COLLEGE POINT, NY — (Marketwire) — 06/05/12 — Weather analysts and news agencies are closely following the wildfires that are currently spreading across the southwest region of America. Wildfire seasons have caused violent destruction to lives, property and land throughout U.S. history. While most forest fires are a natural occurrence, citizens are urged to take preventative steps to avoid these chaotic events and help rebuild devastated communities. Despite the efforts of firefighters, the intense heat of fire is enough to cause structural damage. Mascon Restoration is one company based in New York that helps revitalize these impaired structures.
One from MSNBC traces the current state of multiple wildfires in Arizona. While two wildfires are currently contained and pose no threat to structures, one fire has residents of Crown King evacuating. The area, which is 85 miles north of Phoenix, could become even more hazardous if winds shift to push the flames back into the community. Officials are concerned about road access; if the fire grows it is possible that firefighters and residents could become trapped.
While authorities work to protect human lives as the fire spreads, others are concerned about damage to their homes and businesses. Although concrete swimming pools and stone exteriors can act as barriers to flames, the intense heat and smoke of fires can negatively affect the appearance of a building. Heat can cause cracking and discoloration of stone façades, in addition to the carbon staining that results from smoke and soot damage.
Mascon Restoration is a company that offers expert repair and cleaning of challenging surfaces such as stone, brick, marble and granite. Although is based in New York, miles away from the current southwest wildfires, the region is not unfamiliar with forest fires. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the state contains 18.9 million acres of forested land that can support severe and widespread fires. In 2002, New York forest rangers responded to 324 such wildfires.
The department stresses the serious nature of “wildland-urban interface fires,” an occurrence that poses threat to local homes and businesses in the New York area. In the event of any type of fire, Mascon Restoration urges citizens to first protect themselves and other residents. As noted by the MSNBC report, many home owners find that property abandonment is a struggle. While fires can prove fatal to citizens, it does not mean that a structure cannot be repaired. Mascon Restoration is a company that understands the importance of building preservation, and offers an array of services that can help property owners rebuild impaired structures.
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From roofing to waterproofing, is a New York-based company fluent in the repair and reconstruction of damaged buildings. The business offers extensive façade inspection, cleaning and restoration services that include surfaces such as marble, granite, brick and stone. Mascon Restoration values the importance of urban structures and works to provide affordable rates to both property owners and local governments when it comes to restoring the appeal of buildings.