Even if you are a vigilant person, sometimes accidents like tap leakage or pipe bursting may take place, these incidents cause water accumulation and property damage. Many times water damage also takes place due to leakage from ceiling in case of excessive rainfall, or due to flood also water enters are house and causes damage. When we go out somewhere we must make sure that we don't leave any tap open, it may cause a lot of damage to our furniture and other electrical appliances also, this may even lead to a short circuit and cause a fire. Bursting of pipes or tank may happen anytime; in this case, we must quickly call for a plumber. Till the plumber arrives, we must tie plastic to the pipe to control the water flow and make sure to remove all the valuable and electrical appliances from nearby. Water damage may also be caused due to ageing heaters or overflowing bathtubs, any malfunctioning in the working of such appliances may lead to major accidents. Always keep on checking for wet spots near your taps, pipes, bathroom equipment, etc.
Dealing with different types of water damages:
1)Molds
You must never ignore molds. They can spread to your entire property within 24 to 48 hours. They can damage all the drywall, walls, and plywood and render them irreparable. You cannot resolve the issue of molds on your own. You must quickly contact the nearest restoration company in case of molds. If you delay in this case, the restoration company may also fail to restore the building. They even cause infections and respiratory problems.
2)Short Circuit
If the leaking water comes in contact with our electrical appliances or wiring, it may lead to a short circuit. We must quickly switch off the main switch and call for an electrician. If the short circuit is not fixed, it may lead to fire and cause a lot of damage to life and property. In any case, a fire should be avoided because it can cause very severe damage and after the fire, restoration becomes really very tough due to soot deposition and the property needs to be repainted and rebuild.
3)Ceiling damage
The way of dealing with ceiling damage depends on the extent of the damage caused. The initial step should be to dry the ceiling by allowing cross-ventilation or turning a heat radiator on if the damaged can be fixed by using an "instant fix" by any manufactures that must be used. If still, the damage persists we can go for changing the drywall, if the ceiling was cemented, plastering or coating with tar from outside could be done. Mostly, ceiling damage is caused because of excessive rainfall or storm.
4)Foundation Cracks
Water damage may lead to foundation cracks. After any incident of groundwater infiltration, we must arrange for a professional check so that all the cracks are detected and fixed. If the foundation of the building loses its structural integrity will become weak, the building might collapse in future storms or rainy season. Methods like jacketing of foundation,mudjacketing, house lifting and levelling may help in fixing the foundation.
5)Drywall damage
They can be inferred by inspecting swelling, sags and bows. If drywall is water damaged, it allows bacteria deposition or algae deposition. If water enters drywall, it should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid further damage. Water can seep in through paint coatings also.
One must always have a secure insurance plan, and you must always renew your insurance plans regularly, as any unforeseen incident may happen, Restoration costs are very high, it can be completely unaffordable for many individuals. Insurance helps a lot in overcoming the loss and damage. Whenever such incidents are encountered, one must immediately call the restoration company. They help in managing the situation by fixing the damages and collecting pieces of evidence to help in settling insurance claims.
