Why Water Damage Repairs In Wetumpka Should Be A Priority

2/8/2017 (Permalink)

When water is present in areas that should be kept dry, that same life-giving water can cause expensive, and sometimes harmful, damage to develop.

Water Damage Repairs

Water may be necessary for life, but when it is present in areas that should be kept dry, that same life-giving water can cause expensive, and sometimes harmful, damage to develop. Water can affect different materials in several different ways. These different ways are called secondary water damages, and they include causing:

- Compressed fibers to swell and weaken,
- Insulation to become compressed and lose its insulating ability,
- Floorboards to swell beyond their expected capacities, which can force them to warp and crack, and
- Mold to develop, which can affect materials in even more diverse ways.

Wetumpka properties need to have any water damage repaired before these secondary water damage problems become a reality. Secondary water damages are much more expensive to fix. Mold can also cause health effects in individuals in your family. Moreover, other types of secondary water damage, such as rotting wood and other materials, can create safety hazards in the home.

Floors that have become weak, especially around tubs and sinks, can end up having holes in them. Wooden window frames can splinter, allowing children to get hurt. Metal window frames can become rusted, becoming yet another health risk. Other types of secondary water damage can pose electrical hazards. Electrical wiring inside walls and near outlets can become wet. Unsuspecting individuals can experience shocks, and localized fires can happen.

These are all preventable problems. None of them happen quickly or overnight. If water is left where it should not be for more than a day or two, these, and possibly other problematic situations, can occur. None of these problems are exclusive of the others, and none of them are less expensive to repair if you wait. SERVPRO technicians are trained to mitigate water damage. Unrepaired water damage eventually lead to secondary water damage problems.

Calling SERVPRO of Prattville at (334) 358-1186 now, before you have problems with water damage, can save you time and money. Unnecessary repairs are preventable. SERVPRO is here to take your call when you need us most. We can provide you with any additional information you need.