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4 Signs of A Gas Leak

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Natural gas is used for various heating needs. And when the associated fixtures are installed and maintained correctly, natural gas is a completely safe and reliable utility. However, improper use or everyday wear-and-tear of gas appliances can cause hazardous leaks. Leaks can occur in any location, with some being harder to identify than others. Hence, whether you use natural gas at home or at work, you need to know how to recognize signs of a gas leak to protect yourself, your family members, and your employees from the dangerous health implications  of a gas leak. The following are some common signs of a gas leak: Smell Of Sulfur Or Rotten Eggs The smell of rotten eggs or sulfur is perhaps the most common and noticeable sign of a gas leak. Natural gas is colorless and odorless; however, utility companies add mercaptan to the gas to create an odor, so it can be easily identified. If you sense even a slight smell of sulfur or rotten eggs in the air, you need to be alarmed. Bubbles Or

Slab Leaks: The Importance of Early Detection

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The importance of early slab leak detection cannot be emphasized enough. Homes that are built on concrete slabs have copper piping either embedded in the concrete slab or the soil under the slab. If you’ve been seeing increased water bills or water build-up in your basement, it is highly likely that you have a slab leak on your hands. But what are the tell-tale signs of a slab leak? Why Is It Hard To Detect Slab Leaks? When it comes to slab leaks, there are usually no warning signs. It can be extremely challenging for an untrained eye to detect a leak in piping that is covered by cement and concrete. The only time homeowners come across a slab leak in their home is when the pipe has been leaking for long enough to penetrate through the cement foundation and visibly show up on the floor. It is also possible for the water to soak into the walls as it travels to adjoining areas. The Importance Of Early Detection Slab leaks need to be detected in their early stages to prevent any foundatio