3 Aspects of Water Damage Repair

Water damage repair work can do more than restore your home's appearance and bolster its structural integrity; it can also positively impact your family's health.

Your Home's Appearance

It's no secret that water damage can be ugly. Those discolored areas of drywall and unsightly stains are just the beginning, though. And then, there are the smells! When such obvious indications of problems appear, they typically indicate a leak someplace; without attention, that leak can produce major flooding, and those discolored ceiling tiles or drywall can end up disintegrating. Instead of ignoring minor problems, it's best to deal with them before they become major ones.

Before heightened problems occur, repair work on the plumbing can prevent some major problems in your home. After that, projects like drywall restoration and repair and odor removal can be addressed.

Your Home's Structures

As much as no one wants unsightly stains on their home's surfaces, those aren't the biggest problems that can stem from water damage. Repair technicians that know what they're doing realize that major issues such as rotting wood in the framing of weight-bearing walls and compromised foundations can mean major problems down the road. These behind the scenes problems cannot be seen without getting into walls and hiring professionals to evaluate the situation.

If flooding due to sewer backups, natural disasters, or burst pipes has damaged your home, necessary repairs include drying of wood and other structural materials. By dealing with those kinds of problems right away, water damage repair professionals can help save you from costly and dangerous situations, later on.

Your Family's Health

Even your home's structural integrity cannot compare to the problems that can stem from mold and mildew resulting from high moisture content. Prescribed services can include eradication of mold spores, which rely on wet surfaces on which to land and grow. Once they land, they reproduce and release additional spores into the air. When those spores continue to proliferate in a confined area, the mold-saturated air can become bothersome allergens, which can lead to lung problems, even in healthy adults. However, the potential for health issues is heightened for senior citizens as well as infants and small children and those with existing breathing problems.

For healthy, non-allergic persons, there are still risks involved. Mold spores also produce mycotoxins, extreme exposure to which can cause lung disease and death. Once mold has been removed, you'll want to prevent future mold growth through controlling moisture levels.

As follow-up to the water damage repair work performed, preventive measures such as waterproofing and using a dehumidifier may be recommended.