Do you know your water?
Posted on January 11th, 2012
Large or small, no one wants to deal with the damage to their property caused by water. The damage to your property can sometimes be devastating. There are 3 categories of water damage: clean water, black water and grey water. Let’s first take a look at these three water types.
Clean water is exactly that…clean water. It means that the water is safe to work with during restoration. There are no impurities present that will harm you or make you sick. An example of a clean water discharge is water leaking from a water supply line. Black water is the worse type of water damage and the one that will cause the most problems. It may contain chemicals, bacteria, and/or fungi that can cause harm or even death. This could happen because of a leak from your kitchen drain or a toilet overflow. It should always be handled by professionals who are knowledgeable and have the equipment to deal with it. Grey water contains harmful contaminates that could make you ill when you are exposed to it. Such as a leak from your air conditioning drain line.
These three types of water damage, for the most part, can be prevented if you know the root cause. Getting your plumbing inspected and having a roof inspection can have a huge impact on the avoidance of these problems.
Although water damage can happen on a large scale, there are many times that it can happen on a smaller scale and still cause serious damage. A small leak in the roof inside the wall can or a damaged pipe with a slow drip can cause serious and costly damage.
Another problem can be caused by poor insufficient insulation. When this occurs, water vapors forms inside the attic or walls and cause damage and attract bugs. Installing an attic fan to help circulate the air or applying more insulation can take care of this problem.
It is also a good idea to install an exhaust fan in the bathroom for moisture control when showering preventing water damage. Water vapors form when you shower or bathe which can, over time, cause your wallpaper to peel. Creating the need to replace or repair it often. It also creates an ideal environment for mold to develop.
There are many ways for water to damage your property. Having a pipe burst or storm damaging your roof is not necessary for creating a costly amount of damage.
Do you have water damage? Are there stains on your walls? Has your air conditioner leaked onto your floors? Call Stellar Public Adjusting for a free consultation at 305-396-9110.
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This is a widely popular topic that is explained across the web. Inspiration from – Alladin Restoration / Tampa site These links used as reference, we don’t endorse these companies in anyway.
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