OneVoice Newsletter February Issue 002 - 2023
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FIRSTSERVICE<br />
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE<br />
Handling Ice Dams: A Quick Guide for<br />
Property Managers<br />
One of the most common roofing issues that a<br />
property manager hears in wintertime is about<br />
leaking inside the home. Sometimes this<br />
indicates there’s a problem with the roof, but<br />
frequently the roof itself is sound but a buildup of<br />
ice, called an ice dam, is causing water to back up<br />
inside the home. Persistent leaks can cause the<br />
insulation to be damaged, mold to form in the<br />
house and walls to buckle. The manager will need<br />
to work with a contractor like FirstService<br />
Construction and Maintenance (FSCM) to<br />
diagnose how the ice dam was created, how to<br />
treat it and how to prevent it from occurring next<br />
time.<br />
What causes an ice dam?<br />
Poor insulation<br />
Freeze/thaw cycles<br />
Uneven roof temperatures<br />
How can ice dams be prevented?<br />
The first step is to diagnose how the dam was<br />
created. A contractor will look for hot spots on the<br />
roof that are not naturally occurring. If you need<br />
help with this process FSCM is here to help solve<br />
this common yet dangerous occurrence. Contact<br />
a member of our team today!<br />
Read the full article here!<br />
fsresidential.com/illinois<br />
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NEED EVICTION HELP?<br />
FSCM is familiar with the eviction process in many<br />
surrounding counties. We meet the Sheriff at the<br />
residence at a designated date/time. Move all items<br />
to the driveway and change the locks. We return the<br />
following day to remove and dispose of items that<br />
have been left. In the event the HO wants to pay, we<br />
remain in contact with the PM/attorney and the<br />
sheriff will let us know when the attorney's office<br />
has received the payment, at which point we stop<br />
the eviction process. We also winterize when<br />
necessary. In addition, we can usually make the unit<br />
rental ready. We also send a Summary Report with<br />
pictures and invoice to the property manager.<br />
Contact<br />
Elise Mallon<br />
elise.mallon@fsresidential.com<br />
Shannon Skeekls<br />
shannon.skeels@fsresidential.com<br />
Making a difference. Every day.
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