Why Frozen Pipe is a Problem Water has some very unique characteristics; one of those is that it expands in cold weather. Since there is very little room in a pipe to support the expansion, the pressure of the expanding water can burst the pipe causing the potential for a major water leak. Reliable Contractor…
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So You Wanted To Know: Crawl Space Encapsulation So you wanted to learn about crawl space encapsulation? Well read on! Crawl Spaces are typically vented to remove moisture through evaporation; groundwater, rainwater, and condensate enter the crawl space and, under the right conditions, eventually dry and waft out the vents. It’s a fairly effective way…
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Reliable Contractor Services aka Reliable Basement and Drain, LLC has certainly made its way into people’s homes providing mold removal in Northeast Ohio since 1999. Many people still don’t fully understand the health hazards of fungal exposure. The term toxic mold is somewhat misleading as it exudes an idea that certain molds are toxic, when…
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Own a small business? Have an older or disabled individual living at home? ADA bathroom requirements affect every small business with a brick-and-mortar retail space. Since passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, business owners are required to adapt their physical structures in order to meet the needs of millions of Americans with disabilities.…
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Pictured above a new technology example: Thermal Imaging camera help detect water leaks and pipe locations in walls and floors. It can also be used to detect leaking shower trays, leaking veranda membranes, rising damp, building heat lose around windows and doors. What can you expect from the plumbing industry in today’s world!? Today’s Plumbing…
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Things you can’t flush facts from Reliable Contractor Services, a firm offering plumbing, drainage and foundation waterproofing services in Northeast Ohio. When you use your toilet, shower, washing machine or dishwasher, wastewater leaves your home through pipes that connect to the city sewer system. If your toilet is clogged in the Northeast Ohio call the…
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In cold weather months, you need to monitor all the installations and appliances in your home that use water, particularly during the dead of winter when it is unbearably cold. Places like your water heater, your plumbing, and your sump pump all need to be watched so that they are not frozen during some of…
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Water Filtration Systems: Facts From Reliable Contractor Services, the experts in the Cleveland OH area.When trying to tackle the subject of water filters, you can find a lot of information about many different products on the Internet. Narrowing down the list of choices can be a lot easier if you know a few things about…
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Trenchless Pipe Pulling Replacement Technologies One day trenchless sewer repair. The option could be yours! A new pipe is pulled through the old pipe using hydraulic machinery, completely replacing the old/broken pipe. Can be used on pipes from 2” to 36” (has been used up to 48”). HDPE and MDPE are the most common replacement…
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Potholing and daylighting are terms used to describe the excavating of utilities using vacuum excavation. This method of no-dig excavation is used to find underground utilities in either vertical or horizontal locations and to safely expose without risk of damage compared to traditional backhoe excavation. Potholing is not to be confused with pole and piling…
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