Water damage in your home or business

7/23/2019 (Permalink)

Aside from fire, water damage is quite possibly the fastest acting  damage to your  home or business. Flooding, rain, leaking pipes, or broken appliances are all some possible sources. A whole in your home's foundation that allows humid, moisture-filled air can also cause water damage. Moisture in large amounts leads to condensation, causing water pooling and damage.

 Once water is present it is likely to quickly take action against any porous materials and dispersing to where it’s least resistant, depending on the kind of water and length it is sitting. Even material that are not quite as porous but still allow for sitting water, will feel the affects. Mold, rotting, or destroyed material are all potential consequences of water intruding into your home. 

Water damage is categorized by a class system Classification is based on the effects of the water, the rate of evaporation, and how much moisture is absorbed by the materials in the area. There are also several different types of water. This includes clean, gray, or black water and are differentiated depending on the source as well as the water's contamination levels.