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Uncommon Issues That Can Lead to Water Damage to Your Home
There are many different types of issues other than broken pipes or faulty appliances that could result in water damage that every homeowner should be aware of. These issues are seldom considered as potential water damage possibilities until it’s too late and the damage has occurred. Some of these issues are structural and some are due to landscaping. Other issues may involve ground conditions that your home was built on. Still others can be a result of architectural design flaws or simply the aging of your home.
Why is my Ceiling Leaking and How do I Repair It?
You can see water leaking from your ceiling, but it isn’t really the ceiling that is leaking, it’s a symptom of some other problem in your home. When you notice staining on the ceiling drywall or plaster, or find water dripping from the ceiling, it is usually the result of one of two problems; your roof is leaking or there is a problem with your plumbing system. Either issue can cause untold damage to your home and you need to take quick action to identify, and then remediate, the problem.
How Do I Get Rid of Standing Water In My House?
It is a disaster when all, or part, of your home is flooded and there is standing water in it. How do you get rid of the standing water, what kind of equipment is there to accomplish the removal, and should you seek professional help? It is critical that as much of the standing water be removed quickly. The damage that standing water can cause will increase rapidly as the hours pass. Depending on the type of water involved and the materials that are wet, mold can begin to grow in as little as 24 hours.
What are the Risks of Stagnant Water?
Standing water that is left undisturbed for hours or days becomes stagnant. Water becomes stagnant when it has little to no movement or flow. Once this occurs, the water will become a breeding ground for microorganisms that can present many different health risks to both humans and their pets.
Garage Water Damage
Only people’s unfinished basements and attics are neglected more than their garages. Even when water damage is seen in a garage, it is often ignored and repairs are put off because it is considered a less important space then other areas of the home. The problem with this type of thinking is that water damage never gets better on its own. The damage only gets worse and the cost of repairs only goes up. Time is never on your side when it comes to water damage.
Laundry Room Water Damage
You have discovered water damage in your laundry room. How did it happen? What is the best way to recover from the damage that has been done? Laundry room water damage is bad enough, but what if your laundry room is on the second floor? If that’s the case, there is another room that will also be affected; that being whatever room is located directly below the laundry room
Signs of a Major Plumbing Problem
Besides actually having to wade through ankle deep water in your home, there are warning signs that you may be facing some major plumbing problems. Water Mold Fire Restoration, 800-905-0277, wants you to be aware of some of the more common signs that you may have a plumbing problem or maybe on the verge of having one.
Drying Out a Wet Basement
A wet basement is more than a nuisance; it can be a disaster waiting to get worse. It’s very important to get it dried out quickly so that other components of your home don’t become affected. In a report from the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), they reported that 60 percent of homes have experienced, or will experience a wet basement. Basements are for the most part, dark areas where the lack of bright sunlight and tendencies toward higher humidity, are places where mold is likely to grow. And although mold growth may be the largest danger, it is far from the only one.
Water Damage Cleanup Tips
Water Damage Cleanup Tips A broken pipe is by far one of the greatest nightmares homeowners face. Even just a small broken kitchen pipe can quickly cause a considerable quantity of damage to your home. It is for this reason that you need to take care of water damage immediately. Dealing with water damage requires
Saving Personal Items from Water Damage
Saving Personal Items from Water Damage One of the most common topics we have to discuss with our clients is how and what they can save from a water damage. Unfortunately there is no clear cut answer to this question. Every water damage is unique in some sense so what can be saved is really