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Ice dams are a common destructive roofing dilemma materializing during the winter months. Typically roofing concerns arise when snow melts, runs down a rooftop and refreezes near the edges. As a rule ice dams are created by having a warm attic space resulting in a combination of poor attic and roof ventilation. Ice damming can cause extensive damage to your roof, gutters, insulation and interior ice walls therefore it is imperative one learns how to prevent such.

Fortunately, a house fire is not something that everyone has experienced in their lifetime. Unfortunately, most do not realize that house fires are more common than people think. According to The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) there are more than 360,000 home structure fires each year, resulting in about $6-8 billion dollars in damage.

Residential and commercial disasters can be devastating and no homeowner or business proprietor wants to experience the stress and loss that comes with it. The anxiety and dread that can follow a tragic event hitting your home or place of business can be catastrophic. Naturally those affected by such a calamity will rush to call a general contractor to fix the aforementioned disaster. While this might be an important first step in fixing the issue, one should come to understand and know the difference between a general contractor and a restoration contractor.

On the first day of Christmas, restoration was given to thee:

If you’ve recently experienced serious property loss due to a fire or flood, dealing with the aftermath of the incident can be rather overwhelming. Your home and possessions have been more than just materialistic items to you, as their cherished values are immeasurable. As one experiences the initial sense of shock and loss, it is crucial to make important decisions at this time ― even though one may feel the least capable of doing so.

Discovering that you have mold inside your home can be a stressful experience which can leave many homeowners feeling overwhelmed, feeling uneasy, and even disgusted. But what most people don’t realize is that it is incredibly easy for mold to start to grow inside your home without your knowledge. 

Cornerstone Appraisal & Restoration was instrumental in the reconstruction of the Station 100 Plainsboro Rescue Squad, Plainsboro, NJ, supplying construction materials and contributing a spectrum of construction services on the show, “George to the Rescue” starring George Oliphant.