Causes of Water Damage

6/14/2021 (Permalink)

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If your home or business experiences water damage, it can cause a number of problems. These problems can be minor or severe, depending on how long it goes untreated. While water damage is a serious issue, not many people realize how many things can cause it. Flooding feels like an obvious answer, but other factors that exist inside your home or business can also cause this problem. Keep in mind, that water damage is preventable most of the time. Knowing what causes it can help you to be proactive.

Storm

Weather is a big cause of water damage. Many people think this means rain, but snow can be just as disastrous. A big snow storm devastation may harm your walls, ceilings, and roof. Ice dams can also be a problem. They form on your roof because of poor attic insulation, and can cause water to build on your roof. This water build up will likely leak into your home, causing damage to your roof and ceilings. To prevent this, make sure your attic is properly insulated. You should also have your roof inspected every year to make sure it is not damaged in any way. 

Plumbing

Plumbing issues are one of the top causes of water damage. It may actually be the number one cause. Plumbing pipes may have long-life spans, but they can still crack, leak, and burst. This is why you should have them inspected at least once a year. A number of things could lead to early deterioration. There are signs of pipes leaking to look out for. For one, if your water bill is starting to cost more for no apparent reason. A leaky pipe will raise your water bill. You can install a sensor for your pipes. It will alert you to any leaks and in doing so, help prevent future water damage.

Washing Machine

A washing machine is a pretty essential household appliance, but many people don’t think about it until laundry time. However, a malfunctioning washing machine can cause some serious issues. If the supply hose leaks at all, around six hundred gallons of water could spill out within an hour. A leak like this could come from a bad connection to the machine, or damaged house. This type of flooding could cause extensive water damage. The damage will be even worse if your washing machine is on the top floor. It is important to replace your supply hose at least once every five years. In addition, overloading your machine can lead to problems with the hose. Those problems could eventually cause a leak.

While knowing the top causes of water damage can help you be proactive, it won’t always work. Freak accidents can happen and leave your home in pretty bad shape. However, in the case of water damage, SERVPRO of Walnut, Hacienda Heights/Rowland Heights is there to help. They have trained technicians ready to completely dry out your house or business, and one of the fastest response times in the industry. SERVPRO of Walnut, Hacienda Heights/Rowland Heights is there to do the job right the first time.