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Notes on security, building maintenance, and DX — the things we are actually asked on site.
- Security
Type 1, 2, and 4 security — what actually differs
Book security and you will always meet the terms Type 1, 2, and 4. They are categories under the Security Services Act, and each protects something different.
- Maintenance & Repair
Why buildings in Hokkaido really deteriorate — the freeze–thaw cycle
Repair it the way you would on Honshu and the same spot fails next season. Here is the mechanism that damages buildings in Hokkaido.
- Maintenance & Repair
Why “we fixed it and it leaked again” happens
Where it leaks and where water gets in are usually two different places. Seal only the exit and it comes back.
- DX & Signage
What to check before using outdoor LED signage in a cold climate
“Outdoor rated” does not mean it will run through a Hokkaido winter. Here are the conditions worth checking.
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