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Posted on August 21, 2018 at 4:53 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on August 21, 2018 at 5:30 pm.

Stone Floor Recovery: One Year After Hurricane Harvey
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The weeks following Hurricane Harvey last year almost felt like a blur. From the perspective of a stone restoration estimator, it was heartbreaking to see one home after another scrambling to save anything worth saving. However, the one bright spot in this difficult time was the comradery that Houstonians had with one another.   Of course, … ∞

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Posted on September 1, 2017 at 12:33 am by Jacqueline Tabbah and modified on September 1, 2017 at 12:35 am.

Water Damage To Your Stone Floor – What Next?
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First things first, make sure the water has drained from your home or building and use dehumidifiers to dry the floor as much as possible. If you see white residue… Once the floor is dry, you may see a white film appear on the floor; this white residue is most likely efflorescence/calcium residue.   According … ∞

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Posted on August 28, 2017 at 6:37 pm by Jacqueline Tabbah

Houston Strong: A Special Note to Those Who Endured Hurricane Harvey
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I wanted to take this opportunity to say that we are proud to be Houstonians. Houston is a resilient city full of courageous people. I constantly hear locals describe Houston as a melting pot, a city full of many cultures, people and industries. In difficult moments, such as Hurricane Harvey, Houstonians come together and lift … ∞

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