by David Wiley | Aug 23, 2022 | Pipe Assessment
Do you have copper pipes in your Chicago building? Copper pipes were and are a popular choice due to their versatility, resistance to corrosion, and anti-bacterial properties. While they have a lot of positives, including their expected 50+ year lifespan, they also...
by David Wiley | May 23, 2022 | Corroded Pipes, Facility Manager, Legionella, Property Management
How much do you know about legionnaires’ disease? Legionnaires’ disease causes Legionella, which can lead to pneumonia. It is a type of bacteria that lives and grows in warm water and is responsible for also causing Pontiac Fever. Collectively, both of these...
by David Wiley | Feb 28, 2022 | Pipe Failure, Pipe Lining, Property Management
Have you recently received a plumbing pipe assessment? Plumbing pipe assessments involve inspecting your pipes in order to determine their age, the number of years left in their expected life, and if there are any current plumbing problems. After getting one of these...
by David Wiley | Dec 21, 2020 | Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Pipes, Property Management
Do you know how you’d handle a plumbing emergency in your condo, apartment building or multi-family housing complex? When you have a plumbing emergency, knowing what to do and how to pay for it can expedite the repair process because you already know who to call...
by David Wiley | Aug 27, 2020 | Pipe Assessment, Pipe Restoration
What’s the last time you thought about how your potable water gets to the top floor of your Chicago highrise building? If you’re like most people, you’ve never thought about it. You turn on a tap or start the washer, and the water simply flows. The truth is that it’s...