Fall Preparations For Winter

With temperatures in the 80’s it’s hard to believe that fall and winter are on their way. To prepare your buildings for these seasons here are a few items that should be scheduled to be done or items to be checked out for needed repairs.

  • Cooling towers scheduled to be drained.
  • Boilers inspected and tested.
  • Warehouse unit heaters tested for proper operation.
  • Weather stripping on man doors and dock doors inspected and repaired.
  • Mechanical room heaters tested for proper operation

If you need help with any of these please call have us schedule a service call for you.

United Operations Redesigns, Adds To Online Presence

United Operations has just finished redesigning and updating our website. The look and layout have changed, social networking links have been added and this newsletter has been integrated into the site.

The new layout makes it easier to navigate plus the platform it was built on makes it easier for us to update ourselves. This helps prospective and current clients find the information they are looking for.  There is even a search box you can use if you are looking for information on a specific topic.

The second change is that we have created company profiles on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter with links to them from our site. If you have profiles on any of these Networks you can link to our company profile and receive notifications whenever we update our site with new information. You can also sign up for  updates on the website by entering your email address in the “Stay Connected” box in the lower right corner of our website.

The third change is this newsletter being integrated into the website. All the information we provide in this news letter will now be on the website every month. If you sign up in the “Stay Connected” box or through one of the Networks mentioned above you will be notified when new content has been added to the website for you to view.

We want all of this to be helpful and benefit you as our clients so please tell us what you think both good and bad. Suggestions on information you would like to see on the site are also welcome. We look forward to your visit at www.unitedoperations.com .

Mold: Microscopic Mayhem?

Mold can grow on most organic materials if moisture and oxygen are present.. Mold spores will begin to grow if the excessive moisture condition is not corrected. It will gradually destroy whatever it is growing on.

Mold growth happens when roof leaks, broken pipes or high humidity levels in vacancies, mechanical rooms or other spaces that are left unattended. In short there are four stages for addressing mold.:

  1. Correct the condition that allowed the growth to start.
  2. Remove all excess moisture from the area.
  3. Abate and remediate the mold problem. (tear out and cleaning).
  4. Maintain proper conditions so mold will not re-grow. The abatement may be avoided if the conditions are caught and the area dried out within 48 hours.

We have personnel who have completed courses in mold identification and abatement from the University of Minnesota. We would be happy to investigate and problems you may have at your building or set up a monthly inspection for building vacancies and mechanical rooms.

Please call our service line 763-551-0909 or send us an email at service@unitedoperations.com to schedule an inspection.

Spring Time Safety

I think spring is here finally. With the mixing of the warm and cold fronts we often get some stormy weather. Making sure your buildings are ready for emergencies can bring comfort to your tenants. Here is a small list of items that should be checked for proper operation.

  1. Emergency lighting.
  2. Emergency exits and stairwells marked properly.
  3. Entrances with electric strikes and magnetic locks should allow you to exit in a power outage.
  4. Fire and other equipment in mechanical rooms should not be blocked by storage items to allow easy access.

A walk through your building could cover all these areas in an hour or less depending on the size of the building.  Please call our service line 763-551-0909 or send us an email at service@unitedoperations.com to schedule an inspection

Irrigation Systems

It’s  spring and the weather is getting warmer.  Make sure your contractors have turned your systems on and checked them for proper operation. If you would like our irrigation crew to do this for you give us a call.   We can also put you on a list for monthly or bi-monthly checks. These help to catch broken heads and the wasting of water

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