The Effects of Water Damage In The Long Run
Many of the effects of a flood or
water damage are immediate. In a flash, many of your possessions can be
severely damaged. Most of the effects of a flood, however, occur over a period
of time. The longer that flood water remains in a home, the more serious these
effects tend to be. To stress the importance of prompt water damage
restoration, below are four of the long-term effects of a flood commonly
encountered by our restoration experts at Bravo Restoration, serving San
Rafael.
At Bravo Restoration, our experienced
team professionals of water damage restoration in Santa Rosa
will respond quickly to minimize the damage and dry your property.
Mold Growth
It doesn’t take much time for
mold to become a problem after a flood. In fact, it can begin growing as soon
as 24 hours after a flood. While the mold that grows soon after a flood is not
enough to cause serious damage, it doesn’t take long for mold to grow out of
control. In time, this excess mold growth can lead to structural damage and
health problems. This is usually the case when mold begins growing within your
walls and ceiling. Mold of this sort is also very difficult to remove. You may
even need to have your walls and/or ceiling torn down to reach and remove all
of the mold.
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Restoration offers excellent and experienced services for mold removal.
Unsanitary Conditions
One of the dangers resulting from
water damage is contamination. Floodwater often contains harmful bacteria and
microorganisms that are very dangerous when touched or ingested. The most
serious type of contaminated floodwater is floodwater that contains raw sewage
or harsh chemicals. This is a problem immediately after a flood, but it grows
more serious over time as the contaminants from the flood have more time to
affect your home.
Bug Infestations
Bug infestations are a common and
unfortunate effect of a flood. Along with just being gross, bug infestations
can have detrimental effects on your home and on your health. Bugs can also be
very difficult to eradicate from your home once they have already taken root
there. The best way to handle this is to clean up the water from the flood as
quickly as possible. The sooner you do so, the less the bugs will have to be
attracted to the moist environment in your home.
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Structural Damage
As floodwater sits in your home,
it gradually seeps into any porous materials making up the structure of your
home. A good example of this is drywall. Because drywall is very porous, water
easily seeps into it, and the water is very difficult to get rid of once it has
already seeped in. Porous woods are also vulnerable to this. Remove the water
as soon as possible so it has less time to damage the structural materials of
your home. If you do so, you may still be able to salvage them. Otherwise, they
will likely be damaged beyond repair.
Given enough time, a flood can
cause dangerous and severe water damage in your home. If you jump on it right
away, though, you will likely be able to prevent many of these issues. No
matter your level of flooding and water damage, however, our team at Bravo
Restoration is here to help you through the restoration process in San Rafael.
