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College Bowl Mania
01/102012
What an unbelievable game last night! After a close race for the winner, Josh from Cook, Downing…
College Bowl Mania
01/052012
With four games left, anyone could win the contest! There are still four contestants in the lead…
College Bowl Mania Update
01/032012
Josh Underwood (Cook, Downing & Underwood), Ted Strode (Ky Farm Bureau), David Wiseman (Van Meter Insurance) and…
PDR College Bowl Mania
12/292011
Update: Ben of Van Meter Insurance is in the lead with 10 out of 12 correct. There…
PDR&R College Bowl Mania 2011-12
Fax in your pick sheet to us at 270-781-3925
12/162011
The person to have the most correct winning teams wins a $100 Gift Certificate. In the event…
College Bowl Mania
What an unbelievable game last night! After a close race for the winner, Josh from Cook, Downing & Underwood of Glasgow came out ahead. Josh had 27 out of 36 correct picks. He chose the Crimson Tide to beat the Tigers-which gave him the win! Congratulations, Josh! Daniel from Kentucky Farm Bureau claims office was a close second with 26 out of 36 correct picks.
The PDR Blog
02/15/2012
02/07/2012
Every visitor who comes to your site will be looking for different things, and the types of content which are…
01/10/2012
Are you “fingertipready” for South Central Kentucky’s next major storm? Paul DavisRestoration/Emergency Services of Bowling Green is here to help…
12/14/2011
GREAT LAKES, OHIO VALLEY REGION /Follow These Home Safety Tips Before You Deck the HallsThe season of good cheer is…
12/01/2011
Watch for the 2011-2012 PDR College Bowl Mania Contest! The final teams will be picked this weekend and pick sheets…
09/09/2011
Every year, Paul Davis Restoration of Bowling Green participates in National Preparedness Month in September to spread the word to…
Weather Disasters: 10 Ridiculously Unprepared Homes – Would Yours Make the List? When you become comfortable in a home over a period of years, sometimes you can become blind to the structural fixes it needs. The experts at Paul Davis Restoration/Emergency Services of South Central Kentucky have seen how floods, windstorms, wildfires and other weather disasters can unfortunately leave even the most sturdily built home in a pile of rubble. Through our years of service restoring homes and personal property, we know that a house that’s unprepared or constructed with the wrong materials for any given region can be seriously damaged by an event that leaves other structures unscathed. Here are pictures of 10 houses that will be in big trouble when the next storm hits. 1. Rain, Rain, Go Away The gutters in this home in Antioch, Virginia, aren’t just clogged with a few leaves and twigs. They’re supporting an entire ecosystem! When gutters are stopped up, a heavy rainstorm can hurt a house from top to bottom. Rain may seep in under the eaves, rotting the wood fascia. It can also pour directly onto the ground around the house, leading to foundation issues. Mold, insect infestation, flooded basements and more can result from this type of clogged gutter. http://www.flickr.com/photos/artdrauglis/3849505103/ Photo credit: Flickr 2. Blow Me Away A falling tree limb struck this house in Salt Lake City, Utah (a common event during weather disasters). Any time shingles are worn and torn, they become much easier for the wind to lift off. You can see why it needs to have the roof restored before the next windstorm. There may also be hidden damage to the substructure or underlayment of the roof. Putting new shingles on without ensuring that all the other problems are fixed is like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. http://www.flickr.com/photos/deltamike/204302921/ Photo credit: Flickr 3. Fire and Water Disaster is literally raining down on this residence that appears to be a victim of a house fire. The fact that it was left un-restored means it’ll be vulnerable to rainstorm damage. In the meantime, insulation in the walls that was soaked during efforts to extinguish the fire is probably festering with mold. Even worse, the house is directly joined to the neighboring structure! If the damaged house leaks or floods, this could potentially lead to problems for the adjacent dwelling. You should look at any attached structures on your property as part of your house. If they are vulnerable to infiltration by water, the rest of your home is also at risk. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlevine/87841928/ Photo credit: Flickr 4. All Hail the Tile Roof Ah, the tile roof. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean and oh-so-dreamy blue skies. However, a roof like this on a home in states like Kansas and Texas can leave some homeowners very unprepared when hailstorms hit. Tile doesn’t respond well to sharp impacts and can easily crack under pressure from hail stones. The Midwest is particularly prone to severe hail. Storms regularly cause hundreds of millions in property damage every year. Any type of roof should be inspected after a heavy hail storm – but you can expect a less extensive insurance claim if your shingles are rated for hail resistance. