Using a wet vacuum and mopping up the puddles are only the beginning of the water removal process. The longer the water sat, the more likely it was to be absorbed by your home. Drywall and most types of flooring love soaking up water. They’re very porous materials, and they’ll take on as much water as they can hold. The result is that trapped water will travel, and never have a way to exit your home.
If you’ve had a water damage incident at your home or business, what you may not know is that if improperly dried or cleaned you could be actually damaging your house more day by day. The importance of a proper inspection and report can save you thousands of dollars in hassles and insurance issues. Read More »
A drying environment is defined as one in which general environmental conditions are such that evaporation from damp or wet materials is encouraged, leading to rapid reduction in moisture content. A drying environment can be created and maintained in an entire structure, a portion of a structure that is isolated from the rest of the building, or even in an interstitial cavity. Read More »
A condo tenant in Tampa has a unit that he rents out during the “season” to help pay his mortgage and insurance expenses. Last month his renter called him to say that the cold water supply hose on the washing machine burst during the night. Before he could wake up, find the main water shut off and stop the flooding there was 1 inch of water in the hallway to the front door, the kitchen and guest bathroom were flooded and water was beginning to soak the living room and guest bedroom carpets.
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Living in Florida supplies it’s own set of difficulties for drying a water damaged property. Climatic and regional variables include rainfall, temperature and relative humidity (RH). Such variations may require that restorers use different equipment and techniques when drying similar wet structures during different times of the year, or in different regions of the world. Read More »
If water damage occurs in a home, there is no time to waste. You need to deal with the problem as quickly as possible. The reason is that if you let water buildup sit in your home for any length of time, the damage will spread and costly problems like mold can develop. This brings down the value of your property and most likely forces you to deal with the problem before anyone buys the home from you. So, when you discover water damage from a busted pipe, sump pump overflow, or some other kind of leak, the first thing to do is call a plumber and stop the leaking as soon as possible.
When it comes to your homeowners policy, you should always make sure you know the details of what is covered in the event of a flood. Most insurance providers have separate policies for “rising water”. Read more about what the difference in flood insurance and homeowners insurance really is to a insurance company.
For prospective homebuyers, finding your dream home or condo can be tricky. There are many factors to consider; how many bedrooms, the square footage, the size of the kitchen, the yard, the neighborhood, the local school district, etc. In search of the “perfect home” one thing is often overlooked-potential water damage.
Water damage is something that sneaks up on many homeowners. It starts out with a drip here and a leak there, but if it is not dealt with in its early stages, it can lead to extensive (and costly) damage to your home. Before you know it, your roof leak or leaking pipes can turn into a big mess that you have to call in a water damage cleanup company to deal with.
If you are a homeowner, chances are you may have to deal with water damage sometime down the road. In wet and humid climates, there is always the risk of flooding. But even if you live in a dry climate, you could still end up with damage from a plumbing problem like a broken pipe or toilet overflowing. When your home suffers from extensive damage due to flooding, it is important to find a water damage restoration company that can clean up your mess and get your house back to normal as affordably as possible.
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