Termites, When Will You Get Them In Your Property?

I am sure that there are many who are saying that they have never had termites in or around their property. In Oklahoma, the saying goes that "it's not if you get termites, it's when you get termites". According to our friends at Montgomery Exterminating, termites "break down plant and wood material" by tunneling underground until they get to a source of that material, your property for example. One of the main problems with termite damage is that they eat from the inside out. When you finally see the damage, often you can end up with structural damage as a result. In addition to your property, they will eat furniture, paper, fences, cloth and books.

Did you know?

• Termites on earth outweigh humans on earth!
• Over 5 million homes have some type of termite damage.
• Termite damage is more common than storm, fire, and earthquake damage.
• Your insurance will not likely cover termite damage.

So, what do you do to prevent termites from damaging your property?

Montgomery Exterminating uses the Sentricon Colony Elimination System to kill the termite colony and prevent any further damage to your property. For more information on Tulsa, OK. commercial termite elimination or the Sentricon Colony Elimination System, contact Duane Montgomery, Montgomery Exterminating, 918-438-4885 or www.montgomeryexterminating.com.

Get Artsy with Your Commercial Landscaping!

Many of us have not heard of glass mulch. Glass mulch is becoming more popular for many reasons. First, it is very earth friendly. It is made from recycled glass, tumbled to ensure there are no sharp edges, and lasts forever in landscaping as mulch. Second, it can be laid out in a design using various colors for a more artistic flair in landscaping.

There are many uses for glass mulch when it comes to landscaping in commercial applications. You can use it as:

• landscaping mulch
• accent for driveway or pathways
• mixed into concrete for a terazzo tile effect
• used in non-skid or reflective paint
• used to create a beautiful design or business logo around your property
  

When you need a beautiful and sparkling effect for your commercial landscaping, remember to consider glass mulch.

For glass mulch for Tulsa, OK commercial uses. contact Leigh Murray, Garden Glass of Oklahoma, 918-232-0210 or www.gardenglassofoklahoma.com.

New Flood Insurance Rate Maps

Many property owners in the Tulsa, OK. area are finding out that they will soon be required to purchase flood insurance on their property due to changes in the flood insurance rate maps. There are areas that are being changed: some will now be required to purchase flood insurance on their property and others who may be able to drop the flood insurance on their property. These FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) changes take place in 2012.

If you have questions or wish to see what changes may have been made to your property, visit the resources below:

• www.riskmap6.com Once at this address, select Oklahoma and enter your county. Areas added to the flood plan will appear in red and areas removed from the floodplain appear in green.
• Contact Bill Robison at 918-596-9475 to view the hard copies of the maps or for questions.

Those who have received a letter with changes, may protest during the 90 day appeal process, which will end sometime in July 2011. To protest, contact Bill Robison at 918-596-9475 or brobison@cityoftulsa.org. Don't forget to include the following information: your name, contact information, property address or legal description, and why you feel there is an error.

When the maps become effective, those with a federally backed mortgage, will be required to purchase flood insurance in accordance with federal regulations. You may receive a cheaper rate if you purchase flood insurance before the new rates are effective. For more information on flood insurance visit: www.floodsmart.gov or www.cityoftulsa.org/city-services/floodcontrol/2012-floodmaps.aspx.

For all your Tulsa, OK. area insurance needs, contact Mike Tedford, Tedford Insurance at 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.

To qualify for a Tulsa, OK. commercial mortgage or for questions regarding your Tulsa, OK. mortgage and the new flood rate maps, contact Karen Heston, BOK Mortgage, 918-230-9432 or http://kheston-boklo.mortgagewebcenter.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

For all your Tulsa, OK. commercial real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors, 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.