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7147684@N03/543564835/ Photo credit: Flickr 5. Light It Up This old-fashioned straw roof would go up like a matchstick if a wildfire blew through town! Modern homes obviously don’t have thatch roofs. However, not all shingle materials are equally fire resistant. If you live in an area like the west coast that’s prone to wildfires, you should choose a ‘class A’ fire resistant roofing material. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shibuya246/5106627299/ Photo credit: Flickr 6. Ice, Ice, Baby This house in New England wasn’t equipped to prevent ice buildup during a recent snowstorm. The ice dam above the gutters could allow moisture to seep in under the shingles since proper drainage is inhibited. This type of roof leak can lead to rotting wood and mold-infested insulation. The problem is likely to get worse with each subsequent blizzard if it’s not addressed. If you’ve let a winter go by without checking the integrity of your roof, eaves, and gutters, inspect them soon! http://www.flickr.com/photos/misssage/3128629886/ 7. Don’t Let the Rain Come Down This skylight is quaint, but it’s obviously not leak proof. You can see the stains from previous water penetration along one corner. It’s ripe for another soaking with the next rainstorm. This old-style skylight has a flat surface and is designed to open – two features that aren’t actually needed and make the design much more prone to leaking. New, domed models that maximize light through refraction while allowing rain to run off onto the roof make more sense. No matter what type of skylight you have, you should check the flashing around it at least once a year to make sure there’s no chance of water getting in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/12099014@N03/5541318125/ 8. Does Anyone Have Noah on Speed Dial? Basements are a fairly common house feature in northern areas of the U.S. They can be very useful for storage or an extra room (it’s the ideal spot for a “man cave”). But the basement in this photo shows you one common problem that can leave a home very unprepared for flooding. Imagine what’s going to happen down in this basement when snowmelt brings spring floods! Cracks like this are a sign of foundation problems that will only get worse with time – leaving a home vulnerable to cracked walls, busted plumbing, and worse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/buymelunch/4024807886/ 9. We Have Achieved Liftoff Check out the flimsy corrugated roof on this house on stilts! Fortunately, this residence is located in the UK. If it was in Oklahoma, we can just see the entire roof being peeled off in a single swipe by a tornado. If the house was along the West Coast and a mudslide hit, the weight of the soil would probably snap those stilts like toothpicks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndunster/57531562/ 10. Knock Me Over with a Feather What can we even say about this sad shack in Ontario, California? We’re afraid that even a slight breeze might cause it to completely collapse! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobolink/5708424710/ Photo credit: Flickr Do you have a ridiculously unprepared home in your neighborhood? Send us an image! bowl@pdr-usa.net
02/15/2012
8 Surprising Lifesavers in a Windstorm A Surprising Checklist of Things You’ll Need for a Windstorm You’ve seen the way blockbuster movies present a windstorm (whether straight-line winds, tornado, or hurricane). The lesson from Hollywood? If you don’t own an underground storage cellar, you’re going to end up flying through the air and swallowed up by a big, dark cloud. But forget the silver screen – Paul Davis of Bowling Green has seen the aftermath of real storms, right in our area. We’ve experienced the true-life heartbreaking stories…and have proudly helped families restore their property after they’ve thought there was no way to repair the damage. In the process of helping property owners recover after a windstorm, we’ve also learned about some other surprising lifesavers that can protect Kentuckians and your property from a windstorm. Here are 8 tips we hope can help you. 1. Your Door Wind pressure can rip your home open at its weakest points. You may think the most likely points of damage are the windows, but doors are also vulnerable. Doors manufactured before 1994 aren’t usually rated for pressure. Consider replacing your exterior doors with newer models that are code approved for both wind pressure and debris impact. Have them installed to open outward rather than inward. 2. Wooden Furniture A sturdy, solid piece of wooden furniture can be your best friend during a tornado or hurricane. As part of your emergency preparedness plan, think about which table, desk, or workbench you can easily move to the safest part of your house such as the bathroom or closet (make sure the furniture fits through the door). When you hide under this piece of furniture, you will have an extra shield against falling debris – including heavy pieces like roofing materials or tree branches. 3. Mulch Gravel and rock are lovely choices for landscaping. But they can easily become deadly projectiles in high winds. They can break your windows and cause shrapnel-like damage to the human body. If you live in an area that is prone to windstorms, use materials like wood mulch instead of gravel in your flowerbeds. Choose to pave your driveway with concrete instead of pebbles. And remember, any play or lawn care equipment not secured in your yard (swing set, trampoline, lawnmower, etc.) can turn into a large, heavy missile during high winds. If there’s a storm warning in the [Ohio] area, move whatever you can from your yard safely into the garage. 4. Trimmed Hedges Speaking of power lines, you can decrease your risk of electric shock by making sure the city is doing its job. Anytime you see vegetation and trees growing into the utility lines near your home, give the city a call to report this unsafe condition. When they cut back vegetation, this reduces the risk that you will step outside after a windstorm and find that downed power lines are energizing the puddles of rainwater and sleet around your home. 5. Duct Tape (Duck Tape) Don’t laugh! This adhesive really is very useful during and after a windstorm. Securing windows with duct tape does little to improve protection from broken glass (boarding up your windows is ideal). But it can be helpful for other last minute safety adjustments since this tape is strong and waterproof. You could use it to help keep smaller items in place should the roof blow off during a hurricane or tornado. For example, you might tape extra emergency-preparedness supplies and tools to the underside of heavy pieces of furniture. Duct tape can also help prevent water leaks around windows and doors from wind driven rain. You can use tape to secure blankets around windows and doors to help stay warm when the power goes out when a windstorm is accompanied by a blizzard. 6. A Whistle If you get trapped under debris when structures collapse in a tornado or hurricane, blowing a whistle may save your life. The sound will travel farther than your voice with far less effort. A loud whistle can sometimes be heard through solid structures. A safety whistle will get the attention of rescuers faster and save you from losing your voice from shouting. 7. Waterproof Heavy Duty Flashlight You can use a bright flashlight to signal rescuers in low light situations during pounding, wind-driven rain. Sound does not carry very well during extreme windy events, especially upwind in a rainstorm. If you sustain injuries that prevent you from speaking, flashing a light can draw attention to you when you need help most. Take a moment to learn SOS in Morse code if you don’t know it already (· · · — — — · · ·). Power may be out immediately after a windstorm. A reliable emergency light source will help you get around in the dark without injury. Keep in mind that a flashlight may require backup batteries to ensure longer life. 8. Air Purifier An air purifier that removes both particulates and chemicals may help keep your family comfortable indoors during a severe-weather event (assuming the power stays on). As staying inside is your safest option in any windstorm, you might as well still have access to fresh air!Your News Title Here
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09/09/2011
Weather Disasters: 10 Ridiculously Unprepared Homes – Would Yours Make the List? When you become comfortable in a home over a period of years, sometimes you can become blind to the structural fixes it needs. The experts at Paul Davis Restoration/Emergency Services of South Central Kentucky have seen how floods, windstorms, wildfires and other weather disasters can unfortunately leave even the most sturdily built home in a pile of rubble. Through our years of service restoring homes and personal property, we know that a house that’s unprepared or constructed with the wrong materials for any given region can be seriously damaged by an event that leaves other structures unscathed. Here are pictures of 10 houses that will be in big trouble when the next storm hits. 1. Rain, Rain, Go Away The gutters in this home in Antioch, Virginia, aren’t just clogged with a few leaves and twigs. They’re supporting an entire ecosystem! When gutters are stopped up, a heavy rainstorm can hurt a house from top to bottom. Rain may seep in under the eaves, rotting the wood fascia. It can also pour directly onto the ground around the house, leading to foundation issues. Mold, insect infestation, flooded basements and more can result from this type of clogged gutter. http://www.flickr.com/photos/artdrauglis/3849505103/ Photo credit: Flickr 2. Blow Me Away A falling tree limb struck this house in Salt Lake City, Utah (a common event during weather disasters). Any time shingles are worn and torn, they become much easier for the wind to lift off. You can see why it needs to have the roof restored before the next windstorm. There may also be hidden damage to the substructure or underlayment of the roof. Putting new shingles on without ensuring that all the other problems are fixed is like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. http://www.flickr.com/photos/deltamike/204302921/ Photo credit: Flickr 3. Fire and Water Disaster is literally raining down on this residence that appears to be a victim of a house fire. The fact that it was left un-restored means it’ll be vulnerable to rainstorm damage. In the meantime, insulation in the walls that was soaked during efforts to extinguish the fire is probably festering with mold. Even worse, the house is directly joined to the neighboring structure! If the damaged house leaks or floods, this could potentially lead to problems for the adjacent dwelling. You should look at any attached structures on your property as part of your house. If they are vulnerable to infiltration by water, the rest of your home is also at risk. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jlevine/87841928/ Photo credit: Flickr 4. All Hail the Tile Roof Ah, the tile roof. Reminiscent of the Mediterranean and oh-so-dreamy blue skies. However, a roof like this on a home in states like Kansas and Texas can leave some homeowners very unprepared when hailstorms hit. Tile doesn’t respond well to sharp impacts and can easily crack under pressure from hail stones. The Midwest is particularly prone to severe hail. Storms regularly cause hundreds of millions in property damage every year. Any type of roof should be inspected after a heavy hail storm – but you can expect a less extensive insurance claim if your shingles are rated for hail resistance. http://www.flickr.com/photos/7147684@N03/543564835/ Photo credit: Flickr 5. Light It Up This old-fashioned straw roof would go up like a matchstick if a wildfire blew through town! Modern homes obviously don’t have thatch roofs. However, not all shingle materials are equally fire resistant. If you live in an area like the west coast that’s prone to wildfires, you should choose a ‘class A’ fire resistant roofing material. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shibuya246/5106627299/ Photo credit: Flickr 6. Ice, Ice, Baby This house in New England wasn’t equipped to prevent ice buildup during a recent snowstorm. The ice dam above the gutters could allow moisture to seep in under the shingles since proper drainage is inhibited. This type of roof leak can lead to rotting wood and mold-infested insulation. The problem is likely to get worse with each subsequent blizzard if it’s not addressed. If you’ve let a winter go by without checking the integrity of your roof, eaves, and gutters, inspect them soon! http://www.flickr.com/photos/misssage/3128629886/ 7. Don’t Let the Rain Come Down This skylight is quaint, but it’s obviously not leak proof. You can see the stains from previous water penetration along one corner. It’s ripe for another soaking with the next rainstorm. This old-style skylight has a flat surface and is designed to open – two features that aren’t actually needed and make the design much more prone to leaking. New, domed models that maximize light through refraction while allowing rain to run off onto the roof make more sense. No matter what type of skylight you have, you should check the flashing around it at least once a year to make sure there’s no chance of water getting in. http://www.flickr.com/photos/12099014@N03/5541318125/ 8. Does Anyone Have Noah on Speed Dial? Basements are a fairly common house feature in northern areas of the U.S. They can be very useful for storage or an extra room (it’s the ideal spot for a “man cave”). But the basement in this photo shows you one common problem that can leave a home very unprepared for flooding. Imagine what’s going to happen down in this basement when snowmelt brings spring floods! Cracks like this are a sign of foundation problems that will only get worse with time – leaving a home vulnerable to cracked walls, busted plumbing, and worse. http://www.flickr.com/photos/buymelunch/4024807886/ 9. We Have Achieved Liftoff Check out the flimsy corrugated roof on this house on stilts! Fortunately, this residence is located in the UK. If it was in Oklahoma, we can just see the entire roof being peeled off in a single swipe by a tornado. If the house was along the West Coast and a mudslide hit, the weight of the soil would probably snap those stilts like toothpicks. http://www.flickr.com/photos/johndunster/57531562/ 10. Knock Me Over with a Feather What can we even say about this sad shack in Ontario, California? We’re afraid that even a slight breeze might cause it to completely collapse! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bobolink/5708424710/ Photo credit: Flickr Do you have a ridiculously unprepared home in your neighborhood? Send us an image! bowl@pdr-usa.net
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