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In the event of flooding, a water leak, or other water disasters, it is a sure thing that a little bit goes a long way. A small, slow leak or a sudden, significant flood can do extensive damage to your home as well as create serious health risks if left untreated. The safest way to clean up a water issue is to leverage the expertise of IICRC certified water damage restoration professionals who can remove the water and affected materials by following a safe and thorough process that eliminates contaminants. Attempting a clean-up on your own is risky because you may be placing yourself in danger of coming into contact with contaminants, and you can\u2019t be sure that you\u2019ve properly removed all dangerous or damaged materials. If you have an ongoing water issue in your home or have incurred water damage of any kind on your property, acting quickly to remedy the issue is the best way to limit damage and protect your family from health issues that arise as a result of neglected water damage.<\/p>\n
Water Damage Threats to Your Home:<\/b><\/p>\n
Weakened Structure and Ruined Flooring and Drywall<\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Flooring that has soaked up water becomes prone to mold. Wood structures that support walls and floors become soft and weakened. Drywall can become brittle, warp, and develop mold, requiring it to be cut out and replaced.<\/p>\n Water Damage Threats to Your Health:<\/b><\/p>\n Chemicals, Toxins, and Bacteria\u00a0<\/b>\u2013 Depending on the source of the water, chemicals and toxins can be present and create serious health threats. If water came from a flood or from a burst pipe, it contains dirt and toxins and can easily develop harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n In addition to being harmful to your home and your health, neglected water damage will likely be detrimental to your wallet. The amount of money spent on fixing the damage caused by water is directly tied to the amount of time that lapses between when the damage originally occurs and when it actually receives the attention it needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In the event of flooding, a water leak, or other water disasters, it is a sure thing that a little bit goes a long way. A small, slow leak or a sudden, significant flood can do extensive damage to your home as well as create serious health risks if left untreated. The safest way to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":6054,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6053","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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