What Are Common Causes of Water Damage in My Manchester Home?
3/7/2023 (Permalink)
Here are a few of the most common sources of water damage and tips to help prevent them from happening at all:
- Roofs-Standing water is a sign that your drainage system is not working properly. This is a problem because of the weight of the water. Eventually, this will strain your roof and cause leaks, which can do more damage than a broken pipe. Also, be sure you look for damaged flashing, felt, and shingles as these pieces can degrade over time and will need to be replaced to avoid leaks.
- Pipes-Your plumbing is vulnerable to clogs and other damage. Regularly examine the outside of your pipes for stains, rust, cracks, and bulges. If you see any of these, have them repaired. You can also insulate your pipes to prevent freezing in the winter. Furthermore, a lot of commercial buildings can benefit from leak detectors as there are inexpensive and alert you to any leaks.
- Forces of Nature-Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and flooding do a lot of damage to buildings. While you can't avoid nasty weather, you can take steps to make sure you are ready to deal with disasters.
Prevention is key, but sometimes water damage happens no matter how prepared we are and the quicker the water is cleaned up the batter it is for the structure. The speed with which drying occurs can determine how expensive your repair is, how much damage is done, and whether or not your home remains habitable.
SERVPRO of Jackson/Lacey is ready to answer your call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but there are still some steps you can take the moment you get back home while you’re waiting for our team to arrive.
- Remove any paintings, art objects, documents and other sensitive materials to a safe, dry place.
- Wipe excess water from wood furniture after removing lamps and tabletop items.
- Raise wooden furniture out of standing waters and place on blocks if possible.
- Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting.
- Move large furniture away from walls for better air circulation.
- Remove and prop up wet upholstery cushions for even drying.
The faster you act after a water damage, the more effective the restoration process will be and the better your chances are of saving water damaged possessions. Call SERVPRO of Jackson/Lacey as soon as possible to begin the water damage cleanup process. Our staff has the expertise needed to repair your home and make it “Like it never even happened.” Call us at 732-523-4986.