? Any suggestions on finding someone in my area who is an expert on attic humidity and really knows how to fix it? Any and all help is greatly appreciated.
A. There should not be any insulation in cold eaves; it can get soaking wet if ice dams form and water leaks inside the soffits, and if there are soffit vents, the insulation blocks them. The insulation should be removed and there should be full-width baffles in each rafter bay to keep an open-air space between the soffit vents and the ridge vent. There should be full-length soffit vents and no gable vents or power vents. Air circulation between soffit and ridge vents occurs naturally by thermodynamics.
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