American Restoration Professionals offer water removal services for homeowners and businesses in and around Brockton, MA. They offer their clients the perfect water damage restoration experience through their highly trained and accomplished team of contractors.
Water damage
Any disrepair and distress caused to buildings by moisture can be defined as water damage. Water is a life-saving element, but when it builds up inside the structure of a home, it can threaten the safety of the building because many household objects are porous and absorb water, risking their structural integrity and functionality.
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Signs to indicate water damage
Moisture can accumulate in the hard-to-clean spots in the property and lead to slow water damage over some time and manifests itself in the form of the following:
- Brownish-yellow water stains on surfaces
- Damp and soft spots on walls and ceilings cause dips in the structure
- Musty smells are noticed in the house
- Mildew formation on walls and ceilings
- Continuous dripping sounds in the house
- Pools and puddles near wet areas like bathtubs sinks, and drains
- Peeling layers of paint and wallpaper
- Cracks and bubbles on surfaces
- Increase in the monthly water utilization by a household
When such signs are noticed in the house, it is time to analyze and locate the exact spot of leakage and address it timely for the water removal process to begin before it degenerates into a costly affair.
Causes of water damage
Water damage is caused by several factors, which can be broadly classified as the following:
Internal seepage - Faulty connections in plumbing lines, leaking faucets, and breaks in water lines contribute to internal seepage in a building. Additionally, condensation from HVAC systems, dripping sprinklers, and firefighting actions also leads to a moisture buildup in the house, leading to water damage. Finally, improper seals on water lines and water outlets also allow leaks to develop in the place.
External flooding - Excessive rainfall leads to seas and rivers overflowing their banks and flooding the surrounding areas. Dams and other such checks on rivers fail to contain the excess water and overflow to flood cities and towns. Residential colonies settled near water bodies are most susceptible to flooding. Sadly due to changing weather patterns, it is getting harder to demarcate flood-prone regions. Weather disasters like hurricanes, cyclones, and storms threaten torrential deluges and damage all year round.
Lack of maintenance - Neglect to make timely repairs to the building leads to defects in the property, and each of these could contribute to water damage:
- Choked drains and gutters will cause rainwater to spill over the building's sides and seep through the walls.
- Broken and missing tiles create gaps in the roof through which water can pass down quickly into the house.
- Cracked and damaged window panes and door panels are other avenues for rainwater to drip into the home
- Defects in structural elements like door and window frames can also allow water to lean inside the property
- Improper waterproofing of roofs, sub-floors, and the basement can lead to dampness seeping into the property
- Faulty sumps and irregularities in the crawl space below the house
- Improper laying out of decking and other landscaping elements can cause water buildup and seepage in the house
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Water damage restoration is a costly and time-consuming project that trained, skilled contractors like American Restoration Professionals should undertake. While property owners and managers can handle minor issues of water damage as DIY but more extensive and complicated water removal needs to be dealt with through training, technology, and modern equipment.
Call American Restoration Professionals at (617) 945-4510 or email them at dan@americanresotationprofessionals.com to resolve the problems quickly.
