Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury
Regularly scanning a healthcare facility for potential signs of foundation damage is essential because Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.
A step-by-step checklist to avoid costly foundation fixes includes:
• Check the foundation, basements and parking lots
• Look for poorly fitting fixtures, doors and windows
December 14, 2015
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
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