Whenever your house gets some water damage, you go about trying to reduce the extent to which the damage affects the structural integrity of the property. Well, water mitigation is the process of doing just that. The goal of this process is to ensure that any additional water damage is prevented by taking decisive action.
The causes of water damage
There are quite a lot of factors that could cause water damage, but plumbing defects are the most significant of these for sure. However, storm water, broken pipes, and more could also lead to this. At the end of the day, water damage could lead to warped flows, soaked rugs, and weaker furniture. When these effects begin to take shape, you know that water mitigation steps need to be taken… and fast.
Managing water damage disasters
Whenever you find that your home has some water damage, you will need to find out the main water source and shut it off. If you experience flooding, then you will most likely need to get the water levels to drop before you can even get to work. Flooding could also cause electrical appliances to stop working, or worse, increase the risk of electrocution in the home.
To protect yourself, see to it that you have some aluminium foil under the legs of any furniture piece that is in contact with a wet surface. Curtains that have been in contact with wet floors should also be taken out. Remove shoes, papers, and other items that could potentially be affected as well.
As much as you can, keep your feet off these wet floors as well.
Conducting a proper inspection
Now that you have addressed the source of water, you need to get professionals to inspect the damage. They will examine your house to see how bad things are, then create a plan to restore things to how they were. Make sure that the professionals you get are skilled and adept at water mitigation, because unskilled workers could make the problem even worse.
Removing water
Water which caused damage is no longer safe. It could be polluted or sewage water, and its presence poses a health hazard. So, make sure that you get pumps to take the water out. You can get this done without having to move any building components, but you will need to get it done fast.
You will also need to take our curtains and carpets and other items which have been soaked as well.
Mold prevention and drying
If you leave water damage, you are potentially risking the creation of vast amounts of mold.so, make sure that you work out how to clear the mold and prevent it from coming back. Air movers and dehumidifiers are always great options, but there are some nifty home remedies for mold as well.
When the mold area has been cleared, also make sure to keep it in a proper temperature. Otherwise, you risk going back to square one.
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