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We are House of Floors – family owned and operated since 1989. “We don’t just sell flooring, we sell service”.

We are House of Floors – family owned and operated since 1989. “We don’t just sell flooring, we sell service”.

  • Posted: Dec 14, 2021
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We are House of Floors – family owned and operated since 1989. “We don’t just sell flooring, we sell service”

Brothers in Business.
It is truly a blessing to be a part of a successful family business that has been doing it for over 30 years. So here is a weird statistic: if you were to line up the amount of flooring in square feet that House of Floors’ has installed, it would reach to the Moon and back 5 times. The number reason for our success is we put the client first. We, as a family, have unanimously agreed to put the client first!! This is one of the pillars of our success.

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Proud of our hard working installation crews who are dedicated to supporting Property Managers throughout Florida. Our culture is built on pride of customer service. At House of Floors we are just one spoke in the wheel for our Property Management clients.

 

Wishing our friends, clients, vendors, and all our associates a peaceful and relaxing holiday.

 

Also Owners of Flash Restore.

Flash Restore

844-Flash-24

Flash provides Fire, Water and Mold Mitigation and Remediation and we do it right every time.

At Flash we have developed a unique set of Standard Operating Practices that are supported by a strong back office team, and well trained field technicians. It is imperative that we perform the highest-quality work, and just as important that we can prove our work to our customer. A Scope and Estimate are always provided for review, communication and documentation begins as soon as we get eyes on a job, and daily progress updates are sent each day of an open job. Finally, each job performed by Flash is documented in detail in our Evidence Documentation Packet (EDP) (Remote owners especially appreciate this process).

Success is best measured by customers that request additional work, refer Flash to others and/or are willing to commit to longer term relationships. The feedback and response from Property Managers, Insurance Carriers, Hygenists/Assessors and Homeowners have been overwhelmingly positive. We’re different, and we’ll prove it.

Once a water-related emergency occurs, it’s critical to act quickly. Water moves fast and does incredible damage and remember water will flow until something stops it. Once it hits a surface like a wall, molding, or the foundation, it starts to fill up, and it can wick up into drywall, wood, and plaster in a matter of hours. That’s why it is critical to contact the professionals at Flash Restore as soon as possible. They are always available, even in the middle of the night. Remember, the more time that passes, the more damage that can occur.

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Differentiating Class A, B, and C Office Space by SFPMA

Differentiating Class A, B, and C Office Space by SFPMA

  • Posted: Feb 17, 2021
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Differentiating Class A, B, and C Office Space

 

Many of our members take the time to complete projects using the County Codes that are in place, While there are so many companies that cut corners or a Management company that looks at prices we have to ask? How do you Value the Buildings you manage?

We have one of the Top Condo, HOA and Property Management Directories in Florida. Through the many Categories clients can find only the Best of the Best to have their maintenance requests performed on time, up to Code in their buildings and properties from Jacksonville to the Keys.

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Remember: “Skilled labor isn’t cheap; cheap labor isn’t skilled”. by James Terry of GreenTeam Service Corp.

 

Office buildings are generally classified into one of three categories: Class A, Class B, or Class C. Standards vary by market, and each category is defined in relation to its counterparts. Building classification allows a user to differentiate buildings and rationalize market data — that said, classification is an art, not a science. While a definitive formula for each class does not exist, the general characteristics are as follows:

Class A
These buildings represent the newest and highest quality buildings in their market. They are generally the best looking buildings with the best construction, and possess high-quality building infrastructure. Class A buildings also are well located, have good access, and are professionally managed. As a result of this, they attract the highest quality tenants and also command the highest rents.

Class B
This is the next notch down. Class B buildings are generally a little older, but still have good quality management and tenants. Oftentimes, value-added investors target these buildings as investments since well-located Class B buildings can be returned to their Class A glory through renovations such as facade and common area improvements. Class B buildings should generally not be functionally obsolete and should be well maintained.

Class C
The lowest classification of office building and space is Class C. These are older buildings and are located in less desirable areas and are often in need of extensive renovation. Architecturally, these buildings are the least desirable, and building infrastructure and technology is outdated. As a result, Class C buildings have the lowest rental rates, take the longest time to lease, and are often targeted as re-development opportunities.

The above is just a general guideline of building classifications. No formal standard exists for classifying a building. Buildings must be viewed in the context of their sub-market; i.e., a Class A building in one neighborhood may not be a Class A building in another.

 

 

 

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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers & SFPMA Clients

  • Posted: Nov 09, 2020
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Special Offer For Preferred CoverTec Customers

CoverSeal Pen50 is a penetrating sealer that protects porous surfaces – like concrete and stone – from water-related damage.  Made from a blend of silanes and siloxanes, it reacts to form a silicone resin that’s highly water-resistant and repellent.  In keeping water out of the surface, it protects against mold growing and salts getting into the surface from freeze-thaw attack.  Use it on the interior or exterior to protect your surfaces.

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How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery by CoverTec Products

How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery by CoverTec Products

  • Posted: Oct 27, 2020
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How Do You Stop Pavers From Being Slippery

Almost every day, I get this question from customers calling our office. Even though the customers’ environments vary, my responses are usually similar. My advice is usually something like this.

 

 

There are 3 methods you could use to stop pavers from being slippery.

  1.  First, you could clean the paver every time you notice anything on the surface that could be slippery – if you had that kind of free time.
  2.  Second, you could use a surface treatment that manages the causes of slippery conditions.
  3.  And third, you could use a sealer to increase the friction on the surface. All of these are useful solutions, and it all depends on your goal.

With the cleaning method, obviously you need to get the mold and mildew, food contaminants or water spills off the surface. This can be done by sweeping or mopping to minimize the “slippery when wet” conditions. However, this is not always possible. This is when you need to look at the second option of using surface treatments.

Applying treatments on the surface of the paver should change its characteristics to manage water and other slip-causing agents more effectively. The result being that when you walk or run on the surface – rather than aquaplaning – you have adequate traction to be safe.

The third option is to use sealers. And there are 2 basics types you need to be aware of:

  1. Topical sealers
  2. Penetrating sealers.

If you choose to work with a Topical sealer, use one that contains an anti-slip additive that increases the friction on the surface. This will make it much harder for you to slip when moving across the surface. Otherwise, you can use a Penetrating sealer that soaks into the pavers’ pores and does not leave the surface slick or in a slippery condition.

 

Is Paver Sealer Slippery?

Paver sealer products can be slippery if applied too thick, leaving behind a slick film on the surface. Avoid this situation by using thin mil sealers that penetrate deep into the surface and leave a very thin film on the surface.

You can also use additives in the sealer itself to increase the friction on the surface. Again, you can always use a penetrating sealer that will soak into the sub-surface, without leaving a slippery film behind.

We can scientifically measure how slippery a paver or tile surface is.  Watch this video to see how we do this on a customer’s pool deck pavers – before and after – they use our pro-grade products.

 

It’s all about finding the right anti-slip product for the floor surface you are walking on.

As always, if you have any questions about which product is the best for your unique situation, call us at: 754-253-3401

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