Posted by creed on May 10, 2011 under Indy Remodeling News, Insurance Restoration, Uncategorized | 
We at CREED Improvements want you and your family to be safe this storm season so we prepared some truth to dispel some myths about tornadoes for you. Indiana is in the path of “Tornado Alley”, a swath of states extending from the Southeast to the Plains. Although tornadoes can strike any time of year, most tornadoes form during the spring months between March and June.
Historically, the most destructive tornadoes strike in March and April. June holds the record for the most tornadoes in Indiana on any given day: 37, and for the most in a single month: 44. Both records were set in 1990, which is also the year for the most tornadoes in the state: 49. Indiana averages 20 Tornadoes a year.
Tornadoes often form in the southwest portion of thunderstorms- next to the part of the storm where heavy rain or hail is falling. If you observe large hail, you are under the most intense part of the storm. Take Cover!
We at CREED Improvements want help dispel common myths about tornadoes.
Tornado Myths
MYTH:“Tornadoes never strike big cities”
TRUTH:In the past several years, tornadoes have roared through several major cities including Miami; Nashville Tenn; and Fort Worth Texas. Despite folklore, no city or town has “Natural Protection” from a tornado.
MYTH:“Go to the Southwest Corner of your Basement”
TRUTH:Some studies suggest this might actually be the most dangerous place in your basement. If a tornado hits from the southwest, it could push debris into that area. No matter where you go, try to hide under a mattress or sturdy piece of furniture to maximize protection.
MYTH:“Opening windows will equalize air pressure and prevent an explosion”
TRUTH: Most experts agree that tornado-force winds will take care of opening the windows for you. Forget this old advice. Take cover immediately!
MYTH:Lakes, rivers, and mountains protect areas from tornadoes.
TRUTH:No place is safe from tornadoes. A tornado near Yellowstone National Park left a path of destruction up and down a 10,000 foot mountain.
MYTH:A tornado causes buildings to “explode” as the tornado passes overhead.
TRUTH:Violent winds and debris slamming into buildings cause most structural damage.
MYTH:Highway overpasses provide shelter from tornadoes
TRUTH:Take shelter in a sturdy reinforced building if at all possible. The funneling of wind through an overpass will actually increase the wind speed. Ditches, and culverts may provide limited protection from a tornado, but your risk will be greatly reduced by moving inside a strong building.
CREEDism: Things can always be replaced but your loved ones can’t, so be prepared and stay safe out there!
Posted by creed on March 17, 2010 under You Might Need CREED? |
You might recall from the 1st post I received this picture via email and the first thing that came into my mind was “You might need CREED!” paying homage to the, “you might be a redneck” jokes of course. Well you be the judge!
Leaky drain and you’re out of duct tape? Why not use electrical tape? NOT!!!!
I hope your laughing because we were when we saw this! For me it was tears running down the face laughing but believe it or not this sorta stuff really happens.
This is definitely how NOT to do this! If you see this in your house, a friends house or anyone you love’s house PLEASE tell them “You Might Need CREED!” This has to be an entry into the Darwin awards for home improvement. I hope you get a laugh out of these and please share these posts with your friends.
On the serious side this type of repair quality can cause the growth of mold which can effect your health. Doing this job right might have cost another $50 in materials and maybe a few extra hours of labor but what is your health worth? If you don’t call us please call someone.
Spring is almost here and I’m sure you are busy planning your spring projects. If we can help with your repairs, remodeling projects inside or outside, or your insurance restoration needs please give us a call at (317) 626-1177
Posted by creed on March 11, 2010 under You Might Need CREED? |
So I received this picture via email from a friend in California yesterday and the first thing that came into my brain was “You might need CREED” paying homage to the you might be a redneck jokes of course. Well you be the judge!
Do ya think there's room for another wire?
This is definately how NOT to do this! If you see this in your house, a friends house or anyones house PLEASE tell them “You Might Need CREED!” This has to be an entry into the darwin awards for home improvement. I hope you get a laugh out of these like I do. Please share these posts with your friends as well.
On a serious side this can start a fire. Doing this job right might have cost another $50 in materials and a few extra hours of labor but what is your life worth? If you don’t call us please call someone!
Spring is almost here and I am sure you are busy planning your spring projects. If we can help with your projects, repairs, remodeling, or insurance restoration needs please give us a call at (317) 626-1177
Posted by creed on December 29, 2009 under Insurance Restoration |
We can handle fire restoration, mold remediation, and water damage restoration or dry out as it is sometimes called. We will feature from time to time stories that have happened to our customers that we have witnessed etc… The names will be changed to protect the innocent of course!
When naturally occurring event s (storms) happens to you what you need is an organization not a company. I say organization because what you need is a coordinated group of professionals that have been through what you are experiencing numerous times and have been successful in restoring their clients back to where they were before the event happened. When selecting a restoration company if you go with the lowest bidder you will get what you paid for. There will always be someone who will do it for less. It might be the quality that suffers and or the warranty or the that the warranty isn’t there. What you want is to get back to where you were not less than where you were? Right? When it comes down to this decision your insurance company knows how much it will cost to restore it. Insurance companies aren’t notorious for over paying. Look for a contractor that uses Exactimate (if you ask them and they hesitate they don’t use it) Exactimate is a software program designed by State Farm to standardize the cost of restoration work. When your contractor uses Exactimate your insurance adjustor will know the price is right and wont be able to try and low ball the claim amount. Wait that would never happen?? What am I thinking! We hope you never have a need for insurance restoration work but if this unfortunate thing happens to you please give us a call. We will work tirelessly to get you back to where you belong.
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