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 | Jan 21, 2022 | Facility Manager, Leaking Pipes, Plumbing Pipe Inspection, Plumbing Pipes, Property Management, Property Manager
Are you worried about frozen plumbing pipes this winter? As temperatures start to dip below freezing, you could be more susceptible to freezing and bursting pipes, especially if your pipes are already damaged or cracked or nearing the end of their useful lives. Lining...
by Megan Althoff | Jul 28, 2021 | Clogged Plumbing Pipe, Hydro-Jetting, Pipe Assessment, Pipe Failure, Pipe Lining, Pipe lining restoration, Pipe Restoration, Plumbing Pipe Inspection, Plumbing Pipes, Preventive Maintenance, Property Manager
How often do you think about your building’s plumbing system? If it is working as expected, you probably haven’t thought about it. If more than one of your residents has complained about a clogged shower, overflowing toilet, or slow-moving sink, you might be wondering...
by David Wiley | Apr 19, 2021 | Lead Leaching, Preventive Maintenance, Property Management
Have you ever wondered about the safety of the drinking water in your building? During the course of operating a multi-family, residential building in Chicago as a property manager, you may be faced with the question of who is responsible for ensuring the water you...
