Water damage can be really devastating. It can happen due to a flood, pipe leak, or even after a fire. Sometimes it seems to come from nowhere. Such ordinary events like snowmelt and rain can result in massive water damage to your property.
The worst thing about water damage is that it gives you very little time to react and take action to prevent costly consequences. For example, mold can develop in just 24 hours if you dodon'tanage to notice a leak or water damage on the time it can cause rust and erosion to the building itself, your furniture, and appliance.
In this article,, we shall answer the 3 most common and important questions about water damage so once you face it, you will manage to act quickly and prevent severe and costly outcomes.
How fast does water damage happen?
Some people think that water damage is something that develops over a long period. Others consider their belongings and appliance damaged once they got dipped into floodwater.
Technically, everything may depend on the type and condition of the floodwater that causes the damage. We may be speaking about relatively clean rainwater or water from snowmelt. I this case, it can cause pretty severe damage to the electric appliances or the bubuilding'structure. But at the same time, such water probably wowon'tuin your clothes, car,, or furniture once removed and dried out on time.
Another example is the floodwater contaminated with chemicals, dirt, debris, or even sewers. Such water damage can instantly make your belongings dangerous for further use and cause severe consequences for your property.
Experts usually determine 3 types of water damage:
- 24-hour water damage - within just 24 hours, water can cause severe damage to the house itself, your furniture, and your appliance. A 24-hour exposure to water will destroy dry walls, damage wooden floors, and can start erosion and rust in metal parts or swelling of the furniture;
- 7-day water damage - within a week, floodwater will lead to a severe development of mold, unpleasant odors in the house, insect growth. your floors, furniture, and appliance will probably get damaged beyond repair and will have to be replaced entirely;
- over-a-week water damage - if the damage remains for more than a week, its consequences may become irreversible. The damage to your house will turn into an ultimate biohazard and start to require severe and costly repair.
How long does it take to clear water damage?
The amount of time you will spend cleaning and repairing your house after water damage is proportional to the type of flooding and exposure to the water. In other words, the longer water stays in the house, the longer and more expensive will be the repair.
In case you managed to notice and stop the leak or clear the floodwater from your house within the first 24 hours, the water probably wont manage to cause any dramatic damage to your property. Depending n the materials and complexity of the building, it will take up to 72 hours to clear water damage entirely in this case.
If we talk about massive and prolonged water damage, you may face a complicated and costly repair. In this case, it is essential to understand whether you are dealing with a 1-time flooding event or a pipe burst, or the regular floods in your area.
In the latter case, all your investment and effort into cleaning and repairing your house after water damage can go in vain if you dodon'tdopt efficient and relevant anti-flooding solutions for your property. For example, getting flood barriers for your house will prevent further basement and garage flooding. Such temporary barriers are multi-use, they dodon'take much storage space, and are a perfect solution if you need something that can be installed and removed easily without professional assistance or special equipment.
Can you prevent water damage?
There are so many reasons for water damage that it is impossible to guarantee that you will never have to deal with it. In fact, over 90% of private households have a certain level of water damage all the time.
The best and fairly the only way to really prevent water damage is to prepare for it thoroughly. And the only way to prepare is to know where the water is coming from.
In case we are talking about damage caused by failty pipes or leaks in the building`s plumming system, it is essential that you address professional assistance. In most cases only an experienced plumber can find the real reason of leaks and breakage of pipes and provide an adequate solution.
In case the damage is caused by floods, you can prepare and protect your house without professional assistance, complicated equipment or special skills. Modern flood barriers are easy to install and remove. They are lightweight, compact and don`t take much storage space. At the same time they will seal any passage of your house including basement or garage doors - the most common ways for floodwater to get into your property and cause water damage.
Contact Dam Easy today and learn more about our flood barriers and other modern solutions that will help you protect your house from floodwater and prevent water damage once and for all.
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