Water Damage Tips – Emergency Services

In the last two posts, we talked about ounce of prevention measures you can take in and around your home to stop water damage before it happens. In this article, we focus on minimizing your damages and costs when you do require our services. Disasters like the recent hail and tornado outbreak can produce hidden water damage. After a tornado went through their neighborhood, the photos below show invisible moisture in the homeowner’s walls and ceiling.

Any water coming into a home is an abnormal condition. Damages and health implications become more alarming when the moisture remains in place for an extended time. There are four progressive stages of indoor water damage:

1). Water migrates into areas not initially affected. It spreads laterally into adjoining rooms, penetrates materials below, and absorbs into porous materials above.

2). Saturated materials begin to swell as they absorb moisture. In many situations, drying and restoration can save them. In others, the damage can be permanent. Rapid drying helps reduce the chances of having to rip and replace walls and floors.

3. As water evaporates, it causes an abnormal humidity condition. High humidity can damage some materials. This type of damage is most common when the indoor humidity exceeds 60% over time. Reduce indoor moisture quickly to help prevent humidity damage.

4. After water intrusion, mold and bacterial spores germinate and multiply. Given acceptable growth conditions, one organism can multiply to more than one billion in a single day. Some molds produce antigens and allergens, while others can cause infections and toxic diseases.

We have a 24-hour emergency hotline because abnormal water should be removed quickly and thoroughly. Afterward, antimicrobial agents should be applied to inhibit the growth of mold and other bio-contaminants. When you engage Water Damage Repair Tech, we furnish materials, supply all equipment, and perform all labor necessary to preserve and protect your property from further damage.

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