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Erez Gilad

Owner
Reactic Restoration

Erez Gilad: Around the World

RICHMOND — When it comes to removing an in-home mold infestation, proper procedure is critical, not only to ensure a thorough job but also to avoid further contamination. That’s why, if you have a substantial mold problem in your home, your best bet is to call a remediation professional. The first thing a mold remediation company will do is contain the affected area by putting up plastic, which will keep mold spores from escaping while the work is taking place. In addition to being sealed, the work area is put under negative pressure to capture any airborne spores or particles that alight during the course of the job. Of course, while it’s important to contain the work space, Read more

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Corey Haney

Field Supervisor
Statcomm Inc.

Corey Haney: Playing it Safe

MOUNTAIN VIEW — When it comes to fire safety, even small steps can potentially save your life. Here are a couple of basic fire safety tips for your home: 1. Test fire safety equipment. The simplest way to reduce fire risks in your home is to regularly test and inspect all fire safety equipment. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and fire extinguishers, both of which should be tested monthly and replaced by their respective expiration dates. If you have older, battery-powered smoke alarms, be sure to replace the batteries one to two times per year. Newer smoke alarms have built-in 10-year batteries, so you don’t need to replace the batteries—just test the units every month and replace them at the 10-year mark. Read more

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Shane Ragan

Project Manager
McLean & Williams, Inc.

Shane Ragan: Tapping the Wellspring

If you own a groundwater system, it's a good idea to actively monitor its performance.

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Roberto Ramos

A Ramos Construction, Inc.

Roberto Ramos: Taking the Plunge

BRENTWOOD — Is your family outgrowing your current home? A great way to expand your living space without relocating is to build a home addition. However, adding on to your home is no small feat, and it requires careful execution in order to avoid problems in the future. Here are three crucial considerations for a home addition: 1. Foundation Adding horizontal square footage to a home requires an expansion of its foundation. To do this, a construction team will drill holes into the existing foundation and insert rebar. The rebar should extend 32 to 36 inches out from the existing foundation. When the concrete is poured for the new foundation, the rebar will tie it to the existing one, Read more

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Charlie Judson

President
Weeks Drilling & Pump Company

Charlie Judson: A Life Well Spent

SEBASTOPOL — When it comes to drilling a well, proper placement is key. There are several factors that go into determining well placement, including the following: Setbacks A setback is the municipally mandated distance between a structure or installation (such as a building or well) and existing infrastructural features like roads, utility equipment, and property lines. When it comes to wells, most counties require a 100-foot setback from septic systems and a 5- or 10-foot setback from property lines. When choosing your well site, you’ll need to work with the county or city to ensure your installation complies with all required setbacks. Access Since well drilling requires large equipment, Read more

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Reactic Restoration
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Statcomm Inc.
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Project Manager
McLean & Williams, Inc.
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Roberto Ramos
A Ramos Construction, Inc.

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