slide 1: 3 Reasons to
Get Water
Damage
Cleaned
Quickly
slide 2: Water damage is one of the leading causes of loss of
property in the United States. Homeowners must be able to
identify possible water damage and more importantly find
experienced and certified professionals to assess the
damage and restore their home. There are several dangers
associated with water damage that can put the property
and the residents at risk. Often the severity of water
damage is underestimated leading to one of several
unfortunate scenarios.
INTRODUCTION
Unfortunately water damage cleanup is an inevitable part
of owning a home for many of us. Whether the water is from
a clogged floor drain torrential rains or plumbing mishaps
there are three reasons for immediate water removal.
slide 3: The first is to prevent mold. This cannot be stressed enough because there is a
twenty-four to forty-eight-hour window before mold begins to grow so water
damage cleanup needs to be performed within that open window.
CLEANUP WATER FAST TO
PREVENT MOLD
slide 4: The second reason is to prevent foundation damage. Standing water over time will
break down concrete floors by weakening them in the center so they must be kept
dry.
CLEANUP WATER FAST TO
PREVENT FOUNDATION DAMAGE
slide 5: When wood is exposed to water for significant amounts of time it can begin to rot damaging the
structural integrity of a home. Many times large sections of affected wood must be replaced to
prevent future collapses which can occur months or even years after the initial contact.
CLEANUP WATER FAST TO
PREVENT VALUABLES ROTTING
slide 6: In conclusion water damage can be a very serious issue for a
variety of different reasons. Untreated damages can lead to the
elevated expense of repair down the road or even total loss of
property and investment as some damages are not covered by
insurance. Damages can bring with them unforeseen health risks
that can range in severity based on the category of water. For
many people a home is the largest investment they will make.
Homeowners must protect their investment and call in an expert at
the first sign of water damage. Homes can often be replaced but
families cannot. It is also vital that homeowners not put the health
of their families at risk by trying to categorize and assess the
dangers of household disasters themselves. Calling a certified
water damage restoration expert is the safest way to go about
restoring one home after a disaster has occurred. Dont take
chances with your home or your health call in an expert it might
just be the most important call you ever make.
CONCLUSION