Water Damage in Your Home
One of the fastest ways to destroy the value of your home is through water damage. Water damage can deteriorate wood structures, flooring, cabinets, drywall, insulation and just about every aspect of your home which is certainly stressful, expensive and disruptive. Not only does it require you to replace a considerable amount of materials including drywall, insulation, baseboards, cabinets, carpet, and wood flooring inside the home, but it can end up costing you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in repairs. This is why it is important to prevent water damage in your house before it ever starts. While water damage in homes is sometimes unavoidable, should you ever discover it, you need to contact CBC Cleaning & Restoration for all your necessary repairs. These easy to follow water damage prevention tips can end up saving you lots of money over the lifetime of your house.
Inspect and Clean Gutters
When your gutters are filled with debris, water can seep back into the roof, causing the shingles and the wood underneath to absorb the water. This leads not only to water damage but also the development of mold, which in turn can cause serious and expensive structural problems.
High Humidity
High Humidity in a home is usually a sign of a leak somewhere. Continual exposure to water can cause the development of mold and eventually damage wood, drywall, flooring and porous materials throughout the house. It is often hard to spot this form of water damage because it can be from a leaking pipe hidden within a wall, under a sink or from irrigation outside the house. Keeping tabs on moisture found in a home is an important first step to solving the problem.
Plumbing Inspection
You need to have your plumbing inspected at least every few years, if not once a year. You never know what might occur with old plumbing behind your walls and under flooring. A small drip and leak in one of these pipes might not change any water pressure or cause any noticeable change in the way your plumbing performs, but it can cause serious water damage and end up costing thousands of dollars to fix. Always be aware of changes in paint and drywall such as blistering, black speckles on the wall, and baseboards that have pulled away from the wall or are warped- these are telltale signs that there is moisture within the walls. Changing out toilet and laundry flex lines can help to avoid future leaks as well. The sooner these water damage indicators are found, the quicker the problem can be fixed which reduces overall expenses.
These different precaution steps should help prevent damage occurring inside your house from water and moisture build up. Do not take chances when it comes to recovering from water damage. When damage occurs, your first call should be to the specialists at CBC Cleaning & Restoration. Call 661-294-2221 or visit our website at CBCfirst.com!