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Rolling Pin Pastry and Gerth Meats Part 1 by Jeff

 

On January 29th, 2010 at 11:00pm, the Colerain Township sky was glowing from a fire which started as a result of an electrical short in a long time business, The Rolling Pin Pastry Company. As a result of this blaze, Clarke Contractors was immediately called in to perform emergency board ups on the Rolling Pin Pastry Company and the neighboring business, Gerth Meats.

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8 Easy Steps to Control the Odor after a Fire by Jeff

After a fire, one of the first issues that come’s to everyone’s attention is the odor. Here are 8 easy steps to follow to help eliminate the odor.

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Prevent Fire Damage in the Kitchen by Brian

Year after year the amount of fires and burns that start in the kitchen makes it the most dangerous area in your home. There are many hazards that can cause burns and unintentional fires. Some simple practices you can follow will make your kitchen hazard free.

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Ice Blasting is Ideal for Fire Damage by Matt

WHY DRY ICE BLASTING?
Dry ice blasting is similar to sand blasting, plastic bead blasting, or soda blasting where a medium is accelerated in a pressurized air stream to impact a surface to be cleaned or prepared. But that’s where the similarity ends.

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Damage to Structural Framing Member by Jason

When is it recommended to repair versus replace?
Clarke Contractors, Inc. takes several calls each year that involve damage to structural members. Trees, vehicles, fire and lightning are all causes to structural
damage. Most cases we see involve cracking, breaking, or burnt members. Trusses joist and wall framing often need repair or replacement. When is it recommended to repair versus replace?