Interesting reading for all our North Hill History Buffs!
http://inweekly.net/wordpress/?p=4810
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Tree Information
There have been many tree removal individuals/firms giving quotes to neighborhood residents that are claiming that a tree species, Quercus hemisphaerica (laurel oak), is protected as a City Heritage Tree and telling residents that they CAN'T take down the tree.
Q. hemisphaerica is NOT protected, but another tree species, Quercus laurifolia (common name also laurel oak) IS protected.
We only have Q. hemisphaerica in the neighborhood. They are the large, tall, straight oak trees that have a gray-ish bark and yellow/brown leaves. Many that are older (>40-50 years) SHOULD be removed as the inner bark rots and the shallow root system fails and they fall over during/after large storms and can casue severe property damage.
If you have heard of anyone with tree questions or these type of issues, please direct them to me. I will be happy to help :)
Rayne
549-7779
Q. hemisphaerica is NOT protected, but another tree species, Quercus laurifolia (common name also laurel oak) IS protected.
We only have Q. hemisphaerica in the neighborhood. They are the large, tall, straight oak trees that have a gray-ish bark and yellow/brown leaves. Many that are older (>40-50 years) SHOULD be removed as the inner bark rots and the shallow root system fails and they fall over during/after large storms and can casue severe property damage.
If you have heard of anyone with tree questions or these type of issues, please direct them to me. I will be happy to help :)
Rayne
549-7779
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Working with lead paint
The EPA has come out with sweeping new work practices for pre 1978 homes. This will effect almost every one in North Hill. All contractors must be certified to work on these homes and must follow stringent dust control and clean up procedures. Landlords who rent pre- 1978 will also be affected.
These measures are designed to protect you from lead poisoning.
If you disturb more than 6 square feet you must follow the regulations. Home owners do not have to comply, if they are doing the work themselves, but it is highly recommended that they follow the same guide lines.
North Hill Renovation has completed the training and we are waiting for our certification documents.
Here is a link to info http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
If you have any questions you can call me and I will try to help.
David Bridwell
North Hill Renovations Inc
850-433-8274
These measures are designed to protect you from lead poisoning.
If you disturb more than 6 square feet you must follow the regulations. Home owners do not have to comply, if they are doing the work themselves, but it is highly recommended that they follow the same guide lines.
North Hill Renovation has completed the training and we are waiting for our certification documents.
Here is a link to info http://www.epa.gov/lead/pubs/renovation.htm
If you have any questions you can call me and I will try to help.
David Bridwell
North Hill Renovations Inc
850-433-8274
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