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How to Dry Wet Wood
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How to Dry Wet Wood

Water damage can occur in numerous ways. Weather can cause water damage by way of heavy rainfall and flooding. Internal issues can cause water damage by way of pipe bursts, leaks, and other internal property issues. No matter how water damage occurs, properties are in danger. Porous materials, like wood, are especially at risk for suffering water damage. What Happens to Water-Damaged Wood? When excess water and moisture enter a property, porous materials and furnishings absorb it. As this absorption occurs, the materials become weaker. The more water these materials take in, the more damage they sustain. With enough time and absorption, damaged items may experience structural damage and are at risk for mold growth. Many homes and commercial properties are made using porous building ma...
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Understanding the Hidden Dangers of Water Damage: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners
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Understanding the Hidden Dangers of Water Damage: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners

Water damage is a silent threat that can wreak havoc on your home and health if left unchecked. From insidious mold growth to severe structural damage, the consequences of water damage can be devastating. As a homeowner, it is crucial to be aware of the risks associated with water damage and take proactive measures to protect your property and loved ones. This comprehensive guide aims to shed light on the hidden dangers of water damage, provide valuable insights into its potential consequences, and offer essential tips on detecting early signs and seeking professional restoration services promptly. 1. The Silent Menace: Understanding Water Damage a. Causes of Water Damage: Natural disasters (floods, storms, hurricanes) Plumbing issues (leaky pipes, burst...
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What’s a Slab Leak, Warning Signs, and What Should I Do About It?
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What’s a Slab Leak, Warning Signs, and What Should I Do About It?

A ‘slab leak’ is a term used to describe a water leak that has developed in the water lines beneath the concrete foundation. Such leaks in the water lines are often a result of long-term corrosion, abrasion, foundation shifts, high water pressure, and poor installation. Slab leaks can start from any point. They aren’t necessarily visible on the top, but since water finds the easiest path, it often hits the reinforcement. When such leaks are present above ground, in the wall or ceiling, they are referred to as pinhole leaks. Be sure not to ignore a potential slab leak. The longer you wait the more extensive & expensive the water damage will be. Here are the top seven warning signs of a slab leak: Warning Sign #1 of a Slab Leak: Puddles of Water This one is among the...
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Water damage cleanup, Water damage restoration

What Causes Water Stains Near the Air Vents?

Water stains around the air vents are a common household issue. Homes in warmer climes (imagine Floridian weather or Southwestern temps), experience this phenomenon more frequently than abodes in cooler areas. While the problem leaves some homeowners scratching their heads, water stains surrounding the air vents can be easily explained and effectively resolved. Moisture is clearly the culprit when it comes to creating unanticipated water stains in unexpected places. But how does excess water saturate the ceiling? The answer is condensation. Droplets of water that form in one of three ways contribute to the water stains near the air vents. What is Condensation? First, it’s important to understand the concept of condensation. Water vapor, or the moisture in the air (which is always ...
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How to Restore Flood-Damaged Electronics

For many businesses, electronics play a central role in its operations. If a disaster occurs and ruins your electronics, it not only hinders your business from functioning, but it may also cause you to permanently lose your records. Such records are essential to your business and its function, so it's important to do what you can to have your electronics repaired after they have been damaged. If you act quickly enough, it's possible to save information stored on your electronics, thus allowing your business to be back up and running faster. When there's flood damage in your business, your electronics can suffer from various types of damage. It is important to understand the different types of water and the different types of damage when tending to water damage concerning your electro...
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Common Places for Finding Leaks

Water damage is one of the most common disasters for property owners, due to the number of potential sources. But letting it go untreated is a big mistake; it won’t be long before it spreads and encourages mold growth, ultimately creating a bigger problem. Water damage can be costly to fix, but taking care of it in the moment of finding it can mean the difference between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars. As soon as you find the mess, make sure to call a professional water damage restoration service right away to prevent it from spreading and dry out the affected area. They will also disinfect the area to prevent any mold from growing on the building materials. Also keep in mind that some kinds of water damage can be hidden such as starting behind the walls or under floors. He...
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Most Common Causes of Water Damage

Water damage can occur anywhere at any time, but you may be surprised that many floods and excessive damage are caused by the same source. This blog will discuss the most common causes of water damage, how to prevent it, and the professionals to call to have it cleaned up. The most common causes of water damage include the following: Leaking or Burst Pipes Plumbing problems Areas with high moisture content (crawlspace, attics, and basements) Broken appliances (refrigerators, hot water heaters, washing machines, dishwashers, etc.) HVAC units Rainstorms and flash floods 1. Frozen and Burst Pipes Especially in the winter, burst pipes are the most common cause of water damage. But for the most part, any pipe that is left to freeze in extremely low temperatures wi...
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Prevent Water Damage from Melting Snow

For those living in the northern states, warmer temperatures can never come soon enough. But while we may be prepared for the snow to melt, is your home or building ready too? While warm temperatures are just around the corner, weak building materials and lack of planning can result in significant damage to your home or building. But just by taking a few steps now can prevent a major disaster in the spring. Check out these tips on how to prevent water damage from melting snow so you can focus more on going back outside instead of property damage. How to Prevent Water Damage from Melting Snow Remove blockages from gutters, downspouts, and roof. While the whole point of a gutter system is to carry water away from the home and foundation, it won’t be able to do so with bloc...
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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
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Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?

So you’re dealing with water damage – the last thing you need to add to your growing laundry list of weekly tasks. The first questions that come to mind are “can this be covered under my homeowner’s insurance policy?” and “if it isn’t how much is this going to cost me?” Then the influx of questions start rushing in about how soon can this be fixed and which water damage restoration company to choose. But first things first. There are different situations in which water damage is covered under homeowners insurance policies. So the answer to your question would really be that it depends. Factors including the source, location, and type of water damage will play a big role in the type of coverage, if at all. Homeowner’s Insurance and Water Damage Back then, homeowner’s submitted claims f...
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What is Greywater Damage or Sullage?
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What is Greywater Damage or Sullage?

When water damage occurs, you will want to hire a flood cleanup professional right away. But you’re your general knowledge, there are three different types. They will all depend on their source, whether they were caused by rain water, sink water, or sewage water, some forms will be exceedingly more dangerous than others. The first type, Category 1, is fresh water. This is derived from sink water, rain water, or any water that is not contaminated. The second, Category 2, is Greywater, derived from washing machines, dishwashers, and water heaters. The 3rd, Category 3, is contaminated water, that includes sewage water (you will want to call sewage cleanup services right away). While most individuals understand the difference between fresh and contaminated water, little is known about Greywate...
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