When it’s 30°C outside and you’re sipping coffee on your porch in shorts, the last thing on your mind is ice buildup on your roof. But in Nelson, where freeze-thaw cycles are part of every winter, now is the best time to prevent ice damming—a major cause of roof leaks, ceiling damage, insulation saturation, and […]
Owning a lake property in the West Kootenays comes with extraordinary perks: summer sunsets, quiet water, and weekend retreats just a short drive from Nelson. But when fall turns to winter—and cabins sit vacant for months—those same homes become vulnerable to serious damage. Each spring, WINMAR® Nelson responds to flooded basements, collapsed docks, burst pipes, […]
Renovating a heritage home in Nelson can be a rewarding experience—but it’s also filled with hidden risks that modern builds rarely face. Behind every charming window casing and original plaster wall could be asbestos, lead paint, or dormant mould waiting to be released. In 2024, WorkSafeBC introduced new licensing rules around asbestos abatement, significantly increasing […]
Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that was commonly used in building materials for its fire-resistant and tensile strength properties. However, it was later discovered that inhaling asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. In this blog, we’ll explain why you cannot tell if a material contains asbestos by visual […]
Finding asbestos in your home can be a concerning discovery. At Winmar® Nelson, we understand the anxiety that comes with this realization. To help you understand where to go from here, this is what you need to know about asbestos in your home and whether removal is always necessary. What Is Asbestos and Why Is […]
Water damage is a homeowner’s nightmare, capable of wreaking havoc on properties of any size. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a sewer backup, a leaking roof, or a flooded basement, the consequences of water damage can be devastating if left unchecked. Damage swiftly, regardless of its scale or whether an insurance claim is involved can […]
Interior BC is known for its vast wilderness and beautiful forests. During dry seasons the risk of forest fires increase. While naturally caused forest fires play an integral role in nature’s cycle to replenish the nutrients in the soil and allow new growth cycles to commence, they can also release smoke that is hazardous to […]
Moisture readings are used extensively at WINMAR® Nelson because we specialize in safely drying properties after water damage in order to reduce unnecessary demolition of materials that could have been dried. When you have suffered a water loss, it is important to phone a restoration contractor immediately because when we catch water losses right away, […]
When shopping for a new house, many prospective buyers are attracted to older homes that require TLC, or that have potential to be renovated into a more useable and valuable property. If secured for the right price, these older homes can have hidden value if renovated well. During the buying process, due diligence is performed […]
Introduction If you were to remove the roof of an imaginary home, turn it upside down and shake it, most items that fall out are considered contents. Examples include: Furniture Artwork Clothing Utensils / kitchenware Computers TVs Did you know that many contents that are affected by smoke and soot can be fully restored? While […]
