If you are having issues with your sinking foundation, it is important to call a foundation repair contractor right away. This way, you can ensure that the damage is repaired before it gets worse.
Restore Oakland is a center for restorative justice and economic empowerment, led by Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. DJDS designed the project from site selection through construction.
Water Damage Restoration in Oakland CA
Water damage restoration is a multi-step process that typically includes inspection and assessment, extraction, dehumidification, cleaning and sanitization, and repair and reconstruction. During the inspection, specialists assess the extent of the damage using moisture detectors and hygrometers to identify wet porous materials like carpet, gypsum board, fiber-fill insulation, and Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU). They then classify the level of water contamination by category and severity.
The water removal phase usually involves a combination of commercial-grade truck-mounted extractors and portable pumps. They will remove any standing water and dry materials as quickly as possible to avoid any long-term damage.
After the water is removed, specialists dehumidify and clean the affected areas with special cleaning agents. This can include sanitizing and disinfecting any contaminated materials, removing mold, and cutting out and disposing of drywall. Finally, specialists repair and replace any damaged or destroyed materials. They may also use antimicrobials to prevent future mold growth. The best property restoration professionals will follow IICRC standards to ensure that the work is done correctly.
Mold Remediation
Mold is a microscopic organism that thrives wherever there’s moisture and organic material. It is an essential part of nature and helps break down dead leaves, plant and animal material and recycle nutrients to the soil. However, it can be destructive if it grows in the wrong places.
Mold spores spread through air and can also enter your home on clothing or pets. When they hit a damp surface they begin to grow into colonies, often with a musty odor. These colonies can contaminate porous materials and cause damage to structural components of the building. The first step in mold remediation is to identify the source of the moisture.
Visible residential mold at a concentration that may be hazardous to occupants is covered by the California housing code and can be cited by local codes enforcement. Super Lawyers connects tenants with lawyers who are familiar with the landlord responsibilities and tenant rights when it comes to toxic mold in apartments.
Tooth Repair
Tooth damage, including cracked or chipped teeth, often results from a lack of good dental hygiene. Our cosmetic dentists repair these problems by improving their appearance and restoring their strength.
A tooth filling covers a damaged or decayed area of a tooth with restorative material that is colored to match the original tooth structure. The dental filling can also help prevent further damage by preventing bacteria from gaining access to the weakened tooth.
Besides tooth fillings, your Oakland dentist can also use bonding to restore the beauty of teeth that have minor chips and cracks. The procedure is non-invasive and the restorations are reversible, so you can change them in the future.
A tooth implant is a great way to replace missing teeth in your smile. This restoration will prevent your jaw bones from deteriorating and reduce the risk of losing other teeth in the future. It can also help you avoid the drawbacks of dentures, like the need for adhesives or accidental slips.
Veneers
Veneers are thin pieces of porcelain or composite material bonded to the front surfaces of your teeth to improve their appearance. They are a conservative alternative to dental crowns and can mask undesirable defects such as chips, cracks, gaps, stains or mismatched sizing. They also add a whiter, brighter aesthetic to your smile and are stain resistant so they won’t yellow with time.
Lumineers are ultra-thin veneers that require little to no tooth preparation and don’t involve drilling or anesthesia. They are made from a translucent porcelain that is color matched to your natural teeth so they will look completely natural. They also reflect light like your natural teeth for a beautiful, flawless finish.
We will evaluate your teeth & determine which veneers are the best fit for you. Before bonding, we will provide temporary veneers so you can test the fit and appearance of the final prosthetics – ensuring that they look great & feel comfortable in your mouth